Food Festival, Live Music · Fried Chicken Festival, Southern Food Celebration, Live Music Stages
National Fried Chicken Festival
Three-day outdoor festival celebrating fried chicken and Southern food culture; 50+ restaurants from across the U.S., 3 live music stages, wing eating contest, Best Fried Chicken competition
Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
3:00 PM
New Orleans Lakefront, Lakeshore Dr. at Franklin Ave. (behind UNO Lakefront Arena)
Festivals for Good
100,000 expected
GA and VIP; early bird on sale June 16, 2026; gate tickets available