The Ostrich Festival is just a small way the City of Chandler celebrates its history. Chandler used to be the home of ostrich ranching. Ostrich ranches would raise these unique creatures for their trendy and costly plumes. The dates for each event are as follows:
21st Annual Ostrich Festival
March 13, 14 and 15, 2009 at Tumbleweed Park5K Fun Run & Walk
5K Fun Run & Walk
Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 8 a.m. in Historic Downtown Chandler, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park
Ostrich Festival Parade
Saturday, March 7, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Historic Downtown Chandler
Southbound on Arizona Ave., from Ray Rd. to Frye Rd.
To recognize this cities history, as well as draw the community together, the Chandler Ostrich Festival began in 1989. The event has grown to become one of the most significant festivals in the southwest. Each year, 250,000 to 350,000 people attend the three-day celebration.
The Ostrich Festival is a community family event that features live ostrich races, national and regional entertainment, carnival midway, phenomenal food, arts & crafts fair, a Saturday morning parade and much more.
In addition to bringing in nationally known musical groups, the festival also features some of the most popular local and regional talent in the Southwest. There are also performances by dozens of local community groups throughout the weekend performing music, dance, and more.
The Ostrich Festival takes place at Tumbleweed Park, the southwest corner of Germann and McQueen Roads. The Ostrich Festival Parade takes place in Historic Downtown Chandler. Your community organization can participate in the Ostrich Festival Parade by calling the Chandler Chamber of Commerce at (480)963-4571.
For more information, visit the official Ostrich Festival Web site at: www.ostrichfestival.com.
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