The Rooster
"Okeydoke"
June 24, 2016
In early 1953, (click here) the Rogue River Booster Club launched the first National Rooster Crowing Contest as a way to promote the town's local businesses — not just the river. The local merchants thought it a great idea to see which rooster could crow the most within 30 minutes. The champion was Hollerin' Henry with 71 crows, taking the win over 75 other roosters.
The event was such a success that the merchants held a second Rooster Crow contest in September the same year. Beetle Baum was the winner with 109 crows, and he held his title until 1978 when White Lightening out-crowed him with 112 crows. Last year’s winner was Crow Darr, owned by Raini Christian Darr, who won with 52 crows.
This year, the 63rd Rogue River National Rooster Crowing Contest awaits a new star to earn the 2016 title. The event also includes a Human Crow Contest for all ages.
The festivities begin Friday and run through Sunday, June 24-26, at locations around Rogue River. At 5 p.m. Friday, the Rooster Crow kickoff dinner will be held at the Rogue River Community Center, 132 Broadway St. The cost is $7; $3.50 for ages 10 and younger. This year's Rooster Crow grand marshal, Alice Hatch, will be introduced, and Rogue River Mayor Pam VanArsdale will read a proclamation....
