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National Fried Chicken Festival 2026

Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds · 6801 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122Deadline passed
Booth fee
$4,500–$7,500/booth
across all applications
Dates
Oct 2–4, 2026
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National Fried Chicken Festival

The National Fried Chicken Festival is a three-day food and music festival held on the New Orleans Lakefront, October 2-4, 2026, at the Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds. The 10th-anniversary edition features fried chicken from more than 35 restaurants, live music across multiple stages, a culinary stage and a 5K run/walk.

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Food vendorsClosed

  • food

Application 2Closed

  • food
  • dessert

Non-food vendorsOpen

  • retail
  • artwork
  • bath and beauty
  • jewelry
  • candles
  • ceramics
  • home goods
  • clothing
  • children's items

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