The Epic Outdoor Food Fest In Austin You Simply Cannot Miss

The smoke weaves its way into your hair as the tangy barbecue sauce coats your taste buds. The refreshing Autumn breezes combat the bright Texas sun, and you're surrounded by toe-tapping music, green grass, and new friends. No, you're not in Heaven. This is Texas Monthly's annual BBQ festival. On November 5th, this celebration returns to The Long Center in Austin, Texas. This is one epic outdoor food fest you simply cannot miss.

Every year, brisket fanatics flock to The Long Center to devour and celebrate all things barbecue.

This festival has been going strong for 8 years. Just like a perfectly smoked rack of ribs, this event gets better as time goes on.

This year's festival welcomes over 30 barbecue restaurants.

Every four years, Texas Monthly releases their list of the 50 best BBQ joints in the state. At this epic food festival, visitors get to chow down on some of the most scrumptious sausage, brisket, and pulled pork in Texas.

This festival is the epitome of Texas.

Stuff your face, drink refreshing cocktails, and play your favorite lawn games. Texas Monthly's BBQ fest will have you shouting "yeehaw!"

Come hungry! There's no shortage of tastings and samples at this mouthwatering event.

You'll taste some of the most tender and smokey meat in the world.

Of course, it wouldn't be Austin without some stellar musical acts.

This year, Texans can groove to The Peterson Brothers' infectious rhythms and sing along with Bruce Robison. Carrie Rodriguez and William Alan Ramsey will also play their sweet tunes for the excited listeners.

Smell the smoke, savor the ribs, and let the good times flow.

This delectable festival comes back to Austin on November 5th.

You won't want to miss out on this wildly flavorful event. To buy your tickets, click here.

Have you been to Texas Monthly's epic BBQ festival? What's your favorite foodie event in Austin?