🐓🏁 The Fastest Wings on Kelleys Island Are Back! 🏁🐓
Ladies and gentlemen, grab your fancy hats and place your bets because the FOURTH ANNUAL KIWC Chicken Derby – Drumstick Downs is set for Saturday, May 2nd, 2026!
At 4:37 PM sharp, our feathered contenders will hit the legendary pea gravel track, fluffing their feathers and hustling for the ultimate prize: barnyard bragging rights and a permanent spot in Chicken Derby history. Our expert panel of chicken judges will be watching closely — though we all know anything can happen when these racers hit the track. Will we see a champion crowned, a mid-race snack break, or a total “SCRATCH”? There’s only one way to find out!
🐔 Why You Can’t Miss It:
Sip on mint juleps and enjoy our Derby Day specials
Show off your finest Derby attire — big hats and bow ties highly encouraged
Pick your favorite racer and cheer them to (hopeful) victory
⏰ Arrive Early!
To buy your chickens, grab a drink, and find a good seat, we highly recommend getting here early. Once the race starts, it’s over fast — and you won’t want to miss a second.
The stakes have never been higher (or funnier). Will a reigning champion defend their title, or will a new speedster rise from the roost?
Stick around after the race to settle in and watch the Kentucky Derby with us — because this is the perfect warm-up.
📢 Follow our Facebook page for updates, especially if the weather tries to ruffle our feathers!
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