ENNIS – The Stampede of Speed begins this weekend with the Stars of Texas Music Festival on October 4-6 at the Texas Motorplex. This year’s headliners for the country music concert series will include Wade Bowen, Tracy Lawrence, and Lady A, along with a long list of opening bands.

“We have been building the Stars of Texas Music Festival every year and now we are thrilled with the three-day line-up of acts that we think is one of the best in the state of Texas,” said Christie Meyer Johnson, Texas Motorplex co-owner. “We announced Saturday night’s headliner Tracy Lawrence at the end of the Stars of Texas Music Festival last year and now adding Lady A on Sunday night is amazing. We are thrilled to have Stampede of Speed and Texas Motorplex fan favorite Wade Bowen kick off Friday night.”

Gates open Friday at 3 p.m. with music beginning at 5 p.m. The lineup will include Roger Creager, Randall King, and Wade Bowen. On Saturday gates will open at noon with music starting at 5 p.m. Little Texas, Neal McCoy, Shenandoah, and Tracy Lawerence will perform.

“The three days of the Stars of Texas Music Festival is an event as big as the state of Texas with Bull Riding, a Beer Expo, BBQ contests, drag racing and so much family fun entertainment. We are proud to celebrate country music and so many Texas traditions with these acts,” said Meyer Johnson. ““We will also be featuring two nights, Saturday, and Sunday, of magical lantern releases which is always an emotional moment. Our goal is to make sure that the fans that come from across the country leave with a Texas size smile on their faces.”

Prior to the music, the Texas Motorplex will host a massive corn hole tournament, Jr. Bull Riding, and Beer Expo, highlighting samples from some of the best regional breweries.

Gates open Sunday at noon and music starts at 4 p.m. featuring George Birge, Eli Young Band, and finally Lady A. A barbecue competition, competitive Bull Riding, and a second day of refreshing samples during the Beer Expo will be held prior to the concerts.

Tickets for the three-day Stars of Texas Music Festival are available at www.texasmotorplex.com and www.stampedeofspeed.com.