Celebrates the 40th South Carolina Poultry Festival in Batesburg-Leesville from May 6-9, 2026.

The South Carolina House of Representatives celebrates the 40th South Carolina Poultry Festival, scheduled for May 6-9, 2026, in Batesburg-Leesville. The festival, which began in 1986, has grown to attract over one hundred thousand attendees annually. It features continuous entertainment, food vendors, a carnival, a parade, commercial and craft vendors, and the "#1 World's Best Chicken Cooking Contest." Proceeds support local charities and community causes.

Celebrates the 40th South Carolina Poultry Festival in Batesburg-Leesville from May 6-9, 2026.

The South Carolina House of Representatives celebrates the 40th South Carolina Poultry Festival, scheduled for May 6-9, 2026, in Batesburg-Leesville. The festival, which began in 1986, has grown to attract over one hundred thousand attendees annually. It features continuous entertainment, food vendors, a carnival, a parade, commercial and craft vendors, and the "#1 World's Best Chicken Cooking Contest." Proceeds support local charities and community causes.