What were the chilifest organizers thinking scheduling it on ring day, family weekend and TU weekend? Dumb dumb. So many students look forward to Chilifest all year and they schedule it on the busiest and most important weekend of the spring? Good thing I'm an old and it doesn't effect me but it may affect student attendance at the games this weekend.
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I've been thinking the same thing the past 2 days. Plus the tickets for Chilifest sold out faster than last year. Seems like most students aren't giving an F about the bad weather
fire whoever scheduled that
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That is a really fun time out there. Should be free of all obvious encumbrances. Agree with above.
Holy Sheet
Bought tix for Sunday all well knowing parents weekend. Now weather and Chili fest concerns.
What am I walking into???
Bought tix for Sunday all well knowing parents weekend. Now weather and Chili fest concerns.
What am I walking into???
Chilifest is only Friday-Saturday. Any out of towners should hopefully thin out by Sunday afternoon
My son gets his ring tomorrow. Lifelong dream coming true for both of us.
MUSTANGAG03 said:
My son gets his ring tomorrow. Lifelong dream coming true for both of us.
Congrats! I had 2 get theirs. Bring the Kleenex.
What time does swinger Schloss get here with his herem
I heard he has the cemetery concession for the fest?!?QB1 said:
What time does swinger Schloss get here with his herem
When the SEC schedule was released on 9/10/25, I realized we are playing a home series against Texas at home during Parents Weekend and Chilifest, and I commented about it in the SEC Conference Schedule thread. Chilifest is scheduled during Parents/Ring weekend for the 2nd year in a row. On top of that, we are playing in the biggest series of the year. I hate how all 3 events are scheduled for 4/10-4/12/26 because it resulted in a significantly increased demand and prices for lodging in the Bryan/College Station are.
SEC Conference Schedule | TexAgs
The Chilifest organizers had already scheduled it on the same weekend as Ring Day and Family Weekend before the SEC schedule was even released. They almost always schedule it in April, and last weekend was Easter weekend. I went into Google AI mode and asked, "Why didn't they schedule Chilifest for next weekend?" AI said
While moving to a different weekend might seem logical to avoid the "perfect storm" of Aggie Ring Day, Family Weekend, and the Texas vs. A&M baseball series, several factors typically prevent such a shift:
SEC Conference Schedule | TexAgs
The Chilifest organizers had already scheduled it on the same weekend as Ring Day and Family Weekend before the SEC schedule was even released. They almost always schedule it in April, and last weekend was Easter weekend. I went into Google AI mode and asked, "Why didn't they schedule Chilifest for next weekend?" AI said
While moving to a different weekend might seem logical to avoid the "perfect storm" of Aggie Ring Day, Family Weekend, and the Texas vs. A&M baseball series, several factors typically prevent such a shift:
- Artist Contracts: Major headliners like Parker McCollum and Sam Barber are booked based on specific tour routing. Changing the date by even one week could conflict with their performances at other festivals or venues.
- Venue & Vendor Availability: Chilifest requires months of coordination with TxDOT, local law enforcement, and security teams to manage traffic and safety. The venue at Snook, TX, and necessary equipment (stages, audio, jumbotrons) are reserved well ahead of time.
- Team & Ticket Logistics: By the time the SEC baseball schedule was publicized in September 2025, thousands of fans and student "build" teams were already planning around the traditionally established spring dates.
- Charitable Commitments: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Chilifest's primary goal is fundraising. Organizers likely determined that the massive influx of people already in town for Family Weekend and Ring Day would maximize attendance and donations, even if it strained local resources
Speaking of scheduling blunders, the AD has scheduled a huge soccer match at Kyle on the same day as Supers. This should never happen, but they've done it twice now!
Don't come at me with "oh we don't have to worry about it we won't host." I know, I know. But there's always a possibility. Look at the 2017 team.
Don't come at me with "oh we don't have to worry about it we won't host." I know, I know. But there's always a possibility. Look at the 2017 team.
ensign_beedrill said:
Speaking of scheduling blunders, the AD has scheduled a huge soccer match at Kyle on the same day as Supers. This should never happen, but they've done it twice now!
Don't come at me with "oh we don't have to worry about it we won't host." I know, I know. But there's always a possibility. Look at the 2017 team.
The Mexico vs. Brazil friendly at Kyle Field was played on the same day as the Oregon vs Texas A&M Super Regional game 2 on June 8, 2024. I went to the Oregon vs Texas A&M Super Regional game 2, but I did not go to the soccer game at Kyle Field that day.
