The Craft Barbeque lineup for the second Feels Like Home Fest at the Brownwood Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 4 was recently announced. Participants include:
- Up In Smoke BBQ (Early, TX) – Local hero Junior Urias bringing bold hometown flavor just minutes from the fest.
- Victorians Barbecue (Mart, TX) – Netflix Barbecue Showdown alum Joey Victorian’s cult-favorite Central Texas BBQ.
- Rossler’s Blue Cord Barbecue (Harker Heights, TX) – Army veteran Steven Rossler’s 2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 joint, known for standout brisket and creative sides.
- Hurtado BBQ (Arlington, TX) – Tex-Mex flavors meet Texas smoke, earning Honorable Mention in Texas Monthly’s Top 50.
- Hill City Chop House (Tolar, TX) – A bustling small-town smokehouse and Honorable Mention in Texas Monthly’s Top 50.
- The Original Roy Hutchins Barbecue (Trophy Club, TX) – A family-run legacy spot and 2025 Yelp Top 100 honoree.
- Pody’s BBQ (Pecos, TX) – West Texas legend Israel “Pody” with brisket and ribs once ranked among Texas Monthly’s Top 50.
- Brantley Creek Barbecue (Odessa, TX) – Brandon McPherson’s fast-rising pit, named an Honorable Mention in the 2025 Texas Monthly Top 50.
- Bosque River Taphouse (Stephenville, TX) – pairing craft beer with inventive BBQ plates.
- Olmos BBQ (Fort Worth, TX) – John Paul Govea’s pit blends tradition with modern flair.
The all-you-can-eat barbecue tasting is exclusively available for all VIP pass holders and now available as a brand new ticket add-on for general admission guests, so come hungry.
Tickets for the event can be purchased at FeelsLikeHomeFest.com.