Ten years. Three days. One legendary city. This is the National Fried Chicken Festival. Celebrate 10 years of the National Fried Chicken Festival presented by Raising Cane’s this fall along the iconic New Orleans Lakefront. Founded in 2016, FCF was built on a simple idea: bringing people together through a shared love of food, music, and culture. Now, for its 10th-anniversary milestone, the festival is going bigger than ever. Come experience three full days of fun, featuring over 40 restaurants, three stages of live entertainment, five unique VIP experiences, and so much more. From award-winning fried chicken favorites to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free offerings, the festival showcases flavors for every palate. FCF 2026 is proud to debut its biggest music lineup to date, with national recording artists, beloved local talent, and nonstop entertainment throughout the weekend. 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 priced to remain the affordable, accessible entry point fans have enjoyed for years. Saturday and Sunday pricing reflects the expanded entertainment offerings and upgraded music programming across those days. Explore discounted weekend pass options and be sure to purchase early to lock in the lowest available price, as all tickets will continue to increase incrementally closer to the event: Early Bird: June 23 – July 6 *through National Fried Chicken Day or while supplies last* Advance 1: July 7 – August 12 *or while supplies last* Advance 2: August 13 – October 1 *or while supplies last* On-Site / Weekend Of: October 2 – 4 *or while supplies last* **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: Kids and minors 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.