Stone Temple Pilots to Headline 2026 Basin Burnout BBQ Festival in Midland

Annual event brings together energy industry, local businesses, and community to support veteran organizations.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 4:23pm

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The Basin Burnout BBQ Cook-Off & Music Festival is set to return to the Midland County Horseshoe on May 2, 2026, featuring Grammy Award-winning rock band Stone Temple Pilots as the headliner. The event brings together the Permian Basin's energy industry, local businesses, and the broader community to support veteran organizations through BBQ competitions, live music, and exhibitors.

Why it matters

The Basin Burnout event has grown into a major community effort that raises significant funds for veteran-focused nonprofits, providing critical services and resources to veterans and their families. The inclusion of a popular 90s rock band like Stone Temple Pilots is expected to draw large crowds and further boost the event's impact.

The details

The Basin Burnout BBQ Cook-Off & Music Festival will feature BBQ from more than 40 energy industry competition teams, a variety of exhibitors, and live music throughout the day. The event will conclude with an evening concert at the Horseshow Amphitheater headlined by Stone Temple Pilots. All proceeds from the event directly benefit veteran-focused nonprofit organizations.

  • The Basin Burnout BBQ Cook-Off & Music Festival is set to return on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
  • Stone Temple Pilots will headline the evening concert at the Horseshow Amphitheater.

The players

Stone Temple Pilots

A Grammy Award-winning rock band that rose to fame in the 1990s and is set to headline the 2026 Basin Burnout BBQ Festival.

Basin Burnout Foundation

A nonprofit organization that operates the Basin Burnout BBQ Cook-Off & Music Festival, with the goal of supporting veteran organizations through the event's proceeds.

Mike Elphick

The president of the Basin Burnout Foundation, who expressed excitement about welcoming the 90s rock sound of Stone Temple Pilots to the event.

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What they’re saying

“Basin Burnout has grown into something far bigger than a cook-off or a concert. It's a communitywide effort that makes a real impact for veteran organizations doing meaningful work. This year, we're especially excited to welcome back the '90s rock sound that so many people grew up with and still love with Stone Temple Pilots.”

— Mike Elphick, President, Basin Burnout Foundation

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Basin Burnout BBQ Festival, including all-day passes and concert-only passes, will go on sale in the coming months.

The takeaway

The Basin Burnout BBQ Festival has become a significant community event that not only celebrates the Permian Basin's energy industry and local businesses but also makes a meaningful impact on veteran organizations through its fundraising efforts. The inclusion of a popular 90s rock band like Stone Temple Pilots is expected to further boost the event's appeal and its ability to support those who have served our country.