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Hogs For The Cause Festival Day 1
10
Apr
Date
10 Apr (Friday)
Time
Fri, 12:00 – 11:59 PM
Venue
UNO Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave
New Orleans, LA, United States
📝 Useful Information
Hogs For The Cause 2026 Day 1 takes place on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds in New Orleans. Known as Bacon and Wings Night, the first day focuses on specialized categories of the barbecue competition alongside a full slate of live music.
The Friday session features 90+ teams competing in specific categories before the main whole-hog judging on Saturday.
Live music is scheduled across three stages throughout the evening:
The festival is a premier fundraising event for pediatric brain cancer, with proceeds supporting families fighting the disease through the Hogs For The Cause non-profit organization.
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Event Logistics
Day 1 Highlights: Bacon & Wings Night
Music Lineup (Friday, April 10)
•Date & Time: Friday, April 10, 2026. Gates open at 3:30 PM and the event runs until 11:00 PM.
•Location: UNO Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122.
•UNO Lakefront Arena
•Tickets: Single-day Friday tickets typically start around $40 for General Admission. Children 10 and under enter for free.
•Competitions: Teams battle in the Bacon, Wings, Sauce, and Blue Plate Side categories.
•Atmosphere: Guests can walk the grounds, meet pitmasters, and sample exclusive bacon and wing dishes crafted specifically for this night.
•Stephen Wilson Jr. (9:15 PM – 10:45 PM)
•Robert Jon & The Wreck (8:45 PM – 10:00 PM)
•Buffalo Traffic Jam (7:30 PM – 8:45 PM)
•Lamont Landers (7:15 PM – 8:30 PM)
•Lance Roark (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
•The Band Loula (5:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
•Additional Acts: The Band Feel, HollyRock, and Louisiana Surf Department.
Updated at 24 Mar 2026
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