Feels Like Home Festival Wraps Inaugural Event

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Midland headlining the inaugural Feels Like Home Festival. Photo: Ismael Quintanilla III

The city of Brownwood, Texas welcomed over four thousand attendees for its inaugural Feels Like Home Festival on Saturday (Oct. 19).

Wanting to uphold Texas and country music traditions, fans were treated to a headlining set from Texas natives Midland. Additional performers included Casey Donahew, Micky and the Motorcars, Tyler Halverson and Hudson Westbrook. In addition to these acts, local Brownwood natives Mason and the Mercenaries, The Cadillac Thieves, Throttleneck TX and Brent Wade also performed. Texas native Chet “The Day Tripper” Garner served as emcee for the event.

Aside from the music, the festival also featured a selection of craft barbecue from Texas-based smokehouses. The list of pitmasters included representatives from Hurtado Barbecue, Hill City Chop House, Pody’s BBQ, Olmos BBQ and Victorian’s Barbecue.

“We extend our appreciation to the Brownwood community for their support of the Feels Like Home Festival,” says Mayor of Brownwood Stephen E. Haynes. “This past weekend marked a significant milestone for Brownwood, as we welcomed thousands of visitors and showcased the brand new Brownwood Event Center Complex. We are deeply appreciative of the community’s collective efforts in making this event a success.”

Other ways attendees filled their day was through various activities, including mechanical bull riding, axe throwing, bull roping, giant Jenga and cornhole. Guests could also participate in immersive art instillations and sponsorship activations, with opportunities to win prizes and giveaways.

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