06/18/2026
Volunteers needed! We’re looking for volunteers to help make this year’s 20th Annual Music City Hot Chicken Festival our best one yet! Join us as we celebrate this milestone event and help bring one of Nashville’s favorite Fourth of July traditions to life.
Held each year at East Park on July 4th, the festival features Nashville hot chicken from a variety of vendors, the annual amateur hot chicken cooking competition, a beer garden from Yazoo Brewing Company, family-friendly activities, the beloved antique fire truck parade, and live music all afternoon.
We’d love for you and anyone else who might be interested to join the fun by volunteering! Opportunities include event setup, beer serving, ID checks, kids’ activity helpers, trash patrol, and more. Every volunteer receives a one-of-a-kind festival volunteer T-shirt plus two complimentary beer tickets to enjoy during the event.
Bring a friend, your family, your coworkers, or your whole office for a fun way to celebrate the Fourth while giving back to the community.
You can find the volunteer sign-up sheet, available shifts, and more information here: https://volunteersignup.org/LY7F8
More information about the festival here:
What: 2026 Music City Hot Chicken Festival
Who: A Festival for Nashville Hot Chicken enthusiasts
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(Parade begins at 10:30 a.m.)
Where: East Park, 700 Woodland St., Nashville, TN
