Today the event is limited to young ladies from Darke and surrounding counties. A new tradition was born in 1985 when Trisha Rhoades became the festival's first “Little Miss Poultry Days”.
At present, the event is restricted to young women from Darke and surrounding counties. A new custom was established in 1985 when Trisha Rhoades became the festival's first "Little Miss Poultry Days" representative.