The 20th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
Sunday 29th of August 2010
The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival, which began in 1990, draws as many as 15,000 spectators and more than 350 entries every year. This year the Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival will take place on Sunday, August 29 11am - 5:30pm at Waterloo Park in Austin, Texas.
In the twenty years since its inception, what started out as a small contest with a few spectators has turned into one of Austin's biggest and best-known annual parties. The event is a favorite among hot and spicy food lovers from all over the country. The Hot Sauce Festival also serves as a major fundraiser for the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. Last year's Festival raised over $14,000 and more than 29,000 lbs. of food in a six hour period!
The outstanding musical performances and culinary exhibitions are notable attractions, but the biggest draws are the salsas. More than one hundred gallons of hot sauce are consumed at the event every year. Area restaurants show off their hot and spicy foods at booths, and vendors from across the Southwest set up shop to sell hot and spicy cookbooks, fresh peppers, and chili pepper memorabilia.
Admission is FREE with a donation of three non-perishable food items for the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas!
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Be sure to check the event organiser's website for event updates & entry conditions before attending.