Attractions

Where: Gospel Egg-stravaganza Stage (Town Center Park) Date: Sunday, September 25, 2022 Start: 10:00am The Community Church Service will be at Town Center Park called Gospel Egg-stravaganza Stage. First Christian Church and First Methodist Church will be leading the community church service with praise and worship and a...

Date: Friday, September 23, 2022 Time: 1:00pm Location: Sanders Stage Do you think you know everything about chickens? Take on the challenge and compete in our Chicken Trickin' Trivia contest and learn fun facts about chickens. Questions will be multiple choice. Open to all ages. Prizes: 1st ($100), 2nd...

Saturday, September 16th, 2023 It's a new spin on tailgating, getting pumped for the World Chicken Festival with Wildcat Harley Davison dealership in London, Kentucky. Put on your best Colonel Sanders attire and join them for a ride to the Sanders Cafe & Museum. Anyone who...

Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023 Registration: 1:30pm Time: 2:00pm Location: Sanders Stage Can you compete with a chicken's wattle and beard? Open to all ages as you show off your long facial hair. The panel of judges will be from Somerset Community College Cosmetology School. Judging Criteria Score  (Wattle) Beard Division 1st...

         The trolley will offer free shuttle transportation from Carnaby Square and North Kroger parking lot to the festival. Trolley and Bus Shuttle Schedule Thursday, September 22, 2022 5 PM to 11 PM Friday, September 23, 2022  5 PM to 11 PM Saturday, September 24, 2022...

Date: Sept. 22-25, 2022 Location: Kiddie World Granpa Cratchet is traveling in his Shezabiggie camper with his farm animal friends to the World Chicken Festival as he teaches others about “Taking the Garbage Out”. Granpa Cratchet, a nationally known puppet character, captures the imagination of adults as...

When: Thursday, September 21, 2023 Time: 6:00pm Location: Laurel County Extension Office (Behind Carnaby Square Shopping Center) Chick-A-Lympics is a FREE 4-H event for kids ages 5-7 hosted by the Laurel County 4-H Poultry Club at the World Chicken Festival. It’s a chance for kids to play games...

Date: Friday,  September 22, 2023 Registration 1:30pm Time: 2:00pm Location: Sanders Stage A reality cooking competition is being served up at the World Chicken Festival! Somerset Community College Culinary Arts Program presents the Culinary Chicken Cook-off Challenge at the Sanders Stage! Three lucky contestants will be selected to have 45...

Date: Friday, September 23 Time: 2:00pm Location: Sanders Stage Have you been told "You look just like ________." The family flock contest is for YOU. Grab your family Look-Alike and head to the Sanders Stage. Prizes: 1st x2 ($100), 2nd x 2 ($75), 3rd x2 ($50) Judging Criteria: Physical Appearance, Speech,...

Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023 Walk Up Registration 7AM Start Time: 8:00AM Location: 725 North Main Street London, KY US 40741 Come run/walk at the Run for the Roost 5K . 2023 Details Coming Soon. Route Turn by Turn: START at West 11th and Long Street to West 7th Street, Turn Right on...

Thursday, September 23, 2022 5pm-9pm Friday, September 24, 2022 12pm-9pm Saturday, September 25, 2022 12pm-9pm Sunday, September 26, 2022 1pm-4pm Location: Laurel County Courthouse In the spirit of The World Chicken Festival, “84 Lumber Chicken Invasion” will be displaying painted wooden chickens at the Laurel County Courthouse from local businesses,...

Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022 Time: 5:30pm Location: Sanders Stage If you have a white suit, black glasses and a bucket of chicken you could be the next contestant. The Colonel Harland Sanders Look-a-Like Contest will be turning heads this year celebrating the history and heritage of the...

Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023 Registration: 6:30pm Time: 7:30pm Location: Sanders Stage Do you have a favorite song you rock out driving the car or sing in the shower? Bring your talent to the Chicken Festival at the Karaoke Contest. You can choose your song from our list provided...

You’ll find an array of “egg-hibits” to enjoy at the festival! The World Chicken Festival offers a variety of exhibitors from arts and crafts to food booths, featuring a taste of local cuisine. Come experience the World Chicken Festival and all the unique artwork, handmade...

2023 Parade Theme Coming Soon The World Chicken Festival Grand Parade is a favorite tradition on Saturday at 10:00am during the festival. Grand Parade contestants are judged and awarded in the following categories: business; non-profit; and school. Winners will be announced on the Main Street Speakers....

Delicious fried chicken dinners are served from the benchmark feature of the festival — The World’s Largest Stainless Steel Skillet. The skillet is operated by World Chicken Festival volunteers and has served more than 120,000 fried chicken dinners since its inauguration in 1992. The world’s largest...

Date: Friday, September 22, 2023 Registration 8am-9:30am Start Time: 10:00am Location: Cumberland Valley National Bank on Main Street Area students can test their skills and try to be the successful one at dropping an egg without breaking it!  This event takes place on Main Street in front of Cumberland...

The World Chicken Festival offers family fun for everyone! Get your thrills and chills on the many “egg-citing” carnival rides and games featuring Caseys Rides. The midway features a wide variety of rides to accommodate most levels of thrills that festival goers seek. From a...

Date: September 22-25, 2022 Location: Kiddie World When Magic Mike appears don’t expect just another Magic show. Expect to hear laughter and gasps of amazement. By combining clean hilarious humor, amazing magical illusions and audience involvement Magic Mike makes a unique one of a kind experience that...

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022 Registration: 1:30pm Time: 2:00pm Location: Sanders Stage Show off your chicken impersonation skills on the Sanders Stage with your best imitation of a chicken by strutin', cluckin'' and crowin'! The crowd will vote for their favorite contestant. Prizes: 1st ($100), 2nd ($75), 3rd ($50) Presented by...