A lot of you will disagree with me, but in my opinion, Chilifest is a bigger deal to the students, than Ring Day or a big Aggie baseball series. Ring Day is only relevant to a specific category of students, and baseball isn't as big with them as it was 25-35 years ago.
Iraq2xVeteran said:ensign_beedrill said:
Speaking of scheduling blunders, the AD has scheduled a huge soccer match at Kyle on the same day as Supers. This should never happen, but they've done it twice now!
Don't come at me with "oh we don't have to worry about it we won't host." I know, I know. But there's always a possibility. Look at the 2017 team.
The Mexico vs. Brazil friendly at Kyle Field was played on the same day as the Oregon vs Texas A&M Super Regional game 2 on June 8, 2024. I went to the Oregon vs Texas A&M Super Regional game 2, but I did not go to the soccer game at Kyle Field that day.
Baseball played in the afternoon, and the game was that night. It wasn't a problem, at least for the baseball fans.
Buford T. Justice said:
A lot of you will disagree with me, but in my opinion, Chilifest is a bigger deal to the students, than Ring Day or a big Aggie baseball series. Ring Day is only relevant to a specific category of students, and baseball isn't as big with them as it was 25-35 years ago.
The biggest problem with having all three events the same weekend is the price shock our player parents and out of town season ticket holders will experience as a result of this idiotic scheduling. We only have so many student seats at Olsen, so those will be filled. But i really feel for the player parents, since the baseball schedule is announced in the fall, giving them no opportunity to get hotels reserved before they were picked over by people coming for the other events
Chilifest goes on all day Saturday, with the concerts going on at the same time as the game. It usually is over around 7pm.
What? I hope you Are not inferring chilifest is taking up the hotels. In case you were, FYI, the college kids that come from out of town stay with friends. And I'm glad we have baseball games at home during parents weekend.
Gig ‘Em Baby!
They also wanted to move it from the same weekend as the Two Step Inn music festival in Georgetown i think. I bet there would have been more tickets sold to each last year, If they weren't on the same day within 90 mins of each other. Just a thought as I had to choose.
Class of '93 - proud Dad of a '22 grad and a '26 student!
I can't imagine where the horns are staying this weekend. Del Lago?
Blue Oyster Club!
Gig ‘Em Baby!
Buford T. Justice said:
I can't imagine where the horns are staying this weekend. Del Lago?
team is at the hilton
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Their Director of OP's is ahead of the curve then. Wow!
Buford T. Justice said:
A lot of you will disagree with me, but in my opinion, Chilifest is a bigger deal to the students, than Ring Day or a big Aggie baseball series. Ring Day is only relevant to a specific category of students, and baseball isn't as big with them as it was 25-35 years ago.
Hosting a friendly the week before World Cup, doesn't come very often. You don't turn down that easy money.
It's easy money for the local economy. Hosting a team like Argentina, we are very fortunate to have them.
So you're right, I think that is an unpopular opinion
There are more than enough students to fully attend all three events
Baseball is a non event for the vast majority of students even if they wanted to go just not that many tickets , Parents weekend is not a big deal for everybody. Fr, CTs and multi generational A&M families are who Parents weekend is for.
Chilliest ( especially when you include the Blinn team ) has plenty of students to go get drunk in Snook
Baseball is a non event for the vast majority of students even if they wanted to go just not that many tickets , Parents weekend is not a big deal for everybody. Fr, CTs and multi generational A&M families are who Parents weekend is for.
Chilliest ( especially when you include the Blinn team ) has plenty of students to go get drunk in Snook
ensign_beedrill said:
Speaking of scheduling blunders, the AD has scheduled a huge soccer match at Kyle on the same day as Supers. This should never happen, but they've done it twice now!
Don't come at me with "oh we don't have to worry about it we won't host." I know, I know. But there's always a possibility. Look at the 2017 team.
Jimbo's buyout ain't going to pay for itself. Kyle will be hosting a couple of bonus events for the foreseeable future.
🔴 EXTREME MUDDY CONDITIONS AND SAFETY CONCERNS LEAD TO CANCELING SATURDAY’S CHILIFEST EVENTS
— 🚨 Rusty Surette (@KBTXRusty) April 11, 2026
“Burleson County Sheriff’s Office wants to let everyone know that, unfortunately, we’ve had to cancel today’s event out here at Chilifest. We’re truly sorry about this, but the safety… pic.twitter.com/ae66HT3dst
Annnnd it's gone
Go to Aggie Baseball! Viva Aggie Alley!
Organizers and first responders have made the decision to cancel the second day of Chilifest, including a headline performance by Parker McCollum, after heavy mud forced a temporary closure of FM 60.
