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June 16, 2026

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The Heat is ON at the Murfreesboro Hot Chicken Festival

Don't be cooped up this summer, spice up your weekend with this delicious event!

Don’t miss the 4th annual Murfreesboro Hot Chicken Festival, a sizzling summer showdown on Saturday, July 26 at the Historic Square in downtown Murfreesboro!

Spice up your Saturday with shopping, musical performances, games and some of the best Hot Chicken in the Boro from 4 – 9 p.m. General admission is free!

Expect a lively downtown experience featuring:

  • Award-Winning Hot Chicken: Local hot chicken artisans will battle it out for spicy awards
  • Shopping & Games: Stroll through a variety of local vendors and enjoy games and entertainment for all ages
  • Live Community Vibes: Whether you’re a hot chicken connoisseur or just in it for the fun, there’s something for everyone

Hot Chicken artisans will be competing for your favor for the following awards:

  • People’s Choice
  • Best in the BORO
  • Hottest of the Hot
  • Most Creative

Want to get in on the judging? Grab a People’s Choice ticket for just $35, which includes a sample wing from each Hot Chicken artisan, milk or water to tame the flames and one ballot to cast your vote for People’s Choice.

To be a vendor, submit your request here. For more information, visit here.

 

 

About the Author

Michael Aldrich

Michael Aldrich is Nashville Parent's Managing Editor and a Middle Tennessee arts writer. He and his wife, Alison, are the proud parents of 6-year-old Ezra and 2-year-old Norah.