NEW ORLEANS MAC & CHEESE, CREOLE FRIED CHICKEN & TIANA'S BEIGNET FEST

NOLA MAC & CHEESE FESTIVAL & FRIED CHICKEN SUNDAY JUNE 28, 2026 is rolling in action in New Orleans East "A Soulé Train and Soul Food Extravaganza!" Get ready for a cheesy, finger lickin fried chicken, lips smacking extravaganza! Indulge in ooey-gooey goodness from a variety of vendors serving up their unique twists on this classic comfort food. Whether you like it traditional or loaded with toppings, there's something for every mac & cheese & fried chicken lover here. Don't miss out on this delicious event - mark your calendars now!

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NEW ORLEANS MAC & CHEESE MEETS CREOLE FRIED CHICKEN WITH BEIGNETS DONUTS GRUB FEST 2026 is rolling in action in New Orleans "A Soulè Train and Soul Food Extravaganza!" Get ready for a cheesy, finger lickin fried chicken, lips smacking, powder sugar extravaganza! Indulge in ooey-gooey goodness from a variety of vendors such as Jamaican (ox tails, jerk chicken, tacos), Creole Fried Chicken, Honduras Food, Wholly Burgers, Vietnamese Food, Po-Boys, Vegan Food, Sweet Sensation, Turkey Legs, Fried Fish, Nachos , BBQ, Chai Teas, Sno Balls, Beignets Donuts and much more serving up their unique twists on this classic comfort food. Whether you like it traditional or loaded with toppings, there's something for every mac & cheese, fried chicken and beignet lover here. Don't miss out on this delicious event - mark your calendars now!

New Orleans voted #1 for Food in 2025 again retains her spot in serving up some of the Best Food!

Our Annual Version of a SoulèTrain Extravaganza Mac & Cheese with Fried Chicken, Beignets Fest 3 delicious Foods credits African Americans that created these delicious recipes will be held in New Orleans East

Activities and Music

Our Fest is fun for everyone. Enjoy DJ, Live Music!!

Featuring Artist NIIBOII -KHALI 2:00 pm

Comedians

Brass Band

Children enjoy our designated play area.

Vegan options available

Vegan, Vegetarians options

Are you a Mac & Cheese and Fried Chicken Expert, request to be a Judge. Will you take the Mac & Cheese & Creole Fried Chicken prize. Our festival will have a Mac & Cheese & eating contest! Applications open now to enter. Email [email protected]

Minors 16 and under must have an Adult

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