Big Kahuna Wing Festival 2026
The Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival, held on Sunday September 6, 2026 in World’s Fair Park, Knoxville, TN, is a one‑day culinary and entertainment event centered on hot wings. Main attractions include thousands of pounds of globally‑inspired wing flavors, competitive wing cook‑offs, and wing‑eating contests. Live entertainment features music performances and family activities, while a signature pyro‑musical fireworks show caps the evening (3 PM‑9 PM). The festival also offers vendor booths for local businesses, sponsorship opportunities, and volunteer roles, all supporting charitable donations—over $685,000 contributed since its 2011 inception. Key sponsors listed are Y‑12 Credit Union, Michelob Ultra, PepsiCo, and local media outlets. Attendees can purchase tickets, reserve hotel rooms, and access parking information via the website.
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Knoxville - World's Fair Park, Tennessee, USA