Quick Facts
📌 At-a-glance details for reporters
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Event Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Time: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Location: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham, AL
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Tagline: Where Flavor Meets Fire
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Community Partner: Disability Rights and Resources
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Hashtags: #FurnaceChickenFest #CluckNation
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Festival Features
Press Releases
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🎯 Logos, photos, and brand assets for easy use
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[Festival Logos (PNG, JPG, Transparent)]
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[Promo Photos & B-Roll]
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[Fact Sheet PDF]
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[Official Media Kit PDF]
📰 Latest announcements for media outlets
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[Festival Announcement – Aug 29, 2025]
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[Vendor Announcement – Sept 2025]
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[Cornhole Tournament Announcement – Fall 2025]
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[Classic Cars Showcase Announcement]
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[Best Chicken Contest Announcement]
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[Entertainment Lineup – Early 2026]
Highlight the big draws for media to cover:
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🏆 Cornhole Tournament – prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place (advance registration open for ticketed attendees)
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🚗 Classic Cars Showcase – vintage and custom cars return
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🍗 Best Chicken Contest – top chefs and vendors compete for the crown
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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
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👨👩👧 Family-Friendly Kids Zon
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COMING SOON
✨ Logos of past or upcoming media outlets covering the festival (ABC 33/40, Birmingham Times, local food blogs, etc.)
Media Contact
📬 For press inquiries, interviews, or media access
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Contact: William LeShore, Event Director
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Email: media@furnacechickenfest.com
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Phone: 404-834-6161