The National Fried Chicken Festival

The National Fried Chicken Festival Bringing hundreds of thousands together from across the U.S. through a shared love of fried chicken since 2016.

Come join us Oct. 4 & 5 on the New Orleans Lakefront to see why we were named USA Today's 6th Best Specialty Food Festival in the nation!

10/09/2025

This weekend would not have been possible without the support of our incredible sponsors. From longtime presenting sponsor Raising Cane's to brand-new partners like Delta Utilities and Events DC - each and every one of you was imperative to the success of this year's festival. THANK YOU 🙏

Please give it up for your 2025 National Fried Chicken Festival presented by Raising Cane's award winners!🏆 Best Fried C...
10/08/2025

Please give it up for your 2025 National Fried Chicken Festival presented by Raising Cane's award winners!

🏆 Best Fried Chicken — Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken New Orleans, La
🏆 Best Use of Chicken in a Dish — Chicken's Kitchen
🏆 People's Choice Award — Southerns
🏆 Culinary Icon — Chef Nini Nguyen

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Closing out Day 2 with the legendary Sugarhill Gang

10/05/2025

Blanco Brown is live on the Delta Stage!

10/05/2025
The sun is officially out and the party is just getting started here on the Lakefront! See below for today’s revised sch...
10/05/2025

The sun is officially out and the party is just getting started here on the Lakefront! See below for today’s revised schedule and come spend Sunday Funday with us at the 2025 National Fried Chicken Festival presented by Raising Cane's ☀️🍗

Address

Lakeshore Drive At Franklin Avenue
New Orleans, LA
70122

Website

https://friedchickenfestival.com/5k

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The National Fried Chicken Festival (FCF) is a free outdoor festival in New Orleans that brings food, music, family and fun together in celebration of a classic Southern dish.