September 26, 2026
6 pm- 10 pm
Showbarn At
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
1048 Park Road #49, Stonewall, TX 78671
The Friends of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invite you to Back to the Ranch: The LBJ BBQ Returns, an unforgettable evening celebrating Texas history, Hill Country tradition, and community. Reviving the spirit of the legendary LBJ Ranch BBQs, this special fundraiser will feature live music, exceptional barbecue, dancing under the Texas stars, a silent auction, and exclusive updates on the future of the Texas White House.
Most importantly, the event supports the ongoing preservation, education, and public programs of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and help preserve the LBJ legacy for future generations.
Event Highlights
Live Entertainment
Delicious Food
Silent Auction
Enjoy a lively performance by
Two Tons of Steel, a Rockabilly, Country Band from San Antonio, Texas. Named "Best Country Band" by the San Antonio Current ten times.
Don’t miss it—our fundraiser features the wildly popular barbecue of KG BBQ, where Texas smoke meets bold Egyptian flavor.
A highlight of the evening will be a curated silent auction featuring exclusive items, local experiences, and unique offerings.
Ticket Sales
Reserve your tickets today!
Texas White House Sponsor/$10,000
LBJ hosted nearly 100 barbecues for VIPs and friends during his presidency, and the guests at the head of those tables were always the ones who helped make things happen.
As our Texas White House Sponsor, that's you.
● Road banner recognition for 30 days along Highway 290 through Stonewall — where LBJ himself drove these roads
● Premier reserved table for 8 with custom event signage in the most coveted spot in the venue
● Featured introduction from the podium — just as LBJ honored his most important guests by name
● Premier placement of your name/logo across all promotional materials: print, banners, social media, and our event website
● Local radio recognition during public service announcements
● Two-year listing as a sponsor on the Friends of LBJ National Historical Park website
● Tokens of appreciation awaiting you at your table — a nod to Lady Bird's famous personal touches for honored guests
BBQ King Sponsor/$5,000
(Named for Walter Jetton)
Walter Jetton was a natural showman — always dressed in a Stetson, apron, creased white shirt, and string tie. He billed himself as the "Barbecue King" and often had a whole cow rotating on a spit beside a smoldering log fire.
This level is for sponsors who bring that same bold energy and larger-than-life presence to everything they do.
● Preferred reserved table for 8 with event signage recognition at your table
● Podium acknowledgment — your guests introduced and celebrated before the crowd
● Name/logo placement on all promotional materials: print, social media, and the event website
● Local radio recognition during public service announcements
● Two-year listing as a sponsor on the Friends of LBJ National Historical Park website
● Tokens of appreciation at your table
Pedernales Sponsor/$2,500
Named for the river that ran through the heart of LBJ's world. Johnson bought his parcel on the banks of the lazy Pedernales River just west of his boyhood home in Johnson City — and the modest ranch became an integral part of the image he wanted to project.
The Pedernales Sponsor reflects that same rooted, community-minded spirit.
● Reserved table for 8 with signage recognition at the table
● Business recognition from the podium
● Social media recognition leading up to and following the event
● Tokens of appreciation at your table
Ranch Table/$1,600
Pull up a chair — good company is half the meal! At LBJ's legendary barbecues, the food was served on paper plates, buffet style — but who you sat next to could change the course of history.
Reserve your table and make sure your people are together.
● Reserved table for 8 — guaranteed seating with your chosen group
● All 8 tickets must be purchased together at the time of reservation.
Lady Bird Contributor/$600
A nod to the woman who made the ranch bloom. Lady Bird Johnson was the gracious heart behind every gathering at the Texas White House — ensuring every guest felt welcomed and every detail was tended to.
This level is for supporters who believe in the mission and want to be part of the moment.
● 2 tickets to the event
● A small token of appreciation in the spirit of Lady Bird's famous personal warmth
● General seating — first come, first served
General Admission
$200 per ticket
Everyone's welcome at a Texas BBQ! This was LBJ's whole philosophy — bring people together, feed them well, and let the conversation do the rest.
Come enjoy an unforgettable evening on the ranch.
● Admission for one
● General seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
Silent Auction
