Posted on Thu, Jul 18, 2013 : 1:30 p.m.
Manchester Chicken Broil returns Thursday
By Jessica Webster
The Manchester Chicken Broil has been run by volunteers since it first launched in 1954.
Ann Arbor News file photo
Tickets are $9 at the gate, which will buy you a half-chicken, a roll with butter, radishes, coleslaw, chips and a beverage. There will be a vintage car show, live music, and a live broadcast from WLEN in Adrian.
Proceeds from the Manchester Chicken Broil benefit a variety of local Manchester causes, including schools, the library, Boy Scouts and area parks.
Parking is free, and there will be courtesy shuttle buses running from the parking lots to the Alumni Memorial Field entrance. For more information, see the event's website.
Comments
Nicholas Urfe
Fri, Jul 19, 2013 : 1:48 p.m.
@Boris: Wouldn't it be nice if you had bothered to read the July 4 article on great upcoming events? This amazing event has been happening for 60 years. Mark your calendar. It'll likely be happening for another 60 years. It really is a marvel of volunteer and community spirit. http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/top-5-area-events-that-are-great-community-connections-spur-economy/
Borisgoodenough
Fri, Jul 19, 2013 : 12:19 a.m.
As always, thanks for the quality journalism, annarbor.com, letting us know about the chicken broil all of four hours ahead of time. Wouldn't it be nice if you had enough staff to get to writing up this event a day or two ahead of time?
Ann English
Fri, Jul 19, 2013 : 8:31 p.m.
1600 AM always advertises this event weeks in advance. WAAM broadcasts, "......and follow the signs. Better yet, follow the smoke," after giving some road directions.
JRW
Thu, Jul 18, 2013 : 10:32 p.m.
Imagine those guys standing over those grills in this heat.....
John of Saline
Thu, Jul 18, 2013 : 6:41 p.m.
Hooo, that will be warm.