World Chicken Festival

05/22/2026

04/16/2026

In Loving Memory of Tom Handy

Tom Handy wasn’t just a leader; he was a mentor, a friend, and the person so many of us turned to for guidance. For more than 45 years, Tom served on the board of Directors of the London-Laurel County Tourist Commission. He had an incredible depth of knowledge about the tourism industry, and I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to call him an expert in that field. If you ever had a question about tourism, Tom probably had the answer—and a story to go with it.

When the idea for the World Chicken Festival came to life, Tom worked side by side with fellow Tourist Commission members and community leaders to turn a wild idea into something real. The World Chicken Festival became more than just an event because of people like Tom and others. I know when the festival comes around, we will be thinking of Tom and the special role he played in making it what it is.

Tom’s impact went far beyond tourism. He cared about people, about the future of our community, and about making a difference. His vision and commitment will continue to inspire those of us who carry his work forward. Tom Handy’s legacy isn’t just in the projects he helped build—it’s in the lives he touched and the community he helped shape. ~Kim Collier, Festival Coordinator

04/09/2026

The cluck is clucking....I mean the the clock is ticking to the 2026 World Chicken Festival

03/18/2026

We are strutting and crowing with pride. We have been nominated for best Local Festival. You can help. Just follow the link listed here and give us a vote

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03/16/2026

Grandpa's going on the road again. This time to the Indiana Home School educators convention. Grandpa's going to talk to Jacob. He's a businessman and he's o...

01/15/2026

Even in Key West, Director of Public Relations and Events Travis Shortt cannot get away from chickens

01/06/2026

Check out London Tourism & Parks’s video.

12/23/2025

From all of us at the World Chicken Festival...have an "eggcelent" Christmas and an "eggxilerating" New Year!!!!



*Artwork courtesy of EdibleGymSock

12/19/2025

The chain, Lee's Famous Chicken was actually started by KFC's nephew Lee Cummings in 1964 (yes, he has his own Famous Recipe)!

Lee's was sold to Shoney's in the 1980s and then again in the mid-90s. Lee's focuses on chicken, homestyle sides, and biscuits.

Today there are about 131 locations

12/19/2025

This is an ad for the world's largest KFC at the time, located in Marietta, GA!