Versailles Poultry Days Kick Off with Bulk Chicken Sales

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The annual Poultry Days festival in Versailles, Ohio has begun its bulk chicken sales, allowing customers to pre-order 20-piece coolers of chicken halves with or without sides for pickup during the three-day event from June 12-14 or for delivery on June 12. The festival also features a Miss Chick pageant, a 5K walk/run, and the World's Largest Chicken BBQ, with over 5,000 individual dinners already sold.

Why it matters

Poultry Days is a long-standing tradition in the Versailles community, celebrating the area's agricultural heritage and providing an opportunity for residents and visitors to come together over a shared love of chicken. The bulk chicken sales are a popular draw, allowing families and businesses to stock up for the summer season.

The details

Customers can order 20-piece coolers of chicken halves, with the option to add sides like potato chips, rolls, butter, applesauce, and the traditional Chilly Willy Orange Drink. Orders can be placed for pickup on any of the three festival days or for delivery within 20 miles of Versailles on June 12. Pricing remains the same as last year, with no increase. The Bulk Chicken Line is sponsored by Phelan's Insurance.

• Poultry Days festival runs from June 12-14, 2026.
• Bulk chicken orders can be picked up on June 12, 13, or 14.
• Bulk chicken delivery is available on June 12 within 20 miles of Versailles.

What’s next

Customers can place their bulk chicken orders online at VersaillesPoultryDays.com, with pickup options on June 12-14 and delivery available on June 12 within 20 miles of Versailles.