Save the date! The Austin Chronicle 36th Annual Hot Sauce Festival benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank returns on Sunday, August 30, 2026, now taking place at Radio/East. Expect the same legendary heat with hundreds of hot sauce tastings, fiery goods for sale, live music throughout the day, local food trucks and vendors, plus the festival’s signature Hot Sauce Competition awards, including the fan-favorite People’s Choice, where you can eat the heat and vote for your favorites! Stay tuned! Tickets go on sale soon. Full lineup to be announced. Interested in sponsoring the Hot Sauce Festival or participating in this year’s Hot Sauce Competition? Email hotsauce@austinchronicle.com for more information.