Wayne Chicken Show
About this event
The Wayne Chicken Show is a food festival in Wayne, Nebraska, at Downtown Wayne. Wayne's famously quirky celebration of poultry and small-town pride in Nebraska's chicken-processing capital. The Chicken Show features a giant chicken parade, chicken-themed food and merchandise, live entertainment, and offbeat contests that have made it one of the state's most distinctive summer festivals for decades.
Annual, late July; official 2026 dates not published at time of curation
Location & directions
Downtown Wayne, Wayne, NE 68787
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wayne Chicken Show held?
Wayne Chicken Show is held in Wayne, Nebraska, at Downtown Wayne, Wayne, NE 68787.
What is Wayne Chicken Show?
Wayne's famously quirky celebration of poultry and small-town pride in Nebraska's chicken-processing capital.
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