Fried Chicken Festival

The National Fried Chicken Festival Presented by Raising Cane’s is a two-day outdoor festival bringing together food lovers from across the country around a shared love of great food, music, culture and everyone’s favorite Southern dish – fried chicken. The 2025 edition will feature everything guests have come to know and love about the festival, including a wide variety of food offerings – including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options – from over 40 restaurants, all-day entertainment from renowned musical acts across three stages, multiple VIP options available for purchase, large-scale sponsor activations, family-friendly activities, share-worthy photo ops, and much more throughout the weekend. MUSIC THIS YEAR: Lloyd, Blanco Brown, G Love and Special Sauce, Sugarhill Gang, Disko Cowboy, Choppa, Flagboy Giz, Tucka, and Maggie Koerner.

And keep an eye out for B97's own Tpot and Speedy on stage and in the crowd! Yes, our favorite "turkeys" will be there at chicken fest. :)

FCF was honored to have been named the sixth best “Specialty Food Festival” in the nation in 2024 by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for its award-winning dishes and unique guest experience centered around the city’s rich culinary heritage, traditions, and talent. See more at friedchickenfestival.com.

General Admission tickets start as low as $5, with upgraded options starting at $39 for the unlimited Beer Garden and $79 for VIP with access to four lounges. Purchase ahead of time to take advantage of early bird pricing before ticket prices increase.

**KIDS 12 & UNDER GET INTO THE FESTIVAL FOR FREE. HOWEVER, KIDS WILL REQUIRE AN ACCOMPANYING TICKET TO ENTER THE ALL-AGES VIP LOUNGES.