The festival, in its 39th year, is held on the second weekend of May in Batesburg-Leesville.

We are one of the largest festivals in SC, with record-breaking attendees and something for everyone to enjoy! Live music, rides, food, arts/crafts, road race, parade, and so much more!

The Annual SC Poultry Festival is held the second weekend of May every year in the Downtown Historic Leesville district of Batesburg-Leesville.

The event is a 3-day festival, with over 100,000 attendees.

There is no admission fee. Ride Tickets are available for purchase; All music events are FREE.

?Food vendors offering a wide variety of items are available in the main area of the festival.

No Pets Allowed in/around Festival Area. This is for the safety of all attendees.

Schedule of Events

May 11, 2024

8 AM to 2 PM: Open Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show

Enjoy Music, Fun & Fellowship
Snacks & Drinks Sold (Cash only)
Prizes & drawings throughout the day Registration 8 am to 12:30 pm
Military Salute at 12:00 pm
Judging from 9:30 am to 1 pm
Awards at 1:15 pm
50/50 Raffle

Location: LMC Batesburg-Leesville Primary Care, 338 E Columbia Ave # D, Batesburg-Leesville, SC

South Carolina Poultry Festival Parade

Location: Batesburg-Leesville
Line up time: 8:30AM
Parade Start Time: 10:15AM
For more information contact:
Brandee Quarles at 803-924-4033

8:00AM - Road Race

Race day registration: 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. Palmetto Grand Prix Race

Awards: Overall male and female 5k winners will receive $50.00 cash. Other awards will be given to the top masters winners overall and 2 deep for 5 year age groups from 14 and under to 70+.

Location: The First Baptist Church Leesville Activities Building on Schumpert Street is location of registration and starting line

9pm - Fireworks

Date: May 9-11, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Leesville, SC 29070.

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