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Features like "Ovo ao Alvo" (Target Egg), "Desfile de Penas e Paetês" (a costume parade for chickens), and "Grito da Galinha" (best chicken impersonation).

Competitors (often human "trainers" or owners) run alongside or behind their chickens to guide them toward the finish line.

Traditionally held in August , the festival typically spans several days (often three days or more) and includes nightly concerts. Corrida das Galinhas

Separate heats for male and female birds.

The (Chicken Race) is a traditional cultural and festive event held annually in São Bento do Una , Pernambuco, Brazil. Often referred to as the "Chicken Capital," the city is the largest producer of eggs and poultry in the Northeast region. The event serves as both a celebration of this local industry and a major tourist attraction, featuring unique competitions, musical performances, and industry trade fairs. Event Overview Features like "Ovo ao Alvo" (Target Egg), "Desfile

The festival has reached significant milestones, celebrating its and continuing as a staple of Pernambuco's cultural calendar. You can watch highlights of past editions on Globoplay or view local coverage on YouTube .

It honors the local poultry industry and provides entertainment that draws thousands of tourists to the Agreste region of Pernambuco. Main Competitions Separate heats for male and female birds

The centerpiece of the festival is the race itself, where chickens and roosters compete on a specialized track.