New Orleans’ National Fried Chicken Festival Is Selling a Ticket That Gets You Unlimited Beer
BEFORE YOU SIP
The National Fried Chicken Festival’s special Beer Garden ticket includes unlimited beer all day, plus access to an exclusive lounge, light snacks, complimentary water, and an air-conditioned VIP restroom.
If unlimited beer isn’t your thing, VIP Single Day passes include three complimentary alcoholic beverages, a fried chicken meal, and other festival perks.
There are few food and drink combinations that hit as hard as a frosty beer and a perfectly crispy piece of fried chicken. An ice cold Corona and a fresh batch of my dad’s fried chicken is my personal fave.
And if you’re a fan of both fried chicken and beer, then there’s a festival you’ll absolutely want on your radar this fall. That piece of poultry paradise is the National Fried Chicken Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana. The festival, which is presented by Raising Cane’s, will will take place from October 2nd through October 4th at the New Orleans Lakefront.
With the National Fried Chicken Festival celebrating 10 years next month, they’ve got a pretty stacked lineup of vendors and performers. Among some of the notable acts scheduled to hit the stage are 2 Chainz, Nelly, Keri Hilson, A-Trak, and Big Freedia.
So, about that fried chicken and beer…The National Fried Chicken Festival is selling a special Beer Garden ticket that gets you unlimited beer and a number of other perks.
“The Stella Artois Beer Garden experience includes unlimited beer throughout the day in an exclusive lounge area with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis, an air-conditioned VIP restroom trailer, light snacks, and complimentary water throughout the day. All beer must be consumed within the beer garden,” reads a description of the Beer Garden ticket option.
Beer Garden tickets vary by price each day, but you can expect to pay between $65 to $100 (minus fees).
Another boozy option is the VIP Single Day passes. Those tix range in price from $109 to $199, and they get you three complimentary alcoholic beverages per day, a fried chicken meal, and other festival perks.
Lastly, if you’re not looking to splurge, you can purchase general admission tickets starting at $21.
For more information on the National Fried Chicken Festival, and to snag your tickets, visit FriedChickenFestival.com.