The weekend forecast has forced Fried Chicken Festival organizers to postpone the 10th anniversary of the fest to next weekend.
While some vendors are ready and willing to pivot, others have already spent time and money preparing for this weekend and fear their efforts may go to waste.
“For the first time ever, I had my truck and trailer already loaded since Sunday, ready for the fest. I feel like we had our legs underneath us and this was going to be our best year to present ourselves,” said Marlon Williams, owner of Chicken’s Kitchen.
Williams and his team invested nearly $15,000 into festival preparation and can’t reschedule to next week due to a scheduling conflict.
They, along with other small businesses, are hoping the community brings business to their brick-and-mortar locations this weekend to make up for the loss.
Here are local spots you can go and support this weekend:
Chicken’s Kitchen
- Location : 921 Peters Rd, Harvey, LA 70058
- Open Saturday & Sunday this weekend from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday special : favorite dishes
- Sunday Special : sampler plates
Jessie’s HuckABucks
- Found at these locations.
- *Will be at rescheduled Fried Chicken Fest next weekend
Thai Nola
- Location: 5931 Bullard Ave, New Orleans East
- Open Tuesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring a Thai and Creole brunch and live band or DJ
- Blend of New Orleans creole cuisine and Thailand culture
Bonafried
- Location: 3101 Grand Rte Saint John St, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Hours : Friday 11 a.m. to 3p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 3p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- *Will be at rescheduled Fried Chicken Fest next weekend
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