Contests

26 Jul

Posted at 14:41h in Contests

Registration:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsv0bXhqzfHjFjttrhP984Qs9RCZB1fzX4sg2Kx1NHUeW9Pw/viewform The World Chicken Festival Pickleball Tournament will be at Whitley Branch Veterans Park, 4 days of round robin tournament for Men and Women Doubles and Mixed Doubles. All proceeds will benefit the CCC Come-Unity Cooperative Care. The CCC will be on site during the Pickleball...

09 May

Posted at 10:21h in Contests

Can you compete with a chicken's wattle and beard? Open to all ages as you show off your long facial hair. Special thanks to our panel of judges from Somerset Community College Cosmetology School. They will be choosing the most im-peck-able style of beards.   Judging...

14 Jul

Posted at 11:44h in Contests

Business in the front, party in the back! The mullet hair style is back. Let your "Rooster Tail” spread its wings at the World Chicken Festival. We want to see want the coolest Roostertail Mullet hairstyles. Somerset Community College Cosmetology program will be the panel...

20 Sep

Posted at 16:13h in Contests

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 and win prizes. Games include an egg hunt, chicken scratch in flour for cash,...

12 Dec

Posted at 18:02h in Attractions, Contests

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, non-profits and schools being viewed by thousands of visitors. We are Egg-Cited to see new chickens at the World...

12 Dec

Posted at 17:58h in Contests

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 original restaurant and museum in southern Laurel...

12 Dec

Posted at 17:49h in Contests

It's more than a crown, more than a title, more than a sash, it's a REAL chance to make a difference. To set an example to our youth to teach the importance of serving and giving back. Truth be known the younger ones are teaching...

12 Dec

Posted at 17:41h in Contests

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 during our registration. The Karaoke Contest is open...

12 Dec

Posted at 17:25h in Contests

The Hot Wing Eating Contest has been a long tradition at the World Chicken Festival. Who will be crowned champion this year? Contestants are limited to the first 20 contestants ages 18+ so make sure you arrive early. Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Registration: 11:00am Start Time: 12:00pm Location:...

12 Apr

Posted at 17:53h in Contests

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 Valley National Bank. There are three divisions: Elementary, Middle School, and High School. $1200.00 Prize...

12 Dec

Posted at 17:04h in Contests

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) Date: Friday, September 25th, 2026 Registration: 11am Time: 12:00pm Location: Sanders Stage Presented by ...