Poultry Days will rock your socks off... That’s a fact, Jack!

Top Left to Right: Saw Creek, On the Radar, Renegade, Mark Cantwil, and Taylor Huffman
Bottom: The MicStandBand

While you’re out sporting your beards during “Cluck Dynasty”, make your way to the Poultry Days Social Tent to enjoy the incredible line up slated for this year’s festival. For the second year we have managed to schedule 11 live music acts during the weekend with a variety of talent and musical styles. We will close the highway at 459 South Center Street, Versailles and throw the largest party in the area.

To quench your thirst the Social Tent will continue to offer fine wines from the Versailles Winery and a selection of craft beers. The festival will also be making a very large and surprise change to the social tent beverage selection that people have been suggesting for years! The Social Tent will be sponsored again this year by our friends from Anheuser Bush Distributing.

Friday, June 13th 3:30-4:30, On The Radar - These three Versailles High School students are no strangers to performing at Poultry Days. Returning to the Social Tent stage, they bring a high energy show that rocks the crowd with their mix of Classic Rock and New Rock. 4:30-7:30, The MicStand Band - Making their Poultry Days debut is the acoustic duo of Mike and Stan McClurg. Two brothers who got their start playing in back yards effortlessly blend a selection of Country and Classic Rock into a style all their own. 8:00-11:30, Renegade – Rounding out the Friday night lineup, Renegade brings with them an arsenal of Rock, from Classic to New, which has proven to leave fans wanting more. These guys know how to get the crowd on its feet with their renditions of all the tunes you love. Accompanying Renegade, Versailles native and winner of the 2013 USA Karaoke Finals, Taylor Huffman will be delighting us all with her incredible vocals with accompaniment from Bryant Ahrens.

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8 Ball, Empty Tank,
Frohna & Warner, and
Higgins-Madewell

Saturday, June 14th 12:15-1:15, T.R.S.S. Drum Corp of Dayton – Percussion! Having been involved with drum corps for 25 years, Director Montrea Blackshear founded The Return of ScoomSquad in 2003. Immediately following the 11 AM Grand Parade TRSS will bring energy, excitement and enthusiasm to the show. 1:30-4:00, Higgins-Madewell – Voted “Best Local Rock Band” by ActiveDayton.com three years in a row, this dynamic duo has been wowing audiences since they began performing together in 2006. Higgins-Madewell’s versatility, professionalism, dedication, and genuine love for the audience is very apparent. Hippie Country that rocks! From cover songs to breathtaking original music, the performance by Erin Higgins and Jeff Madewell will leave you in awe. 4:30-7:00, Mark Cantwil – Singer. Songwriter. Musician. Multi-talented hometown favorite, Mark sings heartfelt music inspired by his experiences and small town roots. This recognized solo artist and songwriter brings an incredible lineup of original music from his album “Last Chance Johnny” as well as some crowd-pleasing cover songs. 7:30-11:30, 8-Ball – Making a return to the main stage, 8-Ball will be sure to rock the Coop! Their individual musical talents run deep but when their powers combine, it’s an incredible sound. A Versailles-based band who won the Dayton Battle of the Bands in one of their first appearances. This group started out with Classic Rock and “Big Hair Band” rock. They soon expanded into popular grunge music other bands would not attempt to play. Today, 8-Ball plays grunge, new rock, and older rock songs with a new dated sound. A dynamic lead singer and powerful guitar backed by inspiring drums and bass, they are guaranteed to impress.

Sunday, June 15th 12:30-3:00, Frohna & Warner – Hurry home from church! Kicking things off on Sunday, Frohna & Warner aim to deliver with an acoustic mixture of 50’s to present; these guys cater to all ages and bring a unique twist to familiar favorites. Influences include Steve Winwood, Jack Johnson, Colin Hag, Eric Clapton, Bob Marley, Neil Young, Paul Simon and many more. 3:30-6:00, Saw Creek – New to the Social Tent this year, please welcome Saw Creek! Lead by experienced musician Steve Rosenbeck, this country music band specializes in Classic and Top 40 Country music by the likes of Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Zac Brown Band, Kenney Chesney and many more. 6:30-10:30, Empty Tank – At the helm of this year’s closing ceremonies, Empty Tank will be bringing down the house! Variety is the ticket and Empty Tank has it mastered, rocking every genre from 60’s to present. Always a crowd favorite, this hometown band is certain to pack the Social Tent for a high energy grand finale to the 2014 Poultry Days Festival.

Versailles Poultry Days and the Village of Versailles would like to invite you to the 63rd annual Poultry Days Festival June 13, 14 and 15th, 2014. This year’s festival theme is “Cluck Dynasty”. Please visit the website www.versaillespoultrydays.com for event details and schedules.