"Burleson County Sheriff's Office wants to let everyone know that, unfortunately, we've had to cancel today's event out here at Chilifest," said Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios in a statement posted Saturday morning. "We're truly sorry about this, but the safety of our citizens and all the visitors is our top priority. We simply cannot risk anyone getting hurt out here. We'll have to wait until next year for Chilifest, and we look forward to seeing everyone then. Thank you for understanding."
Chilifest, Inc., along with the support and recommendation of the Burleson County Sheriff's Office, the Burleson County Judge, local first responders, and Chilifest's coordinator of traffic and safety, have determined that the extreme mud conditions from Friday's weather and rain event have made it impossible for EMS, fire departments, and emergency services to access the venue safely. Additionally, the unprecedented mud conditions have made it impossible to access the parking areas, ride share location and to provide ingress and egress of the event. Chilifest has no choice but to cancel the remainder of the festival.
The heavy mud tracked onto FM 60, requiring the temporary closure of the highway for public safety. After direct consultation with authorities, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to prioritize the safety of our attendees, artists, staff, volunteers, and the broader community above all else.
https://www.kbtx.com/2026/04/11/chilifest-2026-canceled-following-heavy-mud-friday-rains/
"Burleson County Sheriff's Office wants to let everyone know that, unfortunately, we've had to cancel today's event out here at Chilifest," said Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios in a statement posted Saturday morning. "We're truly sorry about this, but the safety of our citizens and all the visitors is our top priority. We simply cannot risk anyone getting hurt out here. We'll have to wait until next year for Chilifest, and we look forward to seeing everyone then. Thank you for understanding."
Chilifest, Inc., along with the support and recommendation of the Burleson County Sheriff's Office, the Burleson County Judge, local first responders, and Chilifest's coordinator of traffic and safety, have determined that the extreme mud conditions from Friday's weather and rain event have made it impossible for EMS, fire departments, and emergency services to access the venue safely. Additionally, the unprecedented mud conditions have made it impossible to access the parking areas, ride share location and to provide ingress and egress of the event. Chilifest has no choice but to cancel the remainder of the festival.
The heavy mud tracked onto FM 60, requiring the temporary closure of the highway for public safety. After direct consultation with authorities, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to prioritize the safety of our attendees, artists, staff, volunteers, and the broader community above all else.
https://www.kbtx.com/2026/04/11/chilifest-2026-canceled-following-heavy-mud-friday-rains/
we live in different times, mud and rain didn't stop anything the 5 times I went back in the early 2000s. Has there ever been a Chilifest where it did not rain on Friday night ?
It would be cool if the concert could be moved to Olsen after the game.
Tex82 said:
we live in different times, mud and rain didn't stop anything the 5 times I went back in the early 2000s. Has there ever been a Chilifest where it did not rain on Friday night ?
Yes, I have gone to Chilifest 8 times (2014-2019 and 2022-2023). I went on Saturdays only in 2014-2016 and both days in 2017-2019, and 2022-2023. It did not rain on a Friday night in 2014, 2017, 2022, and 2023. In 2018, there was light rain, but it was warm on Friday night. Then, there was sharp temperature drop on Saturday, April 7, 2018. I remember how it rained heavily on Saturday, April 6, 2019, but Chilifest still continued that day.
Tex82 said:
we live in different times, mud and rain didn't stop anything the 5 times I went back in the early 2000s. Has there ever been a Chilifest where it did not rain on Friday night ?
It's a lot more crowded now than it ever was in the past and even more drunk than in the past if that was even possible. My boy was there and he said it was pure hell he said he was one of the few people that didn't do a face plant in the mud.
EMS couldn't get to everybody that was getting hurt or dehydrated because of the mud apparently.
on the bright side, Aggie Alley should be super Duper packed today!
Gig ‘Em Baby!
Tex82 said:
we live in different times, mud and rain didn't stop anything the 5 times I went back in the early 2000s. Has there ever been a Chilifest where it did not rain on Friday night ?
Your remembering is really poor, though it's chilliest so there's probably a cause and effect relationship.
LB12Diamond said:Tex82 said:
we live in different times, mud and rain didn't stop anything the 5 times I went back in the early 2000s. Has there ever been a Chilifest where it did not rain on Friday night ?
It's a lot more crowded now than it ever was in the past and even more drunk than in the past if that was even possible. My boy was there and he said it was pure hell he said he was one of the few people that didn't do a face plant in the mud.
EMS couldn't get to everybody that was getting hurt or dehydrated because of the mud apparently.
on the bright side, Aggie Alley should be super Duper packed today!
you're right, I didn't think that was possible but sounds like the right decision was made. Hopefully the rain holds off today for a packed Blue Bell.
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