2024 WV POULTRY CONVENTION & FESTIVAL
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
WVPA is planning the following events in cooperation with our partners. We hope to make this year one to be remembered.
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024
10:00 am – Kiddie Parade To register, call (304)538-7380
Sponsored by Hardy County Health & Wellness Center, Welton Trucking and WVPA
Parade will start at Moorefield High School and make its way to the Town Square.
**Join us at the Town Square for lots of fun, vendors, bouncy house, cotton candy, etc.**
Various Times – WV Poultry Association Bowling Tournament
Venue: South Branch Potomac Lanes To register, call (304) 703-5189
6:30 pm – West Virginia Poultry Teen & Queen Pageant
Venue: Moorefield High School
Admission $10 Adults, $5 Children 6-12, Children 5 & under free.
SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2024
Variuos Times – WV Poultry Association Bowling Tournament
Venue: South Branch Potomac Lanes To register, call (304) 703-5189
12:30 pm – West Virginia Poultry Pageant Baby, Toddler, & Young Miss
4:00 pm – West Virginia Poultry Pageant Little & Pre-Teen Miss
Venue: Moorefield High School
Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Children 6-12 Children 5 & under free.
MONDAY, JULY 15, 2024
11 am-5 pm – Free Swim Day @ Moorefield Town Park
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024
Producer Educational Program
Both poultry programs will include a dinner and an educational program. We request that your reservation be confirmed with a $5.00 per person guarantee. To make reservations please contact Judy Hesse, Executive Secretary, P. O. Box 612, Moorefield, WV 26836. Make checks payable to the West Virginia Poultry Association. Deadline for reservations is July 9, 2024.
Oak Flat Ruritan Building, Brandywine, WV, Tuesday Evening
6:00 p.m. – Welcome and Introductions
** Dinner provided by Oak Flat Ruritans **
6:50 p.m. – Speaker: Mr. Brad Hash, Solar Holler
– Speaker: Mr. Robertho Briceno, US Department of Agriculture
8:30 p.m. – Final Questions and Adjourn
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024
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 15, 5 p.m. to have your home or business entered in the contest.
Youth Day Program
(All activities will be held at 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 Smith, WVU Extension Service 304-530-0273
Additional support for Youth Day is provided by Farm Credit of the Virginias, WV Department of Education,
WVU Extension Service and WV Department of Agriculture
Producer Educational Program
Sponsored By: FARM CREDIT OF THE VIRGINIAS
Both poultry programs will include a dinner and an educational program. We request that your reservations be confirmed with a $5.00 per person guarantee. To make reservations please contact Judy Hesse, Executive Secretary, P. O. Box 612, Moorefield, WV 26836. Make checks payable to the West Virginia Poultry Association. Deadline for reservations is July 9, 2024.
Moorefield Church of the Brethren, Moorefield, WV, Wednesday Evening
6:00 p.m. – Welcome and Introductions
** Dinner provided by: Moorefield Church of the Brethren Ladies Fellowship **
6:50 p.m. – Speaker: Mr. Brad Hash, Solar Holler
– Speaker: Mr. Robertho Briceno, US Department of Agriculture
8:30 p.m. – Final Questions and Adjourn
THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024
WV Poultry Association Scholarship Golf Tournament
Proceeds benefit WVPA Scholarship Program.
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 9:00 a.m. – Limit to 20 teams of 4 players
Tee Time 1:15 p.m. – Limit to 20 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.
Make checks payable to: WVPA & mail to PO Box 612, Moorefield, WV 26836
Payment must be received by July 10th.
6:00 p.m. – WV Poultry Association Poultry Parade
Line up at 5 pm in the field at the intersection of Winchester Avenue and Town Run Road
FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2024
8:00 a.m. – Breakfast, Moorefield Middle School, served by Moorefield FFA.
Requested $5 per person donation to FFA.
9:30 a.m. – WVPA 2024 Annual Meeting
Comments from state agencies, institutions, and industry leaders.
12:00 p.m. – Skeet Shoot, Hosted by the Hardy County Rod & Gun Club, South Fork Rd, Moorefield, WV

6:00 p.m. – The President’s Dinner & Awards – Mountain View Event Barn, Fisher, WV TICKET REQUIRED, $30 per person in advance; $40 at the door. Contact Judy Hesse, Executive Secretary at 304-433-0369.
8:00 p.m. – Poultry Ball

SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2024
10:00 a.m. – Muzzleloader Turkey Shoot and 22 Long Rifle Shoot
Hardy County Rod & Gun Club, South Fork Road, Moorefield, WV