# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Gainesville Chicken Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Mark your calendars to flock to Gainesville-Hall County this fall – the 2026 Gainesville Chicken Festival, "Georgia's Official Chicken Cook-Off," will be BACK and better than ever.

Known as the Poultry Capital of the World, the City of Gainesville looks forward to bringing back this fan-favorite event Saturday, Oct. 17, featuring 17,000 pounds of freshly cooked chicken. Sample tried-and-true recipes, plus some new ones, from professional and amateur pitmasters cooking on the Lake Lanier Olympic Park Plaza who know how to prepare award-winning drumsticks, wings, legs, tenders and thighs.

Participating cook teams – which will be barbecuing, frying, grilling and sautéing the day's grub – will also be judged in multiple categories for a chance to win the grand champion title, among others. Festival-goers will have the final say as to which team receives the prized People's Choice Award, so don't forget to vote!

The day will unfold as follows:
🍗 𝟭𝟭 𝗮.𝗺.-𝟯:𝟰𝟱 𝗽.𝗺. - Enjoy a variety of chicken dishes prepared and served by cook teams
🍗 𝟯 𝗽.𝗺. - Wristband sales and food service end
🍗 𝟰 𝗽.𝗺. - 2026 Gainesville Chicken Festival Cook-Off Contest winners announced, awarded

Companion food and beverage vendors will also be in attendance.

Stop by the concessions stand where the City will be slinging some Gainesville Chicken Festival-branded merch, like T-shirts, sweatshirts, walking chicken balloons and more.

Additional details will be forthcoming.

For more information, including updates, "Like" @LakeLanierOlympicVenue on Facebook or visit exploregainesville.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/2026-gainesville-chicken-festival/200030454305805
- **Event Categories**: festivals, contests, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 208

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gainesville
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506-3721, United States
- **lat**: 34.354
- **long**: -83.79295
- **full address**: 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506-3721, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Gainesville Chicken Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a5d2a2ef83bb9219bf22ba953767133e43f95f7bf7510e571d074876fce9f69a-rimg-w1200-h628-dce8e8e8-gmir?v=1787420205

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Gainesville Chicken Festival being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Gainesville Chicken Festival takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506-3721, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Gainesville Chicken Festival?
  - **A:** 2026 Gainesville Chicken Festival is organized by Lake Lanier Olympic Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Gainesville Chicken Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gainesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 200+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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