National Buffalo Wing Festival Announced New Dates For 2026

If you like to plan ahead, make a note that the National Buffalo Wing Festival will NOT be happening over Labor Day weekend in 2026. Due to a conflict with the Buffalo Bisons' schedule, the festival will have a new date.

National Buffalo Wing Festival Moves To New Date In 2026

The 2026 National Buffalo Wing Festival will be held the weekend before Labor Day week for the first time in festival history. Wingfest will be held on Saturday, August 29th, and Sunday, August 30th at Salhen Field in Downtown Buffalo. This is the weekend before Labor Day weekend.

Where To Get Tickets To The 2026 National Buffalo Wing Festival

Tickets for next year's WingFest are already on sale. Pre-Sale Tickets are $20 each per anyone 9 years old and older. Kids 8 and under get in free to the festival.

General Admission tickets can be purchased HERE

There are also VIP tickets for sale. These tickets are $45 each and come with some extras. VIPs have access to the Festival, access to the "best seat in the house" section of seating, and access to a private bar. VIPs also get their first drink for free and get a special VIP badge and wing plate, and cup holder.

VIP tickets can be purchased HERE.

On top of thousands of wings, there will be live music, eating contests, and other family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.

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The National Buffalo Wing Festival was named one of the best specialty food festivals in the country by USA Today in 2025. You can read more about that HERE. 

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