- We're No.1! Chicken is most popular in the northeastern United States.
- It's been 67 years and counting. Sussex County has been the largest broiler-producing county in the United States since 1936.
- On average, each American eats 81 pounds of chicken every year.
- Poultry leads the pack. Virtually all of the growth in meat consumption over the last four decades in the United States has been in poultry.
- Smart stuff. Chicken makes you smart--or maybe it's that smart people know it makes sense to eat chicken. People who eat chicken frequently (three or more times weekly) are more likely to have had college or postgraduate education.
- From chick to refrigerator in 49 days. The Delmarva-produced broiler is about 7 weeks old and weighs 6 pounds when sent to market.
- The First State's economy thrives with chicken. More than 60 percent of the state's agricultural income is from broilers. It's a $1.5 billion-a-year Delmarva business.
- By the second annual celebration, the largest known fry pan in the world makes its first appearance at the Delmarva Chicken Festival. The 650-pound pan has a diameter of 10 feet to ensure a steady supply of fried chicken for hungry festival attendees.
