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Presented by Raising Cane's, the festival celebrates a decade of food, music, and culture, expanding this year to three days October 9-11, 2026 at the UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds located across the levee with over 30 new vendors, two stages of music and easy parking. Photos below are from Saturday, October 11, 2026. #nfcf2026 #nfcf #nationalfriedchickenfestival
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Presented by Raising Cane's, the festival celebrates a decade of food, music, and culture, expanding this year to three days October 9-11, 2026 at the UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds located across the levee with over 30 new vendors, two stages of music and easy parking. Photos below are from Saturday, October 11, 2026. #nfcf2026 #nfcf #nationalfriedchickenfestival

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