The Everything Fried Chicken and Burger Festival

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May 21, 2026

At POST Houston

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IT'S TWO EVENTS IN ONE!

Tickets are all-inclusive for this co-main event:

Unlimited tastes from dozens of your favorite local chefs and restaurants!

At Chicken Fight: A feather-flying free-for-all of fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, chicken skewers, bbq chicken, and chicken wings for days…
At Burger Brawl: A smackdown smorgasbord of hand-crafted hamburger perfection

The very top of the town are vying for a Championship Title in their category—and your vote helps to choose the winners!

PLUS:

A massive craft cocktail competition and grand tasting featuring Houston’s elite bartenders mixing things up from 40+ premium spirits!
Bottomless ice-cold beer and other refreshments!
Dance the night away with multiple stages of killer live country, bluegrass and blues music!
A wing-eating contest for the ages…Enter if you dare!
The “Buckhead Experience” – a live fire grilling extravaganza not to be missed.
Unlimited entertainment, activations, and surprises around every corner!

Event proceeds benefit the Colorado Restaurant Foundation—a local non-profit fostering talented students who are passionate about hospitality.

*** This special event is private to ticket holders only, and you must be 21 or older to attend. Elitch Gardens Season Passes do not apply.

$ 109

7:00 PM ENTRY
Unlimited Wing & Chicken Samples
Unlimited Burger Samples
Unlimited Spirit & Cocktail Tastings
Peoples Choice Vote
Live Entertainment

$ 149

6:00 PM ENTRY
Unlimited Wing & Chicken Samples
Unlimited Burger Samples
Unlimited Spirit & Cocktail Tastings
Peoples Choice Vote
Live Entertainment

Participating Restaurants

Get Ready! Over 40+ restaurants will be at Chicken Fight this year.

Stock Your Bar

Introducing “Stock Your Bar” — Brought to You by Bonnie Brae Liquor & DiningOut

Taste something you love at Chicken Fight? For one night only, you can purchase select spirits, wines, and more starting at just above wholesale cost — an exclusive deal you will not find again!

Even better? All orders can be picked up or delivered straight to your doorstep, courtesy of Bonnie Brae Liquors.

Catch “Stock Your Bar” at every DiningOut Event:

SURF Seafood Championship – July 31
RARE Steak Championship – September 18

Sip, shop, and stock up — your bar will thank you.

Cooped Up in Comfort

Stay in style with perks, drinks, and discounted tickets.

Sonesta Denver Downtown joins forces with Chicken Fight! Fest for an epic package, featuring discounted festival tickets, complimentary valet parking, and two free drinks at Sonesta’s bar. Select from multiple ticket tiers for event access and choose from Sonesta’s standard rooms to luxurious suites with stunning city views. Nestled near Denver’s top attractions, this Sonesta deal blends comfort and culinary delight for an unforgettable festival experience. Book today with Sonesta to savor the flavors and stay in style!

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Colorado Restaurant Foundation

Educating Tomorrow's Industry Leaders Today

Established in 1987, the Colorado Restaurant Foundation (CRF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization governed by a board of directors made up of restaurants, industry experts, K-12, and post-secondary hospitality educators. As the philanthropic foundation of the Colorado Restaurant Association, the CRF’s mission is the training of all individuals in the foodservice industry and those individuals entering the industry.