On Sunday, March 3, the three amigos behind Hot Luck Fest, Spearheaded by Aaron Franklin, are partnering up with Alamo Drafthouse’s Rolling Roadshow for a one-night screening of The Three Amigos movie at Community First! Village, as a kickoff party to Hot Luck Fest. Afterwards, the 2019 chef and music lineup will be announced for this year’s festival.
Doors for the event will open at 5 p.m. and the movie will begin at 7:00 p.m., with food from Franklin Barbecue and Eldorado Cafe in which the two are collaborating on a menu that includes an enchilada platter of brisket or cheese enchiladas, smoked carnitas or vegetarian tostada, and rice and beans.
Tickets are $25 for the movie only and $50 for movie and food; they can be purchased {HERE}.
On it’s cusps of its third year in Austin, the Hot Luck Fest has become one of the premier culinary and music events in town. The festival features a series of customizable events with live music and the country’s top culinary talent. Hot Luck’s most popular ticket, the Whole Enchilada, is currently on sale now and can be purchased {HERE} at special early-bird price which includes access to all food events along with early entry and priority access to all music shows. It is also the only way to get into the industry kick-off on Thursday, the opening day of the fest.
Founded by James Beard Award-winner Franklin, Guerilla Suit principal and Mohawk owner James Moody, and Mike Thelin, co-founder of Feast Portland, Hot Luck Fest is a DIY casserole of the culinary and music world.
For more information on Hot Luck, please visit us at www.HotLuckFest.com, and follow Hot Luck Fest on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HotLuckFest/ and Instagram at @hotluckfest.
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