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Hot Luck returns to Austin October 16 to 17 with Giddy Up at Franklin Barbecue, House Party at Assembly Hall, and a weekend of chef-driven food and live music.
The first wave of chefs includes Aaron Franklin, Aaron Bludorn, Calvin Eng, Edgar Rico, Fermín Núñez, Kevin Fink, Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel, and more.
Hot Luck enters its first year under People Inc.’s live events portfolio while continuing its partnership with Southern Smoke Foundation. Tickets are on sale now, including Whole Enchilada passes and House Party-only admission.
Hot Luck, the chef-driven food and music festival cofounded by James Beard Award–winner Aaron Franklin, is returning to Austin October 16 to 17, and this year’s lineup is a who’s who of the best chefs in town.
The two-day festival kicks off Friday, October 16, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. with Giddy Up, Hot Luck’s signature stroll-and-sample feast at Franklin Barbecue. Think backyard cookouts and shared-plate party vibes, with chefs cooking live over fire and serving bite after bite to guests as they wander by. Whole Enchilada pass holders to the festival also get a bonus that night: complimentary admission to Hot Luck’s music showcase at Mohawk (with the performer lineup coming soon).
On Saturday, guests can continue reveling at Assembly Hall for House Party, the festival’s largest culinary event, running from 6 to 9 p.m. Expect dozens of dishes served indoors and out, with the music turned up to 11.
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The first wave of confirmed chefs includes Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn, Beck Mason of Fluff Bake Bar, Calvin Eng of Bonnie’s, Deau Arpapornnopparat of Holy Basil, Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria, Ernest Servantes of Burnt Bean Co., Evan LeRoy of LeRoy & Lewis Barbecue, Fermín Núñez of Este, Kevin Fink of Emmer & Rye, Kyle Knall of Birch, Mason Hereford of Turkey and the Wolf, Tavel Bristol-Joseph of Canje, and Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel of Birdie’s. Organizers say more chefs and music acts will be announced in the coming weeks, as past years have drawn some of the biggest names in American live-fire cooking to the same stretch of East Austin.
“The best part of Hot Luck has always been getting a bunch of incredibly talented people together and letting them cook, play music, and have a good time,” Franklin said. “Every year takes on a life of its own, and we’re looking forward to welcoming everybody back to Austin this October.”
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This also marks a special year for Hot Luck: It’s the festival’s first year under People Inc.’s live events portfolio, joining the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, and the debut of Southern Living’s Hill Country Tailgate in Fredericksburg. Don’t worry if you’re a Hot Luck regular; Franklin and cofounder James Moody remain closely involved, so it still feels like hanging out at your buddy’s house for a summer barbeque.
Tickets are now on sale at hotluckfest.com. A Whole Enchilada Pass costs $349 and includes Giddy Up, early entry to House Party, and the Mohawk showcase. House Party-only admission is $199.
As always, Hot Luck continues its partnership with the Southern Smoke Foundation, which supports food and beverage workers facing crises, from medical bills to natural disaster relief and beyond. See you in Austin this fall. We’ll save you a plate.
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