Media Contacts: Eric Stachler,
estachler@roadrunner.com
Last year Versailles claimed the title as the worlds largest Chicken BBQ with 40,179 served. This year we celebrate with 75th anniversary of the festival with a theme of “Cheers to 75 Years! Where everybody knows your name,” Versailles is a place where you’re never a stranger. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, you’ll find warmth, laughter, and a sense of belonging. To mark the 75th year of the festival and the 250th anniversary of the United States gaining its independence, the festival will offer fireworks, Friday June 12th. The Social Tent will be packed with entertainment all weekend including Saw Crush, 1988, Act 3, First to Eleven and many more. The festival also offers performances by area high school and college students. Don’t miss the biggest party in the county.
Two Semi Loads of Chicken have been ordered!! The drive thru and walk thru chicken lines (459 S. Center St) are for individual dinners only. These lines open at 3:30 Friday, 11:30 Saturday, and 11:00 Sunday. Pick up for pre-purchased bulk coolers will be the High School (280 Marker Rd) and is best entered from the West on 121/Marker Road. Individual dinners will not be served in the bulk pick up line. All “chicken” questions should be sent to
VPDChickenLine@gmail.com. Come early as we can sell out early. VAPPA will offer the “Pit Potato” in addition to its hand squeezed lemonade. The flag raising ceremony involving the VFW, High School Band and elected officials will be at 1pm on Saturday, June 13th. 5k Run/Walk registration will extend to the morning of the event which begins at 8 am, June 13th. FREE Kiddie Tractor Pull, FREE Family Fun Zone, FREE FFA Activities, FREE Chicken Eating Contest and FREE Entertainment all weekend.
Holly Keiser has been selected as Honorary Grand Parade Marshals which will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 13th. The Chicken Classic Cruise In will begin at 9am on Sunday, June 14th with registration at the corner of South Center and West Ward Streets. NO AGE LIMIT ON VEHICLES. Cars, Jeeps, Trucks and Motorcycles are welcome. Ultimate Disc will celebrate its 44th year in Versailles at Heritage Park. The weekend’s tournament will include 30 teams from throughout the United States. The Zac Richard Scholarship Fund Vendor Area is FULL. Other activities include “Sons of the Legion” Cornhole Tournament, Lions Club Chuckaluck, Flower Show, K of C Bingo, Cake & Egg Show, and of course the Miss Chick and Little Miss Poultry Days pageants.
Visit VersaillesPoultryDays.com for the full festival schedule and event details. Get live updates by following Poultry Days on Facebook. Send questions to
PoultryDaysChairman@gmail.com. Serving Up Summer Fun Since 1952.
