Your Guide to Wing & Rock Fest 2024
Prepare yourself for a wing-packed weekend because from March 23rd to March 24th, you're gonna wanna be prepared to destroy some wings and bump to some tunes! We've got your guide for everything you need to know about this year's Wing & Rock Fest — from where to stay to what to bring!
![Wing and Rock Festival Canton Georgia](https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/wingheroimg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=fb52928fea05509c4f65bed4ac5173ec 320w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/wingheroimg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=ca76444fa078b97e31f8e74ebf675a55 540w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/wingheroimg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=a090e39aef6ebcd1327598a900352400 768w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/wingheroimg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=9c6556ab85cd680be4cd23c425d57045 1024w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/wingheroimg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=2192cd60d06dccf2cf00ecc4a1f90cbe 1200w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/wingheroimg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=a3229dea2207312da63d9f8721f94453 1440w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/wingheroimg.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=f28a9a9c3fdb258b4442eb29d5ca01ba 1920w)
The South's largest wing and music festival is returning to Canton at the beautiful Etowah River Park. This free two-day event will have over 25 wing vendors, serving up flavors you've probably never even heard of! Grilled, dry, wet, fried — however you like your wings, this festival's got you covered. There's also local beer vendors to compliment the wings when you need to wash down the heat and spices! After you load up on some wings, be sure to make your way to the amphitheater stage to jam out to some epic tributes of some of the biggest names in music! All ages are welcome at this event! There's a kid's zone with plenty of fun activities to keep the kiddos busy while you feast on some wings!
So whether you're a hardcore wing-junkie looking to claim the gold medal at the hot wing eating contest or you're just looking to vibe to some classics for a nice weekend getaway, we've got the guide for everything you need to know for this event!
1. Where to Stay
If you're local, don't worry about this section and keep scrolling to find out about the entertainment line up and what to bring! If you're visiting Canton for this wing-filled weekend, we recommend staying at the newly built Fairfield Inn and Towneplace Suites! These should surely fit your accommodations no matter the party size that's coming with you. And after all the dancing you're gonna be doing, your body's definitely gonna thank you for getting a good night's rest at these hotels.
Click the partner link through here for availabilities specifically for Wing & Rock attendees!
![Fairfield Inn Marriott TownePlace Suites in Canton Georgia](https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Fairfield-and-Townsuite.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=9d6ab545d9e57b7437af1f0c76031ef3 320w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Fairfield-and-Townsuite.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=4cb15a8082a97bdaa05a968b8aae355f 540w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Fairfield-and-Townsuite.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=d4cd02add63a792f69e5bfcf4bd8c6ce 768w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Fairfield-and-Townsuite.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=0a5590e266835497832416a88699ffc7 1024w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Fairfield-and-Townsuite.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=7fb660b34fcc5993a3850f118bc9ebbc 1200w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Fairfield-and-Townsuite.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=147e971082a3e3710cf107692c0f879c 1440w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Fairfield-and-Townsuite.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=3367d3416cf4e3fc522244fd3b1019d3 1920w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Fairfield-and-Townsuite.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=ee5acadb0828d2d3c46a94bee3e8ae9b 2048w)
2. Come With an Appetite
If you want to maximize your experience, you're going to want to bring your appetite. Don't make the mistake of eating a huge meal before coming here because I promise you'll regret it when you're smelling the mouth-watering aroma of a chicken wing in the air as you're walking through the festival, but feel too full to go eat one. This is the number one rule for the weekend! Your taste buds will thank you later.
![Wings at Wing & Rock Fest Canton, GA](https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Screenshot-2024-01-17-092045.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=ce083a3e28298a778c733e7a317bf3a2 320w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Screenshot-2024-01-17-092045.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=9c747ba3ee092360c6e09f07e3ebb2e1 540w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Screenshot-2024-01-17-092045.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=037161f898578eef2d03c53479a93418 768w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Screenshot-2024-01-17-092045.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=5b686a862448b5bd77036b7791386664 1024w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Screenshot-2024-01-17-092045.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=24b2e3d2c50e712a0b79c878c72820d7 1200w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Screenshot-2024-01-17-092045.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=d0d186087340ee6c895ef737b9a108aa 1231w)
3. Bring Your Chairs and Blankets
Trust us, once the food belly starts to kick in from all the wings you devour, you'll appreciate the comfort of a nice lawn chair or blanket. For those of you traveling into Canton and can't pack chairs, we highly recommend bringing an easily packable blanket to sit on! If you can't bring either, don't worry! There will be seating areas for you, they just won't be as close to the music.
