Founded in 2016 in New Orleans, 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 country around a shared love of great food, music, and culture. The 2024 edition will feature everything guests have come to know and love about the festival, including a wide variety of food offerings from over 40 restaurants, all-day entertainment from renowned musical acts and celebrity chefs across four stages, multiple 21+ VIP options available for purchase, large-scale sponsor activations, family-friendly activities, share-worthy photo ops, and much more throughout the weekend.

FCF is honored to have been named the sixth best “Specialty Food Festival” in the nation by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for its award-winning cuisine and unique guest experience centered around the city’s rich culinary heritage, traditions, and talent.
Come and see what all the hype is about at the seventh annual event this fall, taking place October 5 - 6 on the New Orleans Lakefront (Lakeshore Drive at Franklin Avenue in the greenspace directly behind the UNO Lakefront Arena located at 6801 Franklin), and take advantage discounted early bird tickets before prices increase in the coming weeks.