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Barbacoa & Big Red Festival

Guests can enjoy traditional barbacoa alongside other festival foods paired with ice-cold Big Red, Big Red Zero, lemonade, beer, and seltzers. The event features live musical entertainment across multiple stages set up both indoors and outdoors. Visitors can also shop local vendors at the Mini Mercado and explore family attractions including a carnival area and Spookyville.

Oct 10 – Oct 11, 2026 All Ages (VIP 21+) Kids 12 & under are free.

Plan Your Visit

Food & Drink

Enjoy barbacoa, other festival foods and favorites, ice-cold Big Red and Big Red Zero, other soft drinks, lemonade, beer, and seltzers.

Parking

The venue has a massive parking lot and parking capacity for festival guests.

Location

Freeman Coliseum Grounds & Expo Hall · 3201 E. Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78219 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families and fans of san antonio food and music

Vibe

Lively and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Children ages 12 and under receive free admission.
  • Events and entertainment take place across both indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing guests to explore inside the Expo Hall and outside on the grounds.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Spookyville is a Halloween-themed area within the festival.
  • The festival's next chapter is at Freeman Coliseum Grounds and Expo Hall.
  • Children ages 12 and under receive free admission.

Links & Contact

Run by BBR Enterprises

Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What beverages are available besides Big Red?

Guests can enjoy Big Red Zero, other soft drinks, lemonade, beer, and seltzers.

What is Spookyville?

Spookyville is a Halloween-themed area within the festival featuring family activities.

What types of entertainment are featured?

The festival features live music and entertainment hosted across both indoor and outdoor stages, as well as a full carnival area.

Is there shopping at the festival?

Yes, attendees can shop from a wide variety of local vendors at the Mini Mercado.

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