Hot Luck - Giddy Up
Hot Luck - Giddy Up at Franklin Barbecue.
WHO Everyone
WhenFriday, October 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
WhereFranklin Barbecue, 900 East 11th Street, Austin
CostSee organizer website for details
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Hooper's MeatFest
A family-friendly backyard barbecue festival for up to 50 teams on the lawn of the former Texas Chain Saw Massacre set. MC is Miguel Vidal of Churchrow Tejas BBQ.
WHO Family
WhenOctober 16, 2026, 7:00 PM through October 18, 2026, 3:00 PM.
WhereHooper's, 1010 King Ct, Kingsland, TX 78639
CostSee organizer website for details
Hot Luck - House Party
Hot Luck - House Party at Assembly Hall.
WHO Everyone
WhenSaturday, October 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WhereAssembly Hall, 1121 East 7th Street, Austin
CostSee organizer website for details
Austin Food & Wine Festival
Made in Texas at the Long Center on November 6, 7:00–9:30 PM, then daytime hours at Auditorium Shores. Attendance is 21 and up.
WHO Adult
WhenFriday, November 6, 2026 – Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours. ACE daytime hours at Auditorium Shores: November 7–8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
WhereAuditorium Shores, 800 West Riverside Drive, Austin
CostSee organizer website for details
Elgin Hot Sauce Hootenanny
Elgin Hot Sauce Hootenanny at Simple Promise Farms in Elgin.
WHO Everyone
WhenNovember 7, 2026 · 4:00 PM
WhereSimple Promise Farms, 263 Roemer Road, Elgin, TX 78621
CostSee organizer website for details
Texas Humane Heroes 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Texas Humane Heroes 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off at Texas Humane Heroes in Leander.
WHO Everyone
WhenNovember 7, 2026 · 1:00 PM
WhereTexas Humane Heroes, 10930 E Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander, TX 78641
CostSee organizer website for details
The 3rd Annual Austin Chicken Wing Festival
The 3rd Annual Austin Chicken Wing Festival at Travis County Expo Center in Austin.
WHO Everyone
WhenNovember 7, 2026 · 1:00 PM
WhereTravis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lake Rd., Austin, TX 78724
CostSee organizer website for details
An Evening of Alton Brown
An Evening of Alton Brown at ACL Live at The Moody Theater.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 11, 2026, 7:30 PM
WhereACL Live at The Moody Theater, 310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard, Austin
CostSee organizer website for details
Austin Mac & Cheese Festival 2026: Camp Mac & Cheese
More than 20 restaurants and food trucks bring their mac & cheese to a camp-themed day at Star Hill Ranch.
WHO Everyone
When11:00 AM–3:00 PM
WhereStar Hill Ranch, 15000 Hamilton Pool Rd, Bee Cave
CostSee organizer website for details