About
Basin BuRNout
The Permian Basin Association of Directional Drilling’s (PBADD) annual Basin Burnout Cook-off & Music Festival is a dynamic fundraising event that combines the best of the oil and gas industry’s community spirit with a heartfelt mission to support U.S. military veterans. Each year, amateur BBQ competition teams — representing a mix of oilfield service companies, public and private energy firms, and local businesses — gather for an unsanctioned BBQ showdown. These teams battle it out in various BBQ categories for the chance to be crowned the best in the Basin and take home the highly sought-after “Grand Champion” belt. The event also features a “Fan Favorite” award, where more than 3,000 attendees cast their votes to recognize their top pick.
In addition to the thrilling BBQ competition, the Basin Burnout offers an electrifying music festival. Past headliners have included renowned artists such as Scott Stapp, the Voice of Creed, who rocked the stage in 2024. The festival brings together live performances that enhance the vibrant atmosphere, making it a must-attend event for music lovers and BBQ enthusiasts alike.
The Basin Burnout’s main purpose is to honor our military heroes for their sacrifice. In 2024, PBADD, through the Basin Burnout, raised over $160,000 for local and national veteran-based charities and we anticipate 2025 to surpass this number!
We look forward to our 2025 event on March 29, 2025 at the Midland County Horseshoe – headliner information coming soon! The Burnout continues to focus on providing something for all; kid-friendly activities, live entertainment, and Permian’s best amateur BBQ and plenty of opportunities to network for all our sponsors and cooking teams.
We were honored to partner with four amazing charities for 2024. Boot Campaign, Reel Thanx, Toys for Tots, and VFW Post 4149 were the beneficiaries of funds raised by the 2024 Basin Burnout.
Boot Campaign
Boot Campaign began when average Americans chose to outwardly express their gratitude for active duty service members, veterans, and their families by lacing up one of the most visible signs of military service: combat boots. Their decade-long efforts have only been made possible by patriots from coast to coast who heard our mission, believed in it, and took the next step to help us spread it amongst their friends, families, and colleagues.
Boot Campaign’s mission is to unite Americans to honor and restore the lives of veterans and military families through individualized, life-improving programs. #LaceUpAMERICA
Boot Campaign is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and was selected as one of 26 national veteran and military service nonprofits that meet the 20 stringent standards. They continue a years-long Platinum rating from GuideStar, have been named one of the nation’s Great Nonprofits, and received a 100% rating from Charity Navigator. On average, their ratio of dollars raised to dollars given back directly to military families is 87 cents on the dollar.
Reel Thanx
Reel Thanx is dedicated to the men and women of our armed forces. It began as a desire to show our support and thanks to these brave young men and women.
Reel Thanx was founded in 2007 when founder Mike Mundy was inspired to take a soldier fishing after reading a similar ad on texasfishingforum.com. Mike contacted his friend Terry Johnson, founder of “Show of Support Military Hunt” in West Texas, for help in lining Mike up with a soldier who could use a fishing getaway. One soldier quickly turned into five; four were from Special Forces and one from the 82nd airborne and all had been wounded, some of them horribly. Many friends joined in with Mike in taking this first group of guys down to Lake Amistad in Del Rio, TX, and with the help of generous donors, they were able to host the soldiers for a three-day weekend trip.
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The Permian Basin Association of Directional Drilling (PBADD) is a nonprofit organization created by oil and gas industry professionals for oil and gas industry professionals. The PBADD provides and avenue or platform for the exchange of industry specific knowledge and new ideas that aid in the advancement of the directional drillini industry. Bringing oil and gas operators and oilfield service providers together in a collaborative and professional manner to enhance all aspects of the drilling services industry in the Permian Basin of Texas.