WV Poultry Convention & Festival
July 14
Moorefield, WVMoorefield, WV 26836
Description
The 75th WV Poultry Convention & Festival is a week long celebration of our agricultural heritage including Food, Pageants, Tournaments, Entertainment, Lunch Train Ride and Parade.
Enjoy the community events planned for people of all ages and educational sessions for WV poultry producers.
PROGRAM OF COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2018
9:00 am – 7:00 pm Christmas in July Craft & Vendor Show
Moorefield High School, Moorefield, WV
7:00 p.m. 2018 WV Teen & Queen Poultry Pageants
Moorefield High School, Moorefield, WV
MONDAY, JULY 16, 2018
6:00 pm Paint in the Park Brighton Park, Pavilion #3, Moorefield, WV
$30 includes all materials and finger foods. Limited number of seats are available.
Pre-registration required. Contact Hardy County Extension (304)530-0273.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018
Local home and business window/yard decorating contest
Decorate with a poultry theme. Judging will be conducted on Wednesday morning.
Call the WVPA (304)530-2725 by July 14 to have your home or business entered in the contest.
Youth Day Program
(All activities will be held at the Moorefield Middle School.)
9:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Poultry and Egg Judging
11:30 a.m. Registration for the BBQ Cookoff
11:45 a.m. Youth Luncheon
12:30 p.m. BBQ Cookoff
3:15 p.m. Presentation of Awards
For more information, contact Alex Straight, WVU Extension Service 304-530-0273
THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018
Hen & Gobbler Classic
Valley View Golf Course, Moorefield, WV
To register, contact WVPA at (304)530-2725 or wvpa@hardynet.com. Make checks payable to WVPA.
Tee Time 7:45 a.m. Limit to 25 teams of 4 players
Tee Time 1:00 p.m. Limit to 25 teams of 4 players
Teams will be on a first registered and time preference basis. The fee will be $65 per player or $260 per team. The cost will cover green fees, carts for 18 holes and lunch.
6:30 p.m. WV Poultry Festival Parade, Main Street, Moorefield
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2018
8:00 a.m. FFA Breakfast, Moorefield Middle School. $5 per person donation requested.
Prepared by Moorefield Middle FFA
6:00 p.m. The President’s Dinner. Moorefield Middle School. Contact WVPA for tickets.
TICKET REQUIRED – $20 per person
Special Entertainment provided by “Raw Country”
SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2018
10:00 a.m. Muzzleloader Turkey Shoot – Hardy County Rod & Gun Club
11:00 a.m. Chicken Train – Enjoy a scenic ride from Moorefield to Petersburg. Lunch will be provided in Petersburg by the Dorcas Ruritan Club. A variety of children’s activities will be provided during the ride. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event through Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com.
TICKET REQUIRED – $25 per person
WVPA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018
Producer Educational Program
For information and to make reservations, please contact WVPA no later than Friday, July 13 at 304-530-2725, wvpa@hardynet.com, or P.O. Box 612, Moorefield, WV 26836.
Oak Flat Ruritan Building, Brandywine, WV
6:00 p.m. Welcome and introductions
Mr. Steve Conrad, Turkey Producer, WVPA Vice President for Turkeys
Dinner by Oak Flat Ruritans
6:50 p.m. “Antibiotics Used in Animals Raised for Food: Perception vs. Reality”, Dr. Richard Raymond
Environmental Update – Mr. Jason Dalrymple, Nutrient Management Specialist, WVDA
8:30 p.m. Final Questions and Adjourn
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018
Producer Educational Program
Moorefield Brethren Church, Moorefield, WV
6:00 p.m. Welcome and introductions
Honorable Allen V. Evans, 54th District, WV House of Delegates, Chair of the House Agriculture Committee, Broiler Producer
Dinner by Moorefield Brethren Church
6:50 p.m. “Antibiotics Used in Animals Raised for Food: Perception vs. Reality”, Dr. Richard Raymond
Environmental Update – Mr. Jason Dalrymple, Nutrient Management Specialist, WVDA
8:30 p.m. Final Questions and Adjourn
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2018
9:30 a.m. WVPA 2018 Annual Meeting
Comments from state agencies, institutions and industry leaders. Moorefield Middle School.
4-5:30 p.m. WVU Davis College and Extension Services Poultry Festival Reception. South Branch Inn Conference Room, Moorefield, WV. RSVP to Andrew Barnes at 304-293-6962 or andrew.barnes@mail.wvu.edu no later than July 13, 2018.