Fitzgerald Wild Chicken Festival

Burmese chickens are a fixture of the Fitzgerald landscape, and the Wild Chicken Festival honors the unique residents that have been local attractions since the 1960s. The celebration of Fitzgerald’s Famous Wild Burmese Chickens is free for everyone and is held in the downtown historic district of Fitzgerald. Events include a 5K walk/run, a crowing contest, live music, arts, crafts, food, and more.

Schedule of Events

7am: Cancer Coalition "Run for the Roost"

8am: Festival Opens

9am: Awards presentation for 5k and 1 mile fun run

11am: Soulshine Acoustic

12pm: Page Brothers

1pm: Colony Bank Crowing Contest

2pm: Anna Beth Gay

3pm: Dallas Rogers