If you are in Arizona or planning a visit to the Valley of the Sun, you may want to check out the 2008 Ostrich festival that takes place this year March 7-9 in Chandler Arizona.

Ostrich ranching was once a prominent part of life in Chandler. The Chandler Chamber of Commerce created the Ostrich Festival in 1989 to celebrate ostriches and how important they have been for Arizona. The event is held at Tumbleweed Park (McQueen and Germann Roads in Chandler Arizona). In the early years of the festival it was held in downtown Chandler but the festival was moved in 2003 due to the redistricting of the downtown area.

Some interesting facts -- the festival served as a backdrop in the 1995 Whitney Houston film, "Waiting to Exhale" and has received international media attention. The festival was also portrayed in a Harlequin Romance novel title, "Lover Boy."

There will be parades, entertainment and interesting food - yes you can get an ostrich burger, ostrich jerky and emu eggs to eat. There is a petting zoo, souvenirs and festival mascots. Fun for the entire family. For more information visit the website for the festival at www.ostrichfestival.com.

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