Building Innovative Solutions between Ghana, Nigeria, Africa and the USA (Email to be an Exhibitor queensofafricausa@gmail.com $750.00 USD, you must have a valid visa to travel. New Orleans is the main city in America where many West Africans worked and lived during the Atlantic Slave Trade. New Orleans Louisiana is West After.

NOLA New Orleans Mac & Cheese and Fried Chicken Festival A Soulè Train and Soul Food Extravaganza
Old Lake Forest Plaza Parking lot

Sun, Jun 29 at 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

5700 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127, USA
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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, tacos), Honduras Food, Wholly Burgers, Sweet Tea Sensation, BBQ, Vietnamese Food ( Chai Teas, Po-Boys) 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!
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 Ground 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.
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)
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)
Be A Sponsor
Sponsorships (Your Early Sponsorship helps us to Advertise Early with your logo information)
Elbow Macaroni Sponsorship Level - Monetary $50,000 package
•Main Stage named after company
•Company logo displayed on website, social sites, and select promotional materials
•50 Event passes
Vendor Exhibit 10x10 Space or Food Truck or Trailer Space 10-26 feet long
*T-shirt Sponsorship
•Preferred Sponsor parking
*14 - Honorable Mentions
Linguine Sponsorship Level – Monetary $25,000 package includes:
• Company logo displayed, social sites, and select promotional materials
•40 Event passes
Vendor Exhibit 10x10 Space or Food Truck or Trailer Space 10-26 feet long
*T-shirt Sponsorship
•Preferred/sponsor parking
*7 - Honorable Mentions
Fettuccine Sponsorship Level – Monetary $15,000
• Company logo displayed, social sites, and select promotional materials
•20 Event passes
Vendor Exhibit 10x10 Space or Food Truck or Trailer Space 10-26 feet long
*T-shirt Sponsorship
•Preferred/sponsor parking
Penne Sponsorship Level - Monetary $10,000
• Company logo displayed, social sites, and select promotional materials
Vendor Exhibit 10x10 Space or Food Truck or Trail Space 10-26 feet long
*T-shirt Sponsorship 15 Event passes
•Preferred/sponsor parking
•T-sponsorship
Lasagna Sponsorship Level $5,000
• Company logo displayed, social sites, and select promotional materials
•10 Event passes
•Preferred/sponsor parking
10x10 Space or Food Truck or Trailer Space 10-26 feet long
*T-shirt Sponsorship
Ravioli Sponsorship Level - Monetary $2,500
• Company logo displayed, social sites, and select promotional materials
•5 Event passes
•Preferred/sponsor parking
10x10 Space or Food Truck or Trailer Space 10-26 feet long
*T-shirt Sponsorship
Cheese Sauce Sponsorship Level - Monetary $1,500
•4 Event passes
•Preferred/sponsor parking
Vendor Exhibit 10x10 Space or Food Truck or Trailer Space 10-26 feet long
*T-shirt Sponsorship
Spaghetti Sponsorship $750.00
•2 Event passes
•Preferred/sponsor parking
Vendor Exhibit 10x10 Space (No Food Truck or Trailer )
*T-shirt Sponsorship
Corporations and Companies 5 plus employees please select a Sponsorship
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Old Lake Forest Plaza Parking lot
5700 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127, USA