CHICKEN & DRESSING CONTEST

Judges will select their choices from the following categories: 

1. Best Creativity and Originality - Best original costume
2. Best Theme Based - Fair Theme "Harvesting the American Dream"
3. Best Theme Based - 250th Birthday of the United States 1776-2026
4. Best Look a Likes - Chicken and owner costumes
5. Best "I Think I'm a Chicken" - Other poultry
6. Best Dressed Rooster
7. Best Dressed Hen 

General guidelines and rules:

1. All poultry will meet the requirements set by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Ensure the bird is clean and well-groomed,  and free of external parasites before putting on the costume.
2. Costumes must be safe, non-restrictive, and comfortable for the bird. No small parts that could be ingested, small objects, or anything that could entangle their feet.
3. Ensure the bird can move freely, prohibiting items that cause distress, such as restrictive outfits.
4. Costumes should not impair the bird's ability to walk, breathe, or see.
5. Participants must maintain control of their bird at all times and ensure they do not become overstressed.