12th Annual Bear Grass Chicken Mull Festival

One of the biggest small town festivals in NC, the Town of Bear Grass population goes from just 89 residents to near 4,000 in a day!

Get there early! Line forms around 9 a.m. and chicken mull will be served WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Enjoy Live Music, Classic Car Cruise-In, Concessions, Freeze Dried Candy, Petting Zoo, Kids Zone and more!

What is Chicken Mull? Mull also called Muddle, is a southern delicacy. The recipe for Chicken Mull is simple: parboiled chicken, broth, crackers, and eggs with as much black and red pepper as you desire. Many also add a splash of hot sauce. Pair a pot of mull with a sleeve of crackers and dinner is ready. In Bear Grass, Chicken Mull has been the lunch of choice for decades, made over a fire in a large wash pot, stirred with a boat paddle.  Enjoy your day visiting various vendors and hiking around the Town of Bear Grass, NC.