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Chickens descend on downtown
Spring Chicken Festival kicks off Saturday
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A cook-off contestants pulls chicken from the grill for the annual spring event in downtown Gainesville.
Chicken wings, thighs and breasts will be served Saturday during a cook-off contest as part of the ninth annual Spring Chicken Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the square in downtown Gainesville, rain or shine. The cookoff consists of two divisions: Professional and Backyard Barbecue. Prizes will be awarded in both categories.