Rogue River, Oregon: Rooster Crow Contest
Annually since 1953. Contestants bring their own roosters; the one that crows the most often during the 30-minute contest wins.
- Address:
- Pine St., Rogue River, OR
- Directions:
- The Rooster Crow Arena is set up just north of downtown, at the corner of Pine and 1st Sts.
- Hours:
- Last Saturday in June. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Admission:
- Free
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Last weekend in June, the folks in the Rogue Valley bring their roosters to town. The rooster who crows the most in a half hour period wins the booty! Nothing like it. Very funky and down home! For those who are without fowl, they have a rent-a-rooster booth.
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Sadly, the rent-a-rooster booth is history, but the contest now has a secondary Human Crow Contest.