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Ten years. Three days. One legendary city. This is the National Fried Chicken Festival. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 9 - 11, 2026 Celebrate a decade of the National Fried Chicken Festival (FCF) presented by Raising Cane’s this fall along the scenic backdrop of the New Orleans Lakefront. Founded in 2016, FCF was built on a simple idea: bringing people together through a shared love of food.  Now, for its 10th anniversary, the festival is going bigger than ever before with a three-day celebration and upgraded music lineup, featuring top-tier national recording artists throughout the weekend. Come experience three full days of food, music, and culture, with delicious dishes from over 35 restaurants, three stages of entertainment, plus five unique lounge 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. Whether you're a longtime fan or experiencing the festival for the first time, don't miss the biggest celebration yet. TICKET PRICING Friday tickets are offered at past years’ price points, while Saturday and Sunday pricing reflects the expanded entertainment and featured performances on those days.**AS ALWAYS, KIDS 12 & UNDER GET IN FREE** FOR GA: All kids must be with a ticketed adult. No more than two kids per ticketed adult. FOR VIP: Anyone under the age of 21 will require an Accompanying Minor VIP ticket to enter the All-Ages VIP Lounges with a VIP-ticketed adult. PARKING ADD-ON: New this year, you can now skip the hassle of paying on-site and pre-purchase parking as an add-on to any ticket.