NOLA MAC & CHEESE AND FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL 2025 A SOUL TRAIN & SOUL FOOD EXTRAVAGANZA
NOLA MAC & CHEESE AND FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL 2025 is rolling in action in New Orleans East "A Soul 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! As we head in 2025 we are expecting a Great Year with Great Expectations! New Orleans voted #1 for Food in 2024 again retains her spot in serving up some of the Best Food!
Our Annual Version of Soul Train and Soul Food Mac & Cheese and Fried Chicken Festival will be held in New Orleans East. Join us to sample different Mac & Cheese and Fried Chicken entrees from different vendors .
Enjoy music, dancing, drinks, and vendors to shop. (Bring your own chairs and Umbrella to stay cool)
Activities and Music
Our Festival is fun for everyone. Enjoy music and dancing from 12:00 am - 6:00 pm while children enjoy our designated play area.
Early Bird Arrival 10:00 am and try New Orleans Tiana's Beignets Donuts $10 Sunday June 29, 2025 (Redeem for a sample of Beignets Donuts)
$10 Admission (Redeem for a Mini Sample of Mac & Cheese with Chicken Bites Sampler) Time: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location New Orleans East, 8700 Lake Forest Blvd, 70127
Try Queen Mama Alaina's Kitchen Famous Mac & Cheese, Vegan, Vegetarians and Vendors encourage to apply and showcase your delicious entrees.The Mac & Cheese with Fried Chicken dishes will be judged by Mac & Cheese Experts Are you a Mac & Cheese and Fried Chicken Expert, request to be a Judge. Will you take the Mac & Cheese & Fried Chicken prize. Our festival will have a Mac n Cheese eating contest! Applications open now to enter.
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Admission
NOLA Mac & Cheese and Fried Chicken Festival is $10 to enter, with food and drink tickets available to purchase on Eventbrite.
Food Trucks, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Retail Vendors, Serious Inquiries only: Text 504-224-3070 and email
nolakreweofwestafricafestival@gmail.com
Contest Entry $10 Win Trophy, Prize and recognition for The Best Mac & Cheese and Fried Chicken, please make 2 trays if your ingredients are seafood, one dish without seafood for judging)
Proceeds from the event will benefit orphans aka foster kids, elderly, widows, destitute situations, preventative sex trafficking program, No Kid Left Behind Food Program, minority groups of children with autism and non verbal communication educational support programs.
Sponsorship Available (Your Early Sponsorship helps us to Advertise Early with your logo information)
Elbow Macaroni Sponsorship Level - Monetary $50,000 package
•Main Stage named after company
•Company logo displayed on website, social sites, and select promotional materials
•50 Event passes
•Vendor spot 30x30
•Preferred Sponsor parking
T-shirt sponsorship
*14 - Honorable Mentions
Linguine Sponsorship Level – Monetary $25,000 package includes:
• Company logo displayed, social sites, and select promotional materials
•40 Event passes
•Vendor spot 30x30
•Preferred/sponsor parking
•T-sponsorship
*7 - Honorable Mentions
Fettuccine Sponsorship Level – Monetary $15,000
• Company logo displayed, social sites, and select promotional materials
•20 Event passes
•Vendor spot 20x20
•Preferred/sponsor parking
•T-sponsorship
Penne Sponsorship Level - Monetary $10,000
• Company logo displayed, social sites, and select promotional materials
•15 Event passes
•Vendor spot 10x10
•Preferred/sponsor parking
•T-sponsorship
Lasagna Sponsorship Level $5,000
• Company logo displayed, social sites, and select promotional materials
•10 Event passes
•Preferred/sponsor parking
*8 ft Table for Informational Services
*T-shirt Sponsorship
Ravioli Sponsorship Level - Monetary $2,500
• Company logo displayed, social sites, and select promotional materials
•5 Event passes
•Preferred/sponsor parking
*6 ft. Table for Informational Services
*T-shirt Sponsorship
Spaghetti Subsidized Program for Vendors $200 plus processing fee (this fee will increase after subsidized grant is depleted)
Retail Vendor Spaces, Food Trucks, Small Businesses, non profits 1-4 employees
Corporations and Companies 5 plus employees please select a Sponsorship
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Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2905482-0
