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NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans’ first-ever Fried Chicken Festival announced its musical lineup Wednesday.

Sweet Crude, John Boutte, Tank and the Bangas, the Brass-A-Holics and DJ Mannie Fresh. FCF is set to take place on Sunday, September 25, 2016, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., at Lafayette Square

“Each of our entertainers infuses their own unique twist on the traditional sounds of New Orleans,” said Cleveland Spears, III, FCF organizer and President/CEO of the Spears Group. “Festival goers will enjoy great food and a dynamic lineup of live entertainment.”

Fried Chicken Festival, presented by Raising Cane’s is a free outdoor festival that brings food, music, family and festivities together in celebration of the classic Southern dish.

The festival will include events such as the Fried Chicken Tenders Eating Contest and the Best Fried Chicken Contest, which will be judged by local and national food writers, bloggers and critics.

The event will feature a 10-foot ONE LOVE wall where festival attendees will be encouraged to share a message of love and encouragement as well as what they love about fried chicken and the festival.

For more information, please visit friedchickenfestival.com