📜 Annual festival in Gordonsville, Virginia, celebrating its rich fried chicken heritage. 🔍 Features cooking contests, food vendors, craft artisans, and live music. 🔍 Honors African-American women entrepreneurs who sold fried chicken to train travelers. # Why Go 🍗 Savor delicious fried chicken and other cuisine 🏆 Participate in or watch cook-off contests (fried chicken & pie) 🛍️ Explore craft and artisan vendors 🎶 Enjoy live music and vibrant atmosphere 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Connect with community in a vibrant atmosphere # Why Avoid 🐾 No dogs permitted (service dogs excluded) 🔞 Wine garden for 21+ only # Tips 📍 Held at Gordonsville Town Hall northside parking lot. ☔ Rain or shine event (non-hurricane). 💳 Cash or check preferred for payments. # Cost 💰 Free to attend, $5.00 fee for wine garden (21+). # Hours 🕒 Annually on October 4, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.