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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Cupcake Smackdown 3.0 Wrap up post

The party may be over, and from the looks of the photos, Cupcake Smackdown 3.0 was a blast (pun intended!).  The estimated attendance this year was 1,500 humans and 30 canines who gathered to enjoy cupcakes, local craft beer, bbq, shooting green pigs, and the photo booth.  Hungry Todd Rungy also broke a record of eating 6 sugar free cupcake in under 59.2 seconds to raise awareness for diabetes.  While the goal of Cupcake Smackdown(s) is to provide a community event to promote local businesses, the event also serves as a case study in social media.  For the last three years, Cupcake Smackdown was organized and promoted via social media only.  While we have received our fair share of earned traditional media (radio and television news), zero advertising dollars were spent on the event.  It can be done.   

A giant thanks to all of our sponsors (listed below) for making this event happen.  And a special thanks for all the breweries for providing delicious local craft beers at our parties.  I encourage everyone to check them out and to keep supporting our local breweries.  If you don't see them our your favorite bar, a little gentle coaxing can sometimes get more craft beers on the menu.  

There isn't enough space to post all the Cupcake Smackdown photos taken by Annie Ray, but here's the link to them.  I had a serious problem of trying to pick the cutest ones to include in this post. 

 







Photo by John M.P. Knox (@hopsafari)

There's me. Dressed like a pig.  Being shot with cupcakes.  Oink, Oink! Photo courtesy of @AndreaSchulle

Here's a list of blog posts, videos, and radio links about Cupcake Smackdown (to add yours, email or tweet me):
 
http://youstayhoppyaustin.blogspot.com/2011/06/june-state-beer-challenge-day-6.html

http://thatsuperawesomeblog.com/2011/06/13/a-few-things-2/

http://www.austintxonthecheap.com/?p=7400

http://www.ginnysaustin.com/?p=1152

http://matadornetwork.com/radar/cupcake-smackdown-austin/

http://austinbeergeek.blogspot.com/2011/06/big-weekend-ahead-for-beer-lovers.html

http://www.freefuninaustin.com/2011/06/cupcake-smackdown-on-saturday.html

http://todo.nowaustin.com/event/411348

http://www.livemom.com/2011/06/03/the-weekenders-events-for-austin-families-june3-5-2011/

http://omssstar.blogspot.com/2011/06/austinist-daily-beirut-part-one-of.html

http://diabetesupdate.blogspot.com/2011/06/ada-eat-cupcakes-for-cure-or-why-you.html

http://www.thesmartkitchenblog.com/2011/06/cupcakeriot-cupcake-smackdown-30.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2011/05/june-4th-cupcake-smackdown-in-austin.html

http://austinist.com/2011/06/02/cupcake_smackdown_30_this_saturday.php

http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/food2/entries/2011/05/27/how_to_take_advantage_of_inter.html

https://blindedbythebite.wordpress.com/2011/06/09/gluten-free-iacp-recap-blinded-by-the-bite-turns-1-year-old/

http://twitter.com/#!/1queenofspoons/statuses/76285094138093568

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lonely-gourmet/2011/05/30/lonely-gourmet-friday-radio-feast-special

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVYoCvh5YZk

http://places.blogspot.com/2011/06/tasting-and-launching-austins-best.html





And a GIANT thank you to all of our sponsors:

A special thank you to @ChevyTexan for sponsoring the official #cupcakeriot vehicle.  I was completely spoiled by this fully loaded GMC Denali.  I did not want to give it back. 

The Denali had one of those cool windshield displays.  Pretty awesome. 



Photo by John M. P. Knox (@hopsafari)
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Cupcake Smackdown 3.0 is back and ANGRY! - June 4th #CupcakeRiot

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 and Keep Austin Dog Friendly (YAY PUPPIES!).   This year's event also celebrates the 9th birthday of Keep Austin Dog Friendly and @MousetheDog.  As always, admittance is free.  And bring some cash for the fun and nommables.  Fun activities include:
Hashtag: #CupcakeRiot   or @misohungry
 


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

Time:  5pm - 8 pm

 Location: Hops and Grain Brewery 507 Calles St Austin, TX 78702.

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. Please see map below for a layout of the event.


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

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:
Volunteering or Sponsoring: If you would like to volunteer for the Cupcake Smackdown, please sign up here. For sponsorship inquiries, please email Jennie@ miso hungry now. com.



Dog friendly details:  While we love puppies and other cuddly creatures, the June heat might make the day uncomfortable for your pet.  While there will be water, fans, and a wading pool available for the dogs, please be aware that heat stroke can be fatal to your pet.  Please also make sure that your dog is well-behaved in large crowds, around delicious food, and loud sounds. Dogs that do not behave like canine good citizens will be given a time out.  All dogs must be on leash, and please potty your dog outside of the gated area.  
 
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