NOLA NEW ORLEANS MAC & CHEESE AND FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL ALONG WITH TIANA'S BEIGNETS DONUTS 2025 is rolling in action in New Orleans East "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) , Honduras, Wholly Burgers, Sweet Tea Sensation, BBQ, Thai Tea, 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 2024 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!!

Artist NIIBOII -KHALI 2:00 pm 

Celebrity Artist DEE-1 3:00 pm

Where Dem Fans At Party?? Whoahh Got My Boots On The Grount with NOLA Kathleen KWL Steppers 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Where your best Cowboy hat and boots and you might get picked as a winner)

Children enjoy our designated play area. 

Vegan options available Queen Mama Alaina's Kitchen Famous Mac & Cheese, Vegan, Vegetarians options

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 & Cheese & eating contest! Applications open now to enter. Email nolakreweofwestafricafestival@gmail.com

A portion of proceeds from the event will benefits Queens of Africa United International Foundation USA 501c3 to assist orphans aka foster kids, elderly, widows, destitute situations preventative sex trafficking and child prostitution program, autism non verbal communication educational support.

Food Trucks, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Retail Vendors, Serious Inquiries only email: we accept Zelle and Cashapp for Vendors Sponsorship Levels (direct deposit)

Small Businesses New Vendor Fees as of May 5, 2025 and New Location to Accommodate our Event Needs: (Retail, Crafts, Services $224.99) (Desserts, Beverages $249.95) (10x10 Food $349.99) (Food Truck or Trailer $749.99) Low and High Alcohol $1,500 (prices subject to change) You can be out of state and sell at our event. 

Electricity and Trash fee $199.99 per Vendor in addition to your Vendor Fee. 

 nolakreweofwestafricafestivals@gmail.com

Contest Entry $10, Win Trophy, Prize and recognition for The Best Mac & Cheese, fried chicken, Beignets please make 2 trays if your ingredients are seafood, one dish without seafood for judging)
Minors 16 and under must have an Adult