Episode
Hot Luck Festival Changes Hands
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 93
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Summary
Hot Luck Festival just got a major upgrade — People Inc. has bought it, bringing its iconic Austin vibe under a media giant’s wing. But don’t worry, the soul of the fest stays intact: co-founders Aaron Franklin and James Moody are staying on board to preserve its unique charm and support the Southern Smoke Foundation. With a growing portfolio of food and culture events, People Inc. plans to expand Hot Luck’s reach, while fans can look forward to the next edition on October 16–17 — bigger, bolder, and still all about smoke, music, and Southern soul. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e6f2d3545d0c29b2