Fried Chicken Festival: Dates, Times, Info

You doesn’t love fried chicken? If you do, you surely won’t want to miss the Fried Chicken Festival set for New Orleans, Louisiana the first weekend of October 2022.

This article will tell you everything you need to know about the Fried Chicken Festival, which will take place on Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans.

Fried Chicken Festival: What You Need To Know

The Fried Chicken Festival is back after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, you can expect some finger-licking goodness like never before.

This year, attendees can expect vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options for those who aren’t into the traditional yard bird with all the fixings.

Also, on the menu: boudin stuffed fried chicken, bang bang chicken bao, deep-fried buffalo chicken egg rolls, fried jalapeño drummers, and more.

Where Will The Fried Chicken Festival Take Place?

The Fried Chicken Festival will take place along the New Orleans Lakefront not far from the city’s downtown and the famous Bourbon Street.

When Will The Fried Chicken Festival Take Place?

The Fried Chicken Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.

Fried Chicken Festival Participants

• Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
• Southerns
• We Dat’s Chicken & Shrimp
• Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken & Waffles
• Soule’ Cafe
• Afrodisiac
• Josephine’s Kitchen
• Pollo
• Stuff’d (Texas)
• KOK Wings & Things (Lafayette)

Final Word

The Fried Chicken Festival is one of many New Orleans outdoor festivals. Here are some other New Orleans festivals you don’t want to miss.