World Chicken Festival

London, KY · Food & Drink

When: September 24–27, 2026
Where: Downtown London, Main Street · London · KY
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

Downtown London closes Main Street each September to celebrate Colonel Harland Sanders and Laurel County's fried chicken heritage. The festival centers on the World's Largest Stainless Steel Skillet along with cook-offs, a car show, a 5K run, and carnival rides. It has run since 1988.

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Downtown London closes Main Street each September to celebrate Colonel Harland Sanders and Laurel County's fried chicken heritage.
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