Major Kahuna Wing Festival to kick off Sunday at World’s Fair Park just after canceling very last calendar year

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Several factors evaluate to a superior meal of wings, but when they’re enjoyed following to a fireworks show and are ready by qualified groups, they’re even improved.

The Huge Kahuna Wing Competition will kick off at World’s Fair Park on Sunday, benefiting a few businesses. Cash raised from the event will go to the Empty Stocking Fund, the East Tennessee Kid’s Medical center and the University of Tennessee’s culinary plan.

There will be additional than 15,000 lbs . of wings at the celebration, and any individual who purchases a standard admission ticket can get pleasure from ten of them for no cost. The pageant will also characteristic a fireworks demonstrate, a laser display, an spot to test wings from all over the earth, a wing having competitors and live songs.

Groups will also encounter off in a wing cooking competitiveness, seeing who can prepare the greatest plate of chicken.

Fireworks will start out at 9 p.m. and organizers are inquiring attendees not to carry their pets to the event. They are also asking people to stay household if they have indicators of COVID-19. Attendees are also encouraged to get vaccinated just before the celebration, to avert spreading COVID-19.

The event was canceled final 12 months due to the pandemic, but organizers explained they are keen to see hungry attendees return this 12 months.