Born-Free Texas 2023 Info
Thursday, October 19th thru Sunday 22nd
Your source for all Born Free Texas Informantion!
Keep scrolling for schedule, maps, tips, and more!!!
2023 Sponsors
Harley-Davidson - Simpson - American Metal Whiskey - Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys - San Diego Customs - Choppers Magazine - W&W Cycles - VTwin Power - Guerrilla Cables - Lyndall Brakes - Speedking - Hell on Wheels
Schedule of Events
-All four days- Ives Brother’s Wall of Death performances! See 100 Vendors from around the world! Fishin’/swimin’ holes & Hillbilly Slip’n’Slide and pool (bring your trunks!). Antique Motorcycle Club of America SWAP MEET! Tattooing, camping, riding, racing, great food, and activities all weekend! Axel’s Hideout, FXR Tour Builders, H-D Museum Store Pop up shop, 14 live bands, and more!
11:00am - 2:00am The Red Thorn Club is a Full Bar/Venue onsite at the top of the bowl that will have Live Music, a pool, games and more, be sure to stop in….
8:00am - 10:00pm Food Trucks and real TEXAS BBQ!
Thursday 10/19
10:00am: SHOW’S OPEN! Set up your Camp, hook up your RV, or check-in to your Cabin. Take the time to explore the property, get supplies in town, take a ride on the awesome country 2-lanes, or just chill and make new friends! Full Access tickets available at the gate (but we suggest getting pre-sale)
7:00pm - Midnight: Live Music at the Red Thorn Club outdoor stage.
8:00pm: GATES CLOSE to anyone that has NOT Purchased entry and has NO Wristband.
Friday 10/20
10:00am: SHOW’S OPEN for Patrons to purchase entry.
All Day Long: Lee Bullock and Danger Dan Prints, Paints, and Steel Art Show opens thru Sunday. Field Games, Carnie Games, Hell on Wheels vintage flat track races, Chopper Trail Ride, Movies under the stars every night!
4:00pm - Midnight: Bands at the Red Thorn Club outdoor stage & at the late-night Backwoods stage. Karaoke is possible, probable even!
8:00pm: GATES CLOSE to anyone that has NOT Purchased entry and has NO Wristband.
Saturday 10/21
10:00am: SHOW’S OPEN! Day Passes available at the Gate.
The Born-Free X Chopper’s Magazine Ride-In Bike Show inside the Bowl in front of the Texas Stage!
San Diego Customs Performance Bike Show!
Hell on Wheels vintage flat track races on the Yellow Rose Speedway!
Chopper Dirt Drags on the drag strip next to the Yellow Rose Speedway!
Choppers Magazine’s Rodeo Mechanical Bull Ride (finger’s crossed!)
8:00pm: GATES CLOSE to anyone that has NOT Purchased entry and has NO Wristband.
Sunday 10/22
10:00am: SHOW’S OPEN! Day Passes available at the Gate.
Bloody Mary Bar and Hangover Breakfast Pool Party at the Red Thorn Club
Open Stage Jam/Karaoke at the Red Thorn Club!
Summer is over yearbook signing…
11:00am - 3:00pm: Bands at the Red Thorn Club outdoor stage!
4:00pm: GATES CLOSE to anyone that has NOT Purchased entry and has NO Wristband.
-Don’t forget, ALL Full Access and Weekender wristband wearers can still stay Sunday night!
BFTX2 Live Music Schedule
Thursday Oct 19th
Red Thorn Stage (outside)
A’na & Micah Johnston: 5:30pm (1 hr)
Jonathan Allen: 7pm (1.5hr)
Thayer Acoustic: 9:15pm (1.5hr)
Friday Oct 20th
Red Thorn Stage (outside)
Allen Wayne Nichols: 12:00pm (1.15 hr)
Ho James Band: 2:00pm (2hr)
Sheyna Gee: 5:00pm (1.5hr)
Thayer and Good Co.: 7:00pm (2hr)
Lulu and the Black Sheep: 10:00 (1.15hr)
Late Night Backwoods Stage
The Infamists: 12:00am (1.5hr) Midnight!
