SATURDAY, April 5, 2025

The best wings in town!

Maryland Chicken Wing Festival

Join us at the 11th annual Maryland Chicken Wing Festival and enjoy wings from some of the best establishments around.

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Countdown to the Festival

Days

Hours

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2025 Schedule

Festival Doors Open 11:00am
Festival ends. Drive safely! 7:00pm
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Timmie Metz & Tambo 11:00am – 12:30pm, Main Stage
The Grilled Lincolns 1:00pm – 2:30pm, Main Stage
Honest Lee Soul 3:00pm – 4:30pm Main Stage
Pressing Strings 5:00pm – 7:00pm Main Stage

Enclosed Axe Throwing & Archery 11:00am – close, Lower hill
Best chicken legs and arms 11:00am – close, Lower hill
Pepper eating contest 1:30pm – 2:00pm, Pavilion
Beer Olympics (pre-registration required) 2:00pm – 5:00pm, Lower hill
Chicken Wing Eating contest* 2:30pm – 3:00pm, Main Stage
Make your own sauce competition 4:00pm – 4:30pm, Pavilion
“Best of Show” judging 4:30pm – 5:00pm, Pavilion

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Information Wing Vendors

Here is the wing vendors line-up for this year

Wing Vendor

Green Valley Marketplace

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Hot & Fresh Grill

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Aunt Tittys

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Virginia Vendor Food Services

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Old Fireman’s BBQ

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O'Dells All American Concessions

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Wing Vendor

D'Liche Southern Cuisine

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Taste This

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The Tender Rib

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Wing Vendor

Somethang Delicious

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Music By

Our musicians will be performing live on the main stage and will have you singing and dancing at the festival.

Entertainment

Enjoy a variety of food, live music, kid's activities, shopping, competitions and more!

Live Music

Shopping

Kid's Activities

Odissey Mobile Adventures

Other food items

Beer

Competitions

faqs

How much do tickets cost and where can I purchase them?
General admission is $20 at the door, kids under 12 are free with ticket. Check our ticket page for early bird ticket pricing. We suggest that tickets be purchased online. Don’t get left out. Get your tickets early!
Does admission include "all-you-can-drink"?
No, admission does not include beverages or food.
Is there food available?
Food vendors will be in operation at the Maryland Chicken Wing Festival. General Admission does not include food. Wings will be sold $2.00 per wing, and all other food items will be priced as marked. All food is on a cash/credit basis.
Is there a dress code or prohibited attire?
Profanity or obscene gestures/references on any part of visible clothing/jackets/hats etc is not allowed. Attendee will be asked to remove items and/or refused admittance. Refunds will not be given.
Are pets allowed?
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the county fairgrounds.
Are tickets refundable?
No, all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. However Purchase Protection can be added at check out for an additional fee. Please thoroughly read the terms and conditions.
What is the Cancellation Policy in case of inclement weather?
The Maryland Chicken Wing Festival operates rain or shine. Follow our social media pages and website for updates regarding severe weather/acts of nature. No refunds will be available for inclement weather.
Are coolers or outside food allowed?
No, but there are lots of great food vendors to choose from.
Are chairs or pop-up tents allowed?
Pop-up tents are not allowed. Camping and low beach chairs may be set up in the lawn area, but there is plenty of seating around the festival.
Is the festival handicap accessible?
The fairground is accessible for wheelchairs but is not encouraged due to the terrain.
Where is the festival located?
The festival is located at Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. 1450 Generals Hwy, Crownsville, MD 21032 Less thank 5 miles north of the Annapolis Mall on Rt. 178. Please use the main entrance on General’s Hwy and follow directions from law enforcement and parking volunteers.
Can you recommend transportation?
Transportation options are available from Annapolis Taxi Service – (443) 995-1400, Uber and Lyft.
Can you recommend any hotel accomodations?
We hope to connect you with local hotels soon. Thank you for your patience.

Our Activities

Entertainment and Things to Do during the festival

Live music all day!
Shopping with local vendors
Kids’ Activities: inflatables, obstacle course, face painting and more!
Odyssey Mobile Adventures: Archery, Axe Throwing
Other food varieties: Ice Cream, Donuts, Sweets, Bacon and much more!
Beer
Competitions: Wing eating, Pepper eating, Make your own Wing sauce

Current list of Vendors:

Chrissy’s Crafty Creations
Fire Pit Spice Company
GRAY WOLF® SPIRITS
Grumps BOWtique
Jews & Jewels
Lilla Rose
Massanutten
Maryland Lottery
Not Joe Mama’s Sauce
Passanante’s Home Food Services
Power Home Remodeling
Red carpet Modeling
Renewal By Andersen
Rosie Cheeks Distillery
Scentsy
Shady Sunglass Deals
Shore Smoke Seasonings
SUNDYES.good.vibes
Swede-Art Professional Face Painting
Tommy Pickle

…and much more!

Location Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds

Main entrance to the fairgrounds via Generals Highway

Address

Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
1450 Generals Highway
Crownsville, MD 21032

Ticket Options

Admission includes entrance and parking to the event.

This is a family friendly event, with lots of activities, music, and good food and drink!

Children under 12 are free but will still need a Children’s ticket.

Tickets are non-refundable. NO PETS ALLOWED!

General Admission

$10

Purchase early for discounts! $10.00 (Online by December 31) $15.00 (Online by March 31) $20.00 (Online April 1 and at the door)

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KIDS

FREE for 12 & under

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There is a limited number of event tickets available (even free tickets).
We expect to sell out. Get your tickets today.

Our Partners

Thank you to all of our supporting partners.