National Fried Chicken Festival

The National Fried Chicken Festival (FCF), presented by Raising Cane’s, is a two-day outdoor festival bringing together hundreds of thousands from across the nation around a shared love of great food, music, and culture. FCF is back for its seventh annual event with all the things guests have come to know and love, including a wide variety of world-class dishes from over 40 participating restaurants, all-day entertainment from renowned musicians, bands, and DJs, multiple 21+ VIP options, including a multi-access lounge and new unlimited Beer Garden, large-scale sponsor activations, family-friendly games and activities, share-worthy photo ops, and much more throughout the weekend.

Each restaurant will have the opportunity to compete for bragging rights in the festival’s four food competitions: “Best Fried Chicken,” “Best Use of Chicken in a Dish," "Best Chicken Sandwich," and new this year, the "People's Choice Award" voted on by the public each day. Back by popular demand is the return of the HEINZ® “Food is Culture” Stage with cooking demonstrations, panel discussions, and more, with some of the nation’s best-known celebrity chefs and culinary thought leaders.

Get ready for a celebration of food, family, and culture like none other this fall!

When is National Fried Chicken Fest 

National Fried Chicken Fest is October 5 & 6, 2024 

Where is National Fried Chicken Fest? 

This year’s festival returns to the Lakefront (Lakeshore Dr & Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122).

What’s the best way to get to National Fried Chicken Fest? 

If you choose to bring your own car, there is plenty of space to park along the lakefront, some near the levee and some overlooking Pontchartrain Lake.  You may also bike to the festival, but bikes are not allowed within festival grounds.  

Other options for transportation include rideshares or taxis.  

Where can I buy tickets to National Fried Chicken Fest? 

Daily tickets to Fried Chicken Fest start at $5 for early bird through $119 for VIP, with multiple price options in between.

Where can I find more information about National Fried Chicken Fest?  

More information on National Fried Chicken Fest can be found on their website and social.