Hot Luck is proud to partner with
Hot Luck is proud to partner with
A One-of-a-kind finger-licking & Finger-picking Good Time
Created by James Beard Award-winner Aaron Franklin, Guerilla Suit principal and Mohawk owner James Moody, and Mike Thelin, co-founder of Feast Portland, Hot Luck is a DIY casserole of the culinary and music world.
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I had a really great time, again, at Hot Luck and agree that it was the best yet. Even with the inevitable growth, you all kept the vibe just right and I really loved the Friday night event at Franklin’s.
David Norman
Easy Tiger
COOKING UP SOME GOOD
Hot Luck and Southern Smoke Foundation have joined forces in a forward looking partnership for the future, focused on helping folks in our industry when they need it most. Since 2021, Hot Luck is proud to benefit the Southern Smoke Foundation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

WHEN IS HOT LUCK?

Hot Luck takes place year-round in cities all over the world in the form of chef driven food and music experiences. The 2026 edition of the festival will take place October 16 & 17 in Austin, TX.

WHERE IS THE FESTIVAL?

The festival consists of a wide variety of events and surprises that will be held at various locations centered around downtown Austin and throughout the city. Hot Luck also pops up in various cities year-round.

WHAT DOES THE FESTIVAL BENEFIT?

Hot Luck is proud to partner with the Southern Smoke Foundation. Learn more here.

WHERE AND WHEN CAN I BUY TICKETS FOR HOT LUCK?

All tickets are sold via hotluckfest.com. Whole Enchilada and individual festival tickets will be available soon.

WHAT KIND OF TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AND HOW DO I BUY THEM?

Ticket options for the festival offer something for everyone. Most of our events are a la carte and a few are offered only through The Whole Enchilada Ticket Package. Individual food events tickets have various levels such as Adult, Youngster (13-20), Kids (12 and under) and Family (2 Adult, 2 Youngsters). All tickets can be purchased via hotluckfest.com.

WHO CAN I CONTACT ABOUT TICKET QUESTIONS?

Please contact us at howdy@hotluckfest.com.

ARE TICKETS REFUNDABLE?

Tickets are non-refundable.

How do I partner with Hot Luck?

If you're interested in a sponsor opportunities, please email partnerships@hotluckfest.com
or fill out the form here.

CAN I BE A HOT LUCK VOLUNTEER?

With a wide variety of events throughout the weekend of Hot Luck Festival in Austin, we have lots of opportunities for you to get involved. Are you a people person? Wine and food enthusiast? A stickler for details? Boy, do we have a job for you! Email volunteer@hotluckfest.com.

DO YOU ALLOW CHILDREN AT YOUR EVENTS?

Our food events are all ages; our music events follow the music venue’s policy.

I HAVE A DIETARY RESTRICTION, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Our events are very meat focused and thus have limited vegetarian options. We advise ahead of time that menu items are precisely planned by chefs and strict dietary restrictions may not be catered to. Thank you for your understanding.

ALL EVENTS, PRICES, PERSONALITIES, PERFORMANCES, VENUES, DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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