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The annual Manchester Chicken Broil will be held Thursday, July 17, 2008 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Alumni Memorial Field in beautiful Manchester, Michigan, just 15 miles southwest of Ann Arbor. This long-time civic event is considered the largest event of its kind, serving approximately 12,000 meals in a four-hour period. Net proceeds from this event are used to benefit a variety of causes in the Manchester area, including the public schools, community parks, library and local civic organizations. Funds from the Chicken Broil proceeds for 2006 and 2007 were used to help construct the Barnyard playground structures and children’s area redevelopment at Manchester’s Carr Park, in conjunction with the Village Parks Commission, the Manchester Village Council, and several other fund-raising organizations in Manchester.We pride ourselves on providing a delicious chicken dinner complete with ½ chicken, roll with butter, fresh made cole slaw with secret local recipe, radishes, chips and beverage. Additional soft drinks, water and ice cream are available as extras. Entertainment and lots of camaraderie are provided for your enjoyment! An antique car show is included. All for a ticket price of $ 8.00 at the gate ($ 7.00 advance purchase at various merchants and offices.The Manchester Chicken Broil is organized and run entirely by volunteers from the Manchester community area, traditionally all men, some of whom have served for 55 years continuously! The various committees and volunteers consist of such specialties as: Firemen, Chicken on Grids, Chicken to Pits, Charcoal Pits, Chicken Testers, Chicken to Serving Table, Cole Slaw and Take Out. Approximately 250 men work on these committees. The processes are efficient and carefully timed to ensure a smooth flow of 12,000 dinners in four hours (about one meal every second!).A special Weather Committee composed of all the local clergymen ensures good weather for the Chicken Broil!The first Manchester Chicken Broil was held August 12, 1954. About 2000 meals were served that first broil, and net profits were $ 1,075.00, used for the Athletic Field fence.While at the Chicken Broil, be sure to visit our picturesque town located on the River Raisin, and enjoy the many shops and attractions within walking distance of the Alumni Memorial Field
