A pair of Orange County festivals are joining forces to create a new event this fall — featuring local music and people’s favorite Southern meals. The organizers of Acme’s Salt & Smoke festival and Sonark Media’s Harvest Festival announced Tuesday the inaugural Salt & Smoke & Sound Festival, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Blackwood Farm Park from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Steven Raets — the founder and CEO of Sonark Media — and Acme’s chef and owner Kevin Callaghan joined 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck on the air to unveil the partnership described as “where the culinary arts meet its musical heart.” “Salt & Smoke & Sound features renowned chefs, pitmasters, and brewers, alongside a curated lineup of musicians and performers,” said Raets. “Our goal is to deliver top-tier live music and food and to bring this community together annually for a day outdoors.” Raets launched the Harvest Festival in 2024, aiming to create a family-friendly festival to highlight local musicians alongs...