STARS OF TEXAS 2025
The Magic Returns October 9–11, 2026
Aaron Watson. Brad Paisley. Travis Tritt. Three nights of country, racing, and lantern magic.
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save up to 55% during our holiday sale!
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save up to 55% during our holiday sale!
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SAVE THE DATE
october 9-11, 2026 at the historic texas motorplex
Just 40 minutes south of Dallas and about an hour from Fort Worth, the Motorplex is easy to get to—right in the heart of Texas.
Texas Motorplex
7500 US-287
Ennis, TX 75119
Texas Motorplex
7500 US-287
Ennis, TX 75119
In partnership with some great pals!
it's like the best of texas
all in one weekend!
The Stars of Texas Music Festival kicks off the Stampede of Speed—the Fastest 10 Days in Texas. As we celebrate our 40th racing season, get ready for three nights of country music, lantern releases, BBQ, drag racing, bull riding, and Texas pride—bigger and better than ever.
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FRIDAY, October 9th
STARS OF TEXAS: TEXAS TAILGATE
Aaron Watson Headlining.
Aaron Watson kicks off the weekend with live Texas country, exhibition drag racing, and Texas Tailgate vibes — cheap eats, cold drinks, and a sunset that sets the tone for all three days.
saturday, October 10th
STARS OF TEXAS: Saturday Under the Stars
Brad Paisley Headlining. Lantern Release After Dark.
Brad Paisley headlines a night packed with bull riding, drag racing, BBQ sampling, a Texas Beer Expo, and a lantern release that lights up the sky after dark.
sunday, October 11th
STARS OF TEXAS: Sunday Spectacular
Travis Tritt Headlining. Lantern Release After Dark.
Travis Tritt closes the weekend with live country, bull riding, drag racing, BBQ and beer tastings, family fun, and one last lantern release filling the Texas sky.
OCTOBER 9TH - 11TH
3-DAY WEEKEND PASSES
All Three Nights Under the Texas Sky
Three nights, three legends, and the full Stars of Texas experience — live country, drag racing, bull riding, BBQ and beer tastings, kids activities, and two glowing lantern releases under the Texas sky.
Fri, oct. 3rd - sun, Oct. 5th
Stars of Texas: WEEKEND PASSES
Don't Miss Any of the Magic
A weekend pass gets you all three days of Texas music and motors. From Pat Green on Friday to Chris Young on Saturday to Clint Black on Sunday—plus bull riding, BBQ, racing, and lantern releases under the stars—it’s the full Stars of Texas experience.
Fri, oct. 9th - sun, Oct. 18th
Full 10-Day Event Pass
On Sale January of 2026.
One Pass. Every Event. Full-Throttle Access. The 10-Day Stampede of Speed Pass gives you a General Admission ticket to every single event on the calendar—from the downtown Cattle Drive to Friday Night Live, the Stars of Texas Music Festival, Lucas Oil Divisional races, and the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals playoffs.
CAMPING
Fri, oct. 3rd - sun, Oct. 12th
BACK 40 CAMPGROUND
On Sale Spring of 2026.
The Texas Motorplex Back Forty Campground offers convenient access for all 10 days of the event. Open 24/7, it operates on a first-come, first-served basis with bathrooms on site. No prorated or daily rates available.
come fill the texas sky with stars
Lantern releases on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 at Stars of Texas.
Our friends at Night Lights Event are bringing the lantern magic back to Stars of Texas on Saturday and Sunday. Each ticket for those nights includes a lantern kit, so you’ll be part of a sky full of glowing lights rising over the Motorplex.
Saturday’s launch will take place before Brad Paisley’s headlining set, and Sunday’s release will lift off before Travis Tritt closes out the weekend. Just listen for instructions from the stage and get ready for a moment you’ll never forget.
Saturday’s launch will take place before Brad Paisley’s headlining set, and Sunday’s release will lift off before Travis Tritt closes out the weekend. Just listen for instructions from the stage and get ready for a moment you’ll never forget.
festival guide
Everything you need to know before you go
Check out our Know Before You Go Guide for everything you need: gate times, daily schedules, what to bring, FAQs, and more.
stars of texas & stampede of speed
the fastest ten days in texas
Stars of Texas is just the beginning. The Stampede of Speed takes over the Motorplex from October 9–18, 2026 with racing, music, fan events, and the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals.
10-Day passes for the full Stampede will be available Spring 2026.
10-Day passes for the full Stampede will be available Spring 2026.
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tickets on sale now!
save up to 55% during our holiday sale!
tickets on sale now!
save up to 55% during our holiday sale!
tickets on sale now!
save up to 55% during our holiday sale!
tickets on sale now!
save up to 55% during our holiday sale!
tickets on sale now!
save up to 55% during our holiday sale!
tickets on sale now!
save up to 55% during our holiday sale!
tickets on sale now!
save up to 55% during our holiday sale!
tickets on sale now!
save up to 55% during our holiday sale!
October 9th - 11th, 2026
The stars will shine again!
Tickets aren't available just yet, but the next sale is right around the corner! Keep in mind, tickets will be limited, so don't miss your chance.
Join the waitlist today, and we'll make sure you're the first to know as soon as they go on sale!
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