Banger’s Smoke Out Rained Out, Meatball Festival, Sugar and Rice Launch, and More

RAIN OUT — Another event falls victim to the torrential downpours predicted for Austin tomorrow, Saturday November 23: Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden’s Smoke Out is cancelled. No make up date has been set. [EaterWire]

FOOD MEDIA WIRE — Sugar and Rice is launching their third issue at Métier Cook's Supply on Sunday, November 23, from 3-5pm. Guests can mingle with the editor and some of the writers while enjoying complimentary drinks and food from Houston-based 8th Wonder Beer and Dairymaids. [EaterWire]

WEST SIXTH — Luckily, the second annual Austin Meatball Festival is being held indoors and is still on for tomorrow, Saturday, November 22, from 12-5pm at the Winflo Osteria's Listening Room. Restaurants, including Freedmen's, No Va, and Southside Flying Pizza, will compete to see who makes the best ball of meat. [EaterWire]

HILL COUNTRY — Get ready to dine on booze, pig, and other foods and drinks at the Austin Wine and Food Alliance’s fourth annual Wine and Swine on Sunday, November 23. Participating chefs and dishes include John Bates and Brandon Martinez of Noble Sandwich Co.'s smoked pork taco with lard tortilla and fermented jalapeno salsa; Ben Runkle and Bryan Butler of Salt and Time's Pork, Many Ways; and Mat Clouser of Swift's Attic and Wu Chow's Three Little Piggies. Tickets are still available for the event held at the Star Hill Ranch. [EaterWire]