- Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series
- LA Original Farmers Market Summer Music Series
- L.A.’s First Luxury Gas Station
- L.A. French Fry Festival
- Watts Towers Rebuild into a Park
- San Pedro Waterfront West Harbor Project
- LAX Automated People Mover (APM)
- Baldwin Hills / Baldwin Village Costco Mixed Use Project
- USA Vs. Belgium
- Summer Night Lights
L.A. French Fry Festival
The Los Angeles French Fry Festival is making its debut on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Autry Museum of the American West on the lawn inside Griffith Park. Presented by Bucket Listers in partnership with Street Food Cinema, it’s the first festival in Los Angeles dedicated entirely to French fries.
For Los Angeles food lovers, this is expected to become one of the city’s newest annual culinary events, celebrating one of America’s favorite comfort foods with creative recipes, competitions, and entertainment all in one place.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
- Inside: Griffith Park
- Three admission sessions are available throughout the day to help manage crowds.
Ticket Prices
- Kids (ages 3–12): $22
- Adult General Admission: $27–31
- VIP Admission: $59
General admission includes entry to the festival. Food and beverages are purchased separately unless included in a VIP package.
What You’ll Find
Visitors can expect dozens of creative French fry dishes from local restaurants and food vendors, including:
- Classic shoestring fries
- Curly fries
- Waffle fries
- Steak fries
- Loaded fries with gourmet toppings
- Chili cheese fries
- International-inspired fry creations
- Sweet dessert fries
- Specialty dipping sauces (15+ varieties)
Festival Activities
Besides eating fries, the event will feature:
- Live cooking demonstrations
- French fry eating contests
- Blindfold fry tasting challenges
- Live DJs and music
- Outdoor games
- Retro arcade games
- Local shopping vendors
- Family-friendly entertainment throughout the day
VIP Experience
VIP admission offers enhanced perks that may include:
- Earlier festival access
- Exclusive fry tastings
- Reserved seating/lounge areas
- Complimentary beverages
- Additional festival perks depending on the package purchased.
Parking & Accessibility
Since the festival takes place in Griffith Park:
- Free parking is available in designated park lots, though arriving early is recommended.
- The event is outdoors on the Autry lawn.
- The venue is family-friendly.
- Dogs are permitted in designated outdoor areas according to festival guidelines.
