Volunteer

Every year, thousands of people flock to downtown Fruita to celebrate the life of a world-famous headless chicken named Mike. The 2024 festival will be held on May 31 and June 1 at the Fruita Civic Center Pavilion. There will be food vendors, artisans, live music, 5k run, car show, free backyard games, wing and peep eating contests, and a pancake breakfast. interested in volunteering for the Mike the Headless Chicken festival? Fill out the application today! Volunteers will receive the following:

1 shift - MTHC volunteer t-shirt, $15 merchandise store voucher

2 shifts - All of the above plus a $12 food voucher

3 shifts - All of the above plus a free entry into the race

• Be a part of Fruita's signature festival! 

You can register to volunteer HERE.

Please note that both volunteer positions require mobility to access the locations of volunteering.  Race volunteers will need to be prepared to stand for the duration of the shift.  Entrance volunteers will have access to chairs and a pop up tent for shade throughout their shift.  Volunteers will check in at the Mike Store tent for a brief orientation and direction on what their shift will look like.  

Sign up now to volunteer at our Mike Volunteer Registration!