Contests

Do you think you know everything about chickens? Take on the challenge in our Chicken Trickin' Trivia contest and learn fun facts about chickens. Wildcat-Harley Davidson will have tricky chicken questions with multiple choice answers. This contest is open to all ages. Prizes: 1st  ($100), 2nd...

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...

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. Wildcat...

Business in the front, party in the back! The mullet hair style is back. Let your "Rooster Tail” spread it's 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...

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,...

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 minutes to prepare a chicken dish with the...

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. Identical Twins are not eligible for this contest.  Prizes: 1st x2 ($100), 2nd x 2 ($75), 3rd x2 ($50) Judging Criteria: Physical...

The Run for the Roost 5k is ready for all you chickens, roosters and hens to take on. The course has been revamped this year with a flat, quick PR course that starts and ends at the London Farmers Market on Race Day. Registration is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 28, 2024 Registration: 12:00pm Start Time: 1:00pm Location:...

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...

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 27, 2024 Registration: 12:30pm Time: 1:00pm Location: Sanders Stage Presented by ...