![Crowd at Wing & Rock Fest in Canton Georgia](https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/277301686_5254158167937659_2610653204551294714_n.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=1e13c3ca19905b3df134176ea589c0c3 320w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/277301686_5254158167937659_2610653204551294714_n.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=24e230a792bfc51a9b3aa502f0b9900b 540w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/277301686_5254158167937659_2610653204551294714_n.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=b62c88fd3d5d71c3001617620f510efe 768w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/277301686_5254158167937659_2610653204551294714_n.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=f1bbba24451e69921612516a0c4b661d 1024w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/277301686_5254158167937659_2610653204551294714_n.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=fd693a1b76fc7988e034e5c9f08daba5 1200w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/277301686_5254158167937659_2610653204551294714_n.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=7ec9f0bdebda33b942b4b1a9782b4637 1440w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/277301686_5254158167937659_2610653204551294714_n.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=2bc798f08c540842bd1e0d8530c5e169 1883w)
4. Wing Eating Contest
1 minute. That's all you get to compete against others to see who can eat the most wings in that timespan. This is a FREE contest for attendees to take part in on Saturday & Sunday. As long as you're one of the first 12 people to sign up before 1 P.M. on both days at the festival info booth, you're competing! Not only that... but you could be competing against last year's Wing Eating Champion! All participants get a festival shirt and a wing eating contest shirt too!
The Contest:
- Each competitor will start with exactly fifteen wings covered with sauce.
- The contest will last exactly one (1) minute.
- Once the contest starts, the competitors will consume their allotted wings and place the eaten chicken wing bone back into the wing receptacle.
- If a competitor finishes their allotted fifteen wings before the contest is complete, they will be given an additional ten wings to consume.
- Once the contest is complete, each competitor’s wing receptacle will be taken to be weighed by the Executive Judge.
- In the event of a tie between competitors, there will be a 30 second “run off” to determine the winner.
- Participants can be disqualified if judges determine wings were not consumed to the bone (there’s meat still on those bones).
Prizes:
1st Place: Medal & Gift Certificate
2nd Place: Gift Certificate
3rd Place: Gift Certificate
For official rules, click here for details.
![Wing Contest Winner Wing & Rock Fest Canton, GA](https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Winner.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=d56bed1b0ba4e97bd063ab7215d0d612 320w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Winner.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=c23d7ced33f7b55a5d34d75bc929b070 540w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Winner.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=c0358c550a48b7f297aee39457f13996 768w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Winner.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=3833873381e3c833f9eddfdfaab1380e 1024w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Winner.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=ff40d99e6423c2e8e234057c0e49f9d2 1200w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/Winner.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=15207add230e4076f22dbf3036293fe4 1309w)
5. Entertainment Lineup
Saturday
12:00PM: DJ Suspense
12:30PM: Fast Fashion (Depeche Mode Tribute)
2:15PM: Wing Eating Contest
2:45PM: Jeremy Would Let Me Drown (Grunge Tribute)
5:00PM: Nightrain International (Guns & Roses Tribute)
Sunday
12:00PM: DJ Suspense
12:30PM: School of Rock West Cobb/Woodstock
2:00PM: Wing Eating Contest
2:30PM: The Reflex (Duran Duran Tribute)
4:00PM: Taste of 575 People's Choice & Best Wing Awards
4:30PM: Carpool (The Cars Tribute)
![KISS Band at Etowah River Park in Canton Georgia](https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/284844183.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=f14b88ad42c61da6f56078d06c23a666 320w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/284844183.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=033a025b374e53395450c7598c2cbae9 540w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/284844183.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=0c0de14294d783e55b0b9ee0b3af0da8 768w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/284844183.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=fed6ab196609fb989c14f01eb2654781 1024w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/284844183.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=fa9c43a5866ad7d5f17b184fe0ff2545 1200w, https://cantonga.imgix.net/images/284844183.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=a700db20d3e97a28c25219e90e02bd1a 1280w)
6. Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is Etowah River Park located?
The park is located at 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30014. The park is located off of Exit #19 off of I-575.
2. Is there ADA Parking available?
Inside Etowah River Park contains ADA parking. Please display your ADA tag to security or a police officer. Please call 404-456-4655 for additional info.
3. May I bring in food and beverages?
You cannot bring in outside coolers, food, or beverages into the park. This is a food and beverage festival. Diabetics and infant food/beverages will be admitted.
4. Should I bring cash or card?
All wing vendors will sell wings at the same current market price and all the wings sold at each of the participating booths will use CASH. Some vendors around the festival will accept card, but we highly recommend bringing cash.
5. Will there be ATMs on site?
Yep! There will be ATMs inside the park at the festival, but we still encourage bringing cash ahead of time so you don't have to wait in a line.
6. Can I bring my dog?
Yes, Etowah River Park is a public park where dogs are allowed. Just remember to pick up after your pet and consider if it is appropriate for your dog to come. This is a very large festival with thousands of people and it's typically a hot day. Keep in mind the risk factor of a pet eating a discarded chicken wing bone as well. If you do bring your dog, it must be leashed at all times.
7. Will there be bathrooms?
There will be portable restrooms and hand washing facilities on site.
8. Who can I contact for further questions about event, sponsorship & vendor booths?
Please go to Wing & Rock's official contact page and complete your info for your area of interest for the festival.
For more info on the festival, please visit the Wing & Rock website here.