This year, they are angry. The Cupcakes are ANGRY, and they want to be launched at evil green pigs. Cupcake Smackdown 3.0 is a fun mash up of technology and cupcakes and barbeque on a Texas evening. Proceeds this year will benefit the Texas Craft Brewer's Guild (YAY BEER!) and Keep Austin Dog Friendly (YAY PUPPIES!). As always, admittance is free. And bring some cash for the fun and... [read more]

This year, they are angry. The Cupcakes are ANGRY, and they want to be launched at evil green pigs. Cupcake Smackdown 3.0 is a fun mash up of technology and cupcakes and barbeque on a Texas evening. Proceeds this year will benefit the Texas Craft Brewer's Guild (YAY BEER!) and Keep Austin Dog Friendly (YAY PUPPIES!). As always, admittance is free. And bring some cash for the fun and nommables. Fun activities include:

- Noshing on some sweet morsels from local bakeries
-Meeting some craft beer brewers
-Tasting some smoky barbeque
-Launching some Angry Cupcakes out of the Cupcake Cannon
-Being the first to pick up some virtual beers via DaQRi
-Capturing the moment with the Annie Ray Photo booth

Hashtag: #CupcakeRiot or @misohungry

Webaddress: www.cupcakesmackdown.com

Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2011 (Keep Austin Dog Friendly and @MouseTheDog's 9th Birthday!)

Venue details: The venue will be indoor/outdoor. If you feel like sitting at some point in time, you might want to bring some chairs. There will be parking available on site.

Vendors: Cupcake vendors will be selling cupcakes at event. Barbeque vendors will be selling smoky meats/

Keep in mind that in order to use the cupcake cannon, you'll have to get your hands on some cupcakes. Cupcake Smackdown 3.0 tee-shirts will be available for $10 each. Please bring cash for the vendors and activities. Vendors (continuously updated) are:

Austin Cake Ball
Sugar Mama's
The Cupcake Bar
Honest Tea

Volunteering or Sponsoring: If you would like to volunteer or sponsorship inquiries, please email Jennie@ miso hungry now. com.

Other details: While we love puppies and other cuddly creatures, the June heat might make the day uncomfortable for your pet. Please give your pet a hug before you leave them at home. Also, please wear sun block and drink plenty of water before you arrive. This is a Cupcake fest, not a Lobster Fest.

Let's give some love to our Sponsors and Partners:

All in One Bakeshop
Arsenal Brand
Bake Space
DaQRi
Google Places
Honest Tea
Hops and Grain
Keep Austin Dog Friendly
Keeper Collection
Live Oak Brewing
ManUpTexasBBQ
Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling
The Lonely Gourmet
Twin Liquors