Dates not yet confirmed. The organiser has not announced this edition. The dates below follow the festival's usual pattern and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.
Hot Luck Festival in Austin is Aaron Franklin, James Moody and Mike Thelin's Memorial Day weekend live-fire food and music festival, with chef collaborations.
Dates and details checked May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Austin around 23 to 25 May 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Hot Luck Festival runs 23 to 25 May. These are the food tours and tastings in Austin to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Six East Austin smokehouses in three hours, including a MICHELIN One Star pitmaster and three Bib Gourmands. Skip every line, ride in an air-conditioned van, and come hungry.
Guided tour · 4 hours
Exploring Austin's Food scene on an e-bike is one of the Best Things to do in Austin! Food restrictions? No problem! Enjoy family style, 2 stops, eat like a local. See...
Guided tour · 3h 30m
Enjoy a brewery tour with live music, beer tastings, and a meal. Visit 3 local breweries, learn about the craft beer scene, and enjoy a small meal from a food truck. F...
Address: Multiple Austin venues including Stubb's and Mohawk
7-8 Nov
Texas Monthly BBQ Fest
Texas barbecue from the Top 50
26-28 Sep 2027
Austin Taco and Margarita Festival
Tacos and margaritas, including taquerias and food trucks
7 Nov
ATX Wing Fest (Austin Chicken Wing Festival)
Wings from 30+ Austin restaurants
15-21 Mar 2027
SXSW
Every Austin restaurant, food truck and barbecue joint at capacity
7-9 Nov
Austin Food and Wine Festival
National chef tasting and Texas wines
