The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Presented by Ardalan Injury Law returns on Sunday, August 30, from 3–9pm, bringing the heat to a new home at Radio/East! Don't miss Austin's hottest tradition, benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank. Expect the same legendary heat with hundreds of hot sauce tastings, fiery goods for sale, cold drinks, live music, local food trucks and vendors, plus the festival's signature Hot Sauce Competition and fan-favorite People's Choice voting! $20 Pre-sale *Plus Taxes & Fees* | $25 At the Door (cashless payment only) Part of all ticket proceeds benefit the CTFB. Coming soon! Stay tuned for the Hot Sauce Festival live music lineup, this year's commemorative art, and new merch. Sample and take home hot sauces from: Barbaro Mojo, Bindu Bites, Boerne Brand, Cowboy Spice Company, Fantastic Fuego, FREAKY FERMENTS, Fxcking Hot Sauces, High Seas Provisions, Hill Country Hot Peppers DBA Still Fire Provisions, Jaime's Spanish Village, Mad Man Sauces, Old Bones Chilli Co., Savir Foods, Stanky Sauce, t0tsauce, Wicked Provisions Hot Sauce, Goodburn Sauce Co. Waste Mgmt, & MORE TBA! Sign up to compete in our annual Hot Sauce Competition! Join the fiery showdown for individuals, restaurants, and commercial bottlers. The competition takes place ahead of the festival, with winners announced live at the event. Limited spots available. Email hotsauce@austinchronicle.com for more information. Thank you to our sponsors Ardalan Injury Law, Trialmed, A-Team Home Services, Renewal by Anderson, and Sun Garden Shaved Ice. NO DOGS OR COOLERS. NO WALK-UP HOT SAUCE ENTRIES. Sponsorships available! Email hotsauce@austinchronicle.com for more information. Follow @AustinChronicle on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates and announcements.