Delmarva Chicken Association expects more than 850 attendees at the sixth annual Booster BBQ, an annual event for DCA members and invited guests, from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The event is returning to the Quillen Arena at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, Del. The awards portion of the event will begin at 7 p.m.
The Booster BBQ will feature:
- Backyard-style chicken barbecue (donated by Allen Harim Foods) and sides prepared and served by Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company and Harrington Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary
- Two delicious dessert trucks
- Kid’s activities, lawn games and door prize drawings
- More than 60 vendors who provide a wide array of products and services to the chicken community
- Presentation of thirteen Outstanding Grower awards, along with the J. Frank Gordy, Sr. Delmarva Distinguished Citizen Award, the Edward H. Ralph Medal of Achievement and the DCA Medal of Achievement
DCA will distribute a news release including text, video and photo content about the award winners and Outstanding Growers immediately following the event. We can also provide embargoed content upon request.