Presented by AARD & Jack’s Backstage Productions, the All-American Comeback BBQ at Ruidoso Downs Race Track Event Center on Saturday, May 3, 2025, is an all-day festival of BBQ, bourbon, and live music! Featuring a $25,000 KCBS BBQ competition, bourbon tastings, food and shopping vendors, and a Kentucky Derby viewing, this event is a must for BBQ lovers and music fans alike.

Enjoy performances by Brian Mars, Erick Willis, and headliner Pat Green, a Texas country music legend known for hits like Wave on Wave and Carry On. Don’t miss this unforgettable fusion of flavors and sound in the beautiful Ruidoso mountains!

📅 BBQ Festival starts at 11:00 AM

🎵 Pat Green takes the stage at 7:00 PM

🎟 Buy Tickets: $34.05 - $134.44