The NC Spring Chicken Festival is a celebration in historic downtown Siler City on the first Saturday of May, sponsored by Mountaire Farms. The seventh annual festival will feature live musical performances, mechanical and inflatable attractions, and tasty food options. Various vendors will fill the streets with arts and crafts, handmade goods, information booths, and other items for sale.

This year’s event occurs Sat, May 2, 10am-4pm.

ENTERTAINMENT

• Cecile Jordan.
• Corey Luetjen & Traveling Blues Band.
• Ed’s Dinosaurs Live.
• La Nueva Elegancia.
• Dynamic Artistry Dance Co.
• Walden Sound Systems.

VENDORS

Siler City Parks and Recreation is seeking vendors for this event, including food vendors, food trucks, arts/crafts, small businesses, and more. Registration is open Tue, Jan 6, 2026-Fri, Apr 17, 2026. Registration available here.

Stay connected with the festival by viewing up-to-date news and opportunities on the NC Spring Chicken Festival Facebook Page and the Siler City Parks and Recreation Department on Instagram and Facebook. For more information, please contact the Siler City Parks & Recreation Department at 919.742.2699 or [email protected], Community Development Planner Sara Martin at [email protected],  or Communications Specialist Ryan Brown at [email protected].