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The 24th annual Mike the Headless Chicken Festival happens Friday and Saturday in downtown Fruita.

The event kicks off Friday at 4 p.m. and runs through 9 p.m. On Saturday, the festival runs from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Fruita Public Information Officer Ciara Amann gives WesternSlopeNow some background on 'Mike the Headless Chicken.'

"Back in 1945, Mike lived on a farm and the farmers were going to chop his head off for dinner... and he ended up living. So, he lived for 18 months, and he went on tours around the country. Showing Miracle Mike around. So, every year the Fruita community celebrates Mike the Headless Chicken.

The event is free and for the whole family. You can expect live music, a car show, 5k race and the traditional Peep and wing eating contest.