Delmarva Chicken Association is bringing back one of the best-loved events in the region - the Delmarva Chicken Festival - for just one more year to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the meat-chicken industry.


Date: October 7, 2023
Time: 1-7:00 p.m.
Location: Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, 6400 Hobbs Road, Salisbury, Maryland

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The day will include food vendors, open air marketplace, kids activities, a "Walk Through History" tent, baby chicks and two stages with programming.

Pohanka of Salisbury Automotive Group Music Stage

Time Performer
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Jones Boys
The Jones Boys band has been entertaining Delmarva since 1992, playing current and traditional country music with an energetic sound. The Jones Boys have played on stage in Nashville and have opened for Hank Williams III, in addition to past performances at the Harrington Raceway and Casino and at clubs, fairs and festivals across the region.
3:30 - 5:00 p.m Jimmy Charles

Known for his High energy, passionate and soulful performances, Jimmy Charles is a rising star you don't want to miss. An Ocean City, Md. native, Jimmy Charles headed to Nashville to pursue his music dreams after graduating from Towson University. He appeared on the ninth season of "American Idol" and has toured the country opening for Lady Antebellum, Montgomery Gentry, Kip Moore, Kacey Musgraves, Josh Turner, Merle Haggard and more since launching his music career in 2014. The singer/songwriter found early success with his first single, "Whatever It Takes," and the power of his second release, "Superman," solidified his place in the spotlight. Currently his single "They Grow Up Too Fast" is one of the top trending audios on Social media Reels and stories and his song/video "It's a Maryland Thing, You Wouldn't Understand" along with receiving Millions of collective streams/views is also being referred to as the new anthem for the State. View on YouTube.

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Mike Hines & the Look
Mike Hines and The Look, is a high energy, 5 member dance band that can bring any party to life. A very professional, hardworking, talented group of men who have been entertaining large crowds in the Delaware Valley for 35 years. They were also inducted into the Delaware Rock and Roll Society in 2022. Mike Hines and The Look is the ultimate party band, their chemistry together is second to none and when they play nobody sits down.

Entertainment Stage

Time Event
1:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting/Kick-Off
2:00 p.m. Miss Delmarva Chicken Festival Pageant, hosted by Miss Delmarva Pageant
3:00 p.m. Wing Eating Contest
4:00 p.m. Chicken Capers
5:00 p.m. Mountaire Farms Chickin' Pickin' Contest
The Jones Boys
The Jones Boys, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. on the Pohanka of Salisbury Automotive Group Music Stage
Jimmy Charles
Jimmy Charles, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. on the Pohanka of Salisbury Automotive Group Music Stage
Mike Hines & The Look
Mike Hines & The Look, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. on the Pohanka of Salisbury Automotive Group Music Stage

Thank you to all our sponsors of this event!

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