October 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 2026 | Celebrate 10 Years of the National Fried Chicken Festival (FCF)! Founded in 2016, FCF was built on a simple idea: bringing people together through a shared love of food. 

Experience three full days of food, music, and culture, with delicious dishes from over 40 restaurants, three stages of entertainment, plus five unique VIP experiences, and fun for the whole family. From award-winning fried chicken favorites to vegetarian, vegan, and everything in between, FCF 2026 will showcase flavors for every palate. 

Entertainment Lineup (Friday 10/2): 

Entergy Stage 

3:30-6pm: DJ Jess 

6-7pm: Shamar Allen's Ratchet Jazz 

7-9:30pm: ANTWIGADEE! 

Festival Stage 

3:30-5pm: Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong Jazz Camp Ensemble 

5:30-7pm: Mikey Offline 

7:30-8:30pm: Marc Broussard 

Tickets start at $21 (Friday Single Day) | $70.61 (Saturday or Sunday Single Day) | $115.70 Weekend Pass | Free for Kids 12 & Under 

More information at https://friedchickenfestival.com/