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The 2025 Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Photos by Zeke Barbaro, Savannah Opre and Jose Valladares September 9, 2025October 30, 2025

Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Mira Mira
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Los Desechos
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Los Desechos
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Los Desechos
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Los Desechos
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Los Desechos
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Los Desechos
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Los Desechos
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: West Texas Exiles
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: West Texas Exiles
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: West Texas Exiles
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: West Texas Exiles
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: West Texas Exiles
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: West Texas Exiles
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: West Texas Exiles
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: West Texas Exiles
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: West Texas Exiles
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Anders Dowd, who took 2nd Place in the Red Sauce category of this year’s Individual competition See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Amy Patel, who took 3rd Place in the Red Sauce category of this year’s Individual competition See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Bud Spaar, who took 3rd Place in the Green Sauce category of this year’s Individual competition See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Mark Kobdish, who took 1st Place in the Green Sauce category of this year’s Individual competition See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: St. Elmo’s Brewing Co., who took 3rd Place in the Green Sauce category of this year’s Restaurant competition See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: St. Elmo’s Brewing Co., who took 3rd Place in the Pepper Sauce category of this year’s Restaurant competition See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. See who won this year’s competition.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Mikey V’s, who took 2nd Place in the Red Sauce category of this year’s Commercial Bottlers competition See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Jaime’s Spanish Village, who took 3rd Place in the Green Sauce category of this year’s Commercial Bottlers competition
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Summer Camp Sauces, who walked away with a total of four awards from this year’s Commercial Bottlers competition See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Bárbaro Mojo, who took 2nd Place in the Pepper Sauce category of this year’s Commercial Bottlers competition See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Bindu Bites, who took 1st Place in the Pepper Sauce category of this year’s Commercial Bottlers competition See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Fxcking Hot Sauces, who took 1st Place in the Green Sauce category of this year’s Commercial Bottlers competition (and 3rd Place in the People’s Choice voting) See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Freaky Ferments, who took 2nd Place in the People’s Choice voting, Green Sauce category See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Yellowbird, who took 2nd Place in the People’s Choice voting, Pepper Sauce category See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Stanky Sauce, who took 3rd Place in the Special Variety category of this year’s Commercial Bottlers competition (and 3rd Place in the People’s Choice voting) See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Boerne Brand, who took 2nd Place in the People’s Choice voting, Special Variety category See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Fantastic Fuego, who took 2nd Place in the People’s Choice voting, Red Sauce category See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Bindu Bites, who walked away with a total of five awards from this year’s Commercial Bottlers competition See all of this year’s winners.
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Gran Moreno
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Gran Moreno
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Gran Moreno
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Gran Moreno
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Gran Moreno
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Gran Moreno
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Gran Moreno
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Gran Moreno
Our 35th annual Hot Sauce Festival filled the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Sunday, September 7, with folks of all ages coming out to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and – of course – to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. This year’s fest raised more than $8,000 for the Central Texas Food Bank. Pictured here: Gran Moreno

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