Festival Information

Adding to the anticipation of Knoxville’s Big Kahuna Wing Festival (BKWF), officially for September 1st, 2019, a full-lineup of some of Knoxville’s best talents have been tapped to support the 2019 event. The Worlds Fair Park in downtown Knoxville will host the festival just steps away from the historic Sunsphere.

Our 2019 Festival will feature:

Over 20,000 lbs. of Wings
Some of the Best Wings of the South
*NEW Fireworks/ Laser Show
Culinary Corner
Wing Eating Competition
XXX HOT Wing Eating Competition
Bobbing for Wings Competition
Wing Cooking Competition
Live Music Performances
Kids Corner & Entertainment
Silent Auction
Fun for the Entire Family

Plan your day at the Big Kahuna Wing Festival

Gates open at 1pm (VIP ticket holders may enter at 12pm)
Music begins at 1pm and ends at 9pm
Entry allows patrons to sample wings from any of the competing teams (25 complimentary) during the event
NO PETS PLEASE (We love our furry friends and don’t want them to choke on a chicken bone!)
No outside beverages of any kind allowed
Donation boxes are placed at all team tents and patrons are asked to donate to receive additional wings
Lawn chairs may be brought into the festival
No backpacks or large bags allowed
Lost and Found located at the Front Gate

For more info and tickets, visit their website here!