World Chicken Festival
| Chicken Festival | |
|---|---|
| Dates | Last full weekend in September |
| Location(s) | London, Kentucky |
| Years active | 1989-present |
| Website | http://chickenfestival.com/ |
The World Chicken Festival is an annual event held in downtown London, Kentucky, in Laurel County, on the last weekend in September. The festival celebrates the life of Colonel Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Laurel County is the home to the original KFC restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky, founded in the 1940s.
History
The Chicken Festival began in 1989 to celebrate the life of Colonel Sanders.[1]
Largest frying pan
The festival features the world's largest stainless steel skillet. With a diameter of 10 feet, six inches, the hefty pan can cook 600 chicken quarters at one time.[2]
References
- ↑ "World Chicken Festival". Chicago Tribune. June 8, 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
- ↑ "Time for the World Chicken Festival". Sentinel Echo. September 25, 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
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