Saturday Oct 21st
Main Stage (Canyon bowl) Load in at 10am
Red Dirt Redemption: 11:00am (2.5hr)
Cody Bolden: 2:00pm (1.5hr)
Ben Idom's Wild Bunch: 4:00pm (2hr)
Announcements
Hen and The Cocks: 7:00pm (1.15hr)
WALL OF DEATH
Outbound Train: 9pm (1.5hr) Special night time Ive’s Bros performance!
Late Night BackWoods Stage
KING CLAM: 12am MIDNIGHT (1.15hr)
Sunday Oct 22nd
Red Thorn Stage (outside)
Cory Branan: 12pm NOON (2hr)
Red Thorn Club (indoors)
Karaoke 6pm!
Tips and Things to Remember
Tips:
The Mercantile Store (near the front office) has basic campground needs, snacks, and beverages.
There will be food trucks available for all meals throughout the day. Don’t miss out on Ryno’s BBQ stand at the pavilion in the cabins area.
Ice can be purchased at the pavilion from Ryno’s BBQ or at the Red Thorn Club.
Tattooing is happening at the Lone Star Cabin behind the pavilion! Look for the TATTOO signage and get a tattoo to memorialized a great weekend!
Look for the tintype photographer to get a unique photo taken of your mug!
The Redneck Slip’n’Slide has limited operating hours, so don’t miss your chance!
Keep your eyes peeled for Movie Night!
The fenced in areas are a TABC licensed private club where alcohol is sold. No beverages can be brought in or out of these areas. You will also be asked to have your ID scanned and be given a wristband to verify you have done so.
Remember:
There are no club colors allowed to be worn on property.
NO selling food or drink, especially alcohol. This will get you kicked out and banned with no refund.
Kids 12-Under get FREE admission.
Active/Retired military (w/proof) get FREE general admission day pass on Saturday ONLY.
Campfires are allowed BUT MUST be contained in a ring or fire pit.
Generators are ONLY allowed in the specified Generator Camper area.
No alcohol is to be take IN or OUT of the fenced in area! Inside the fence is a TABC licensed bar! You will need to have your ID scanned to enter.
NO GLASS BOTTLES!!! If you are seen with a glass bottle it will be taken and disposed of immediately.
Pets must be leashed, under your control, and picked up after.
2023 Born-Free Vendors
Axels Hideout
Baumers Cycle
Black Arrow Label
Black Bike Wheels
Burly Brand
CutRate
Cosmic Cowgirls
DEATH FLOWER
Death Metal Racing
Dumbluck Garage
EN Masse
Filthy Gringos
GAMAMOTO
Gas and Grit
Godless Glass
Gusher Cycles
Haifley Seats
HardDrive
Hellbent Crew
Heritage Hogs
Huckleberry Brand
Jack Fleming Artistry
Jackson's Choppers
Kevin Stephens' Knives
Key Rose Customs
Knives Made By Nick
Kill Yourself Or Die Trying
Layrite Deluxe / Hawleywoods
Lazy Rider
Left Lane Syndicate
LoSide
Lost Label
Martian Machine
Mint Flannel Co.
Over Yonder
Ozma Autonomy
Rev Limit Customs
Rio Grande Shovelheads
Ripper Supply
Sandwitch Leather
Seventy3Moto
ShitLuck Clothing
Slaughter Custom Cycles
Stone & Dagger
The Roadrunner Stop
Thug Inc.
Tony Morgan Studio
Trinity Motorwear
Twisted Angel
Wolfsmiths Heights
Jacob Conard
Tommy Boy Speed
Queen of Hearts
Refried Dreams
Mobbin Moto
Morris Magneto/FNA
Motostuka
Nick's Choppers
No School Choppers
Bareknuckle Performance
FXR DIVISON
Indian Larry Motorcycles
The Adventure Source
