STARS OF TEXAS 2025
The Magic Returns: Get Ready for Stars of Texas 2025!
Lanterns will be on Saturday and Sunday only.
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
THis Weekend!
october 3rd-5th 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.
ticket options
saturday, October 4th
STARS OF TEXAS: Saturday Under the Stars
Racing, Bull Riding, BBQ, Live Music, & Lanterns
Chris Young, Ashley McBryde, Ned LeDoux, and Coffey Anderson bring the music, while bull riding, BBQ, and racing bring the grit. As the night winds down, thousands of lanterns rise into the Texas sky.
sunday, October 5th
STARS OF TEXAS: Sunday Spectacular
Racing, Bull Riding, BBQ, Live Music, & Lanterns
Clint Black, Mark Chesnutt, Mark Wills, and Gary P. Nunn. Add in bull riding, BBQ, and match races for one more dose of adrenaline. Then gather as lanterns light up the night sky—an unforgettable finale under the stars.
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. 3rd - sun, Oct. 12th
Full 10-Day Event Pass
One Ticket for All Ten Days
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
Only $40 For the Entire Weekend
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 to Stars of Texas on Saturday and Sunday. Every ticket comes with a lantern kit, so you’ll get to be part of a sky full of glowing magic.
Saturday’s launch happens during Chris Young’s headlining set, and Sunday’s release will light up the sky after dark. Just listen for instructions from the stage and get ready for a moment you’ll never forget.
Saturday’s launch happens during Chris Young’s headlining set, and Sunday’s release will light up the sky after dark. 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 Full 10-day event!
Don't forget! 10-Day Event Passes including the Stampede of Speed are available by clicking the button below.
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doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
doors closing pricing — don’t pay the gate price!
see you this weekend?
October 9th - 11th, 2026
The stars will shine again!
Thank you to all the incredible attendees who came out and made this year’s festival amazing! We all had such an amazing time sharing this experience with you.
We can't wait to see you again next year for even more music and fun! Join the waitlist below to be first in line when tickets go on sale for 2026!
Join the WaitlistWe can't wait to see you again next year for even more music and fun! Join the waitlist below to be first in line when tickets go on sale for 2026!
save your spot today!
Fill out the form below to join the Stars of Texas waitlist… and then get ready for the most unforgettable event!
Why Join the Waitlist?
Be the first in line for ticket sales... before the public!
Early access opens Wednesday, November 26—two days before tickets go on sale to everyone else (Friday, November 28).
Lock in the best prices and the best spots before they’re gone.
How it works
- Add your name to the waitlist today.
- Watch your inbox on November 26 for your early access link.
- Claim your tickets before the crowd rushes in.
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