Local organizers behind Feels Like Home Festival, Central Texas’ premier boutique fall music festival, are proud to announce the full lineup of performers for the festival’s third annual return on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Set in the heart of Brownwood at the historic Brownwood Event Center, Feels Like Home has quickly carved out a lane as one of Texas’ most distinctive fall music experiences, rooted in country music, delicious BBQ, community pride, and authentic Lone Star charm.

Following a breakout 2025 edition that sold out while welcoming attendees from more than a dozen states and 300+ communities across Texas, organizers are now gearing up to bring the festival back bigger, better, and more comfortable than ever this fall.

To celebrate the new lineup, organizers are releasing tickets to the general public starting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22 via www.feelslikehomefest.com. Tickets starting at just $64 (plus taxes and fees), with VIP and other premier ticket packages available.

“The return of Feels Like Home Festival is exciting news not just for our local music fans, but for the entire Brownwood community,” said Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes. “Events like this play an important role in strengthening our local economy by drawing visitors, supporting area businesses, and creating new opportunities to highlight everything Brownwood and the surrounding region have to offer. Just as importantly, it adds to the cultural vibrancy of our city and reinforces the sense of pride we have in calling this special place home.”

NEW MUSIC LINEUP

With a lineup that blends country music mainstays, Texas favorites, and rising talent, Feels Like Home Festival continues its mission of pairing beloved music artists with the kind of intimate, down-home setting that makes Brownwood feel like a destination worth the road trip.

The first round of artists announced for Feels Like Home Festival 2026, in billing order, includes:

• Gary Allan: A longtime country mainstay known for his signature West Coast-meets-Nashville edge, Gary Allan remains one of the genre’s most distinctive voices. He continues to tour nationally while teasing new music currently in the works.
• Scotty McCreery: Since winning Season 10 of American Idol, Scotty McCreery has become one of country music’s most consistent hitmakers, with multiple No. 1 singles and platinum-selling releases. His career-defining album “Seasons Change” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, and he has continued to build on that success with new music, including recent releases and expanded editions tied to the project.
• Mark Chesnutt: One of country music’s most iconic voices, Beaumont-born Mark Chesnutt has earned 14 No. 1 hits, 23 Top 10 singles, and more than 12 million albums sold across a career spanning decades. Known for classics like “Too Cold at Home” and “Brother Jukebox,” this native Texan is currently bringing a renewed chapter of live shows to fans across the country on his ongoing Redemption Tour.
• Jack Ingram: Country music mainstay and Texas troubadour Jack Ingram has spent decades shaping the Lone Star State’s music landscape, from his Grammy-winning work to acclaimed recent projects like Midnight Motel and The Marfa Tapes, his collaborative album with Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall.
• Caroline Hale: Hot on the heels of a sold-out performance at Austin’s Sips & Sounds Festival this spring, the Austin-based singer/songwriter Caroline Hale continues to build momentum as one of the state’s promising next-generation voices, pairing heartfelt songwriting and powerhouse vocals with a modern-yet-rooted country sound.

UPGRADES TO THE FAN EXPERIENCE

New for 2026, Feels Like Home Festival is rolling out several exciting updates designed to elevate the guest experience across food, comfort, and premium viewing areas.

These additions build on the festival’s reputation for combining great music with standout hospitality, while giving fans more ways to settle in and enjoy the day at their own pace. Perks this year include, but are not limited to, the following:

• New Platinum VIP Lounge: An indoor retreat for Platinum ticketholders featuring air conditioning, full bar access, and college football game-watching throughout the day.
• Expanded VIP Footprint: More room for chairs, added space to two-step at the main stage, and a more relaxed all-day experience for premium guests.
• Expanded BBQ Lineup: Even more award-winning Texas pitmasters are joining the festival’s BBQ program, with the new lineup to drop this summer.
• Updated BBQ Sampling Hours & Location: Free BBQ samples now available from Noon to 4 PM, giving fans more time to dig in. The festival’s BBQ experience also moves to the Grass Lawn, creating a more open and accessible setting for guests and offering prime viewing of the secondary-stage music acts.
• More Main Stage Pit Access: More up-front viewing for GA and VIP fans. GA does not have to upgrade to GA+ this year.
• Festival Re-entry Returns: After a much-welcomed trial run last year, organizers are allowing fans to re-enter the grounds on Saturday before 5PM.
• Shuttle Program Returns: Complimentary shuttle service to be provided to festival-goers who opt to park at any of the festival’s six official hotel partners.

MORE THAN A MUSIC FESTIVAL

Beyond the stage, Feels Like Home Festival continues to offer a well-rounded festival experience for music lovers of all ages, celebrating the spirit of small-town Texas.

Fans can once again expect interactive attractions such as mechanical bull riding and axe throwing, alongside immersive brand activations and other on-site moments that make the festival feel bigger than just a concert.

That full-scope experience – live country music, critically acclaimed Texas BBQ, and true Brownwood hospitality – is what continues to set Feels Like Home apart as one of the Lone Star State’s most distinctive festival getaways.

To relive the best moments from this year’s event, CLICK HERE to access photo selects made available for media coverage. Credit to be provided to “Feels Like Home Festival” and the photographer listed in the filename.

For future information and updates, including new performers, pitmasters, and partners, please visit www.FeelsLikeHomeFest.com and follow along on social media at @FeelsLikeHomeFest.

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ABOUT FEELS LIKE HOME FESTIVAL:

Founded in 2024, Feels Like Home Festival is an annual festival celebration of community, country music, and delicious Texas barbecue held in the heart of Brownwood, Texas.

Each fall, local organizers of this independently produced event bring together friends, families, and fans of country music for an unforgettable day outdoors filled with live entertainment and Southern hospitality.

Whether you’re a lifelong Texan or just looking for a fall road trip, Feels Like Home lives up to its name – delivering a warm and welcoming experience rooted in tradition, community, and true Texas charm.

Please visit www.FeelsLikeHomeFest.com and follow @FeelsLikeHomeFest to learn more.