What To Know - Chicken Fest Returns to Sulphur July 19th

Sulphur, Louisiana (KNGT-FM) - Excuse us if we say, "Are you ready for a cluckin’ good time?" The Chicken Fest is set to return to Southwest Louisiana this month, and we've got everything you need to know about the annual event.

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The summertime in Southwest Louisiana has so much going on. Whether you're out at the waterparks, catching a concert at the casinos, or enjoying one of the many festivals, there is always something going on here in the Lake Area...

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Chicken Fest

The Chicken Fest is back in Sulphur on Saturday, July 19 at the West Cal Arena & Events Center, and it’s shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. This fun-filled festival is perfect for the whole family and has everything from live music and great food to chicken races and even a pageant!

Gates open at 9:00 AM with vendor shopping and an artisan market. Kids can enjoy the Kid’s Coup Area, filled with games, inflatables, and even a chance to color their own Chicken Fest t-shirt. Starting at 10:00 AM, all activities kick-off, including chicken races, a video game trailer, and tasty concessions.

The schedule is packed with exciting events like the Corporate Chicken Derby, Cluck & Crow Contest, and the Wing Eating Competition. Don’t miss the Chicken Pot Pie Baking Contest or the always hilarious Chicken Pageants.

CHICKEN FEST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

9:00 AM Gates Open for Vendor Shopping
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Brad Brinkley on Stage
10:00 AM All Activities Begin: Chicken Races, Kid's Zone (Color Your Own Chicken Fest Shirt, Bayou Games Video Game Trailer, Inflatable Obstacle Course), Concessions
10:30 AM Corporate Chicken Derby
11:00 AM Cluck & Crow Youth & Adult Divisions
11:20 AM Introduction of the Chicken Fest Royalty
11:30 AM Wing Eating Competition
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Brandon Ledet on Stage
12:30 PM Iron Chicken Competition
1:00 PM Chicken Pageant - Youth Division
1:30 PM Chicken Pageant - Adult Division

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHICKEN FEST