National Fried Chicken Festival
Lakeshore Drive Lakeshore Drive & Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122.
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Fried Chicken Festival - Lafayette Square
The Fried Chicken Festival at Lafayette Square in New Orleans on Sunday, September 25, 2016. (Photo by Peter G. Forest)
If you saw "Fried Chicken Festival" and thought, "Oooh, I've got to check that out ..." you're not alone. Come to the New Orleans Lakefront at Franklin Avenue this weekend to celebrate the almighty fried bird. Favorite local restaurants like Bonafried and Bao Mi, plus others from across the country will be in attendance slinging their fried chicken delicacies and more—which will then be up for awards like "Best Fried Chicken" and "Best Use of Fried Chicken in a Dish." Plus, there will be live music, a vendor marketplace, and a family zone to entertain the whole family. 11 am–9 pm both days. $15 general admission; $25 for a weekend pass. friedchickenfestival.com.
