Fair Oaks Chicken Festival

Event Address

Fair Oaks Park - 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Event Parking - Free

General Event Parking  |  ADA Parking

• Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.)
• Overflow Parking at Fair Oaks Church

Please note:  No outside ice chests, coolers, outside alcoholic beverages, or weapons of any kind will be allowed inside the festival area. All people and bags will be checked upon entry.

h2 class="subhead1">Chicken Stock (Live Music)

Put on your dancing shoes and shake your tail feather at this year’s Chicken Stock! 

• 12:00pm – 2:30pm - Bands TBD!
• 3:00pm – 3:15pm – Cluck n' Crow Contest
• 3:30pm –  6:00pm - Bands TBD!

Performance selection for the 2023 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival is closed.

Subscribe to our Entertainers list to be notified when band submissions will be taken. Subscribe by clicking  here

Cluck n' Crow Contest

Cock-a-doodle-do! Strut on over to the 9^th Annual Cluck N’ Crow Contest presented by the Kiwanis Club of Orangevale – Fair Oaks.  Watch grown adults cluck, crow, strut, and peck as they compete to be crowned the 2022 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival Cluck n’ Crow Champion! 

Time: 3:00 pm | MAINSTAGE | REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1

Rocky's Roost (Kid's Activities) - Free

Come out and play! Fun for kids of all ages and family-friendly vendors for the adults!  Attractions include carnival games, face painting, airbrush tattoos, balloon twisting, family-friendly vendors, kid-friendly food, and kid's entertainment!

• Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm 
• Kid's Park Performance Stage presented by Bach 2 Rock Folsom
  • check back for performer information
• Additional Fees (pay vendor directly): Face Painting | Airbrush Tattoos | Balloon Twisting | Euro Bungee | WaterBallerz | Food & Vendors | fees will vary
• Lines cut off at 5:30 pm.
• Dogs will NOT be permitted inside the Kid's Park area.

Watering Hole (Beer & Wine)

Presented by the Fair Oaks Rotary Foundation

Feed Court (Food & Drink)

Come hungry & thirsty! SactoMofo will host the feed court! Choose from a variety of the hottest and trendiest food trucks in Sacramento! 

• Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Food Truck Vendor List:
  • TBD!

Vendors

Enjoy shopping and gathering information from dozens of craft, company, and non-profit vendors. 

Interested in being a Vendor?  Apply Below!

Merchandise Sales

Come to the 17th Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival in style with premium shirts and hats created by PS Apparel!  Pre-Order & Merchandise Details TBD!

Great Chicken Contest

Traditional or unique, make your chicken the GREATEST in town. Each entry will receive one bare wooden chicken to decorate.

The winner will receive a gift basket and entry into next year's contest.

Registration | $20 Entry | Registration Opens 7/1/2023

Two divisions: Adult (13+) or Child (12 and under)

Cluck n' Crow Spirit Contest

Cock-a-doodle-do! Strut on over to the 8^th Annual Cluck N’ Crow Contest presented by the Kiwanis Club of Orangevale – Fair Oaks. Watch grown adults cluck, crow, strut, and peck as they compete to be crowned the 2022 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival Cluck n’ Crow Champion!

Mainstage

• Time: 3:00 pm

Register Here | Registration Opens 7/1/2023

Do you have what it takes to be named the 2022 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival Cluck n’ Crow Champion? Strut your stuff on stage at the 8th Annual "Cluck N’ Crow" contest. $100 Amazon Gift Card to the top performer. The contest is limited to 10 participants and registration will begin July 1, 2023.

Pre-registration is REQUIRED. No sign-ups will be taken on the day of the event.  Must be 10 years or older to participate.

Cornhole Tournament

Join us for an exciting cornhole tournament at the Festival!  There will be two divisions to accommodate all skill levels and multiple chances to play and have tons of fun guaranteed!

Registration Opens July 2023

Event Details

• Bring your own partner & bring your own bags!
• Check-In starts at 12:00 pm
• Tournament starts at 1:00 pm

Registration Details | $40 per Team

Divisions:

• Backyard/Novice: players who are new to the game or play only in their backyard.
• Advanced/Competitive: players with experience playing cornhole in a competitive environment.

Pre-register to secure your team spot!

*Note: Registration brings you to a download of the mobile Cornholio app.

**Walk-up registration will also be accepted the day of the tournament.

Interested in sponsoring?

Event Sponsorship

Each September the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District draws over 10,000 people to attend the annual Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District!  With the aid of sponsorships and partnerships, this exciting event fills the park with great music, fabulous food & drinks, vendors, kid’s activities, contests, and community spirit.

Thank you to our sponsors!

2023 Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring? 

Email Sabrina Bernardo at sbernardo@forpd.org.

Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, September 16th, 2023 | 7:30AM-10:00AM | Fair Oaks/Orangevale Grange #354

Feeling hungry?  Start your Chicken Festival day off right with a delicious pancake breakfast!  

• Regular Breakfast:  Adults $7 | Children (ages 8 and under) $4
  • Comes with: scrambled eggs, ham, and blueberry pancakes
• Hearty Breakfast: Adults $9
  • Comes with: Regular breakfast PLUS biscuits & gravy or French toast

*ALL breakfasts include coffee, tea, milk, or orange juice

Call for Volunteers | Volunteer Sign Ups Open July 2023

We need dedicated members of the community like you to help make this event possible. There are a number of different opportunities available.

Interested in volunteering? Subscribe to our volunteer list to be notified when volunteer opportunities become available.

1. Where is the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival happening this year?
   • The main festivities will be held at Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd) from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm.  General admission is free!
2. Why is the event happening at Fair Oaks Park and not in the Village?
   • The 2023 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival will take place in Fair Oaks Park as the Village undergoes renovations.
3. Where should I park?
   • Parking will be available at Fair Oaks Park & Fair Oaks Church (0.2 miles). Check out the event map for full details.  Please remember to park safely, legally, and respect the residents in neighboring areas!
4. Will there be an ATM available?
   • Yes!  An ATM will be available at the event in front of the McMillan Center Building, as well as an ATM across the street at Safe Credit Union.
5. Can I bring my own drinks/coolers?
   • No outside coolers, ice chests, or outside alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the event area.
6. Where can I view the schedule of events?
   • View the schedule and full event details in the online event guide below! (starting September 1, 2023)
7. How much does it cost to attend the festival?
   • General admission and parking is free!  Certain activities have a fee attached: Kid’s Carnival, Food & Drink, Vendors, etc.
8. Can I bring my dog?
   • Due to the amount of attendees, bringing dogs is not advised.  If you must bring your dog, they should be well-mannered, leashed at all times, and you must pick up after them.  No dogs will be allowed in the Kid's Park area.
9. What bands will be playing?
   • Bands will be announced in spring 2023!
10. Where can I purchase merchandise? 
    • Purchase Chicken Festival shirts, hat, and other local merchandise at the event from PS Apparel.
11. Are you still accepting vendors?
    • Applications open March 1.   See tab above for details.
12. What attractions will be at the Kid’s Park and what are the fees?
    • Live music, kid's activities, and carnival games are free!  Pay-to-play attractions such as Eurobungee, Waterballerz, face painting, etc. come with a small fee.
13. How do I sign up for the Corn Hole tournament?
    • Register online for the Corn Hole Tournament starting July 2023.
14. Will there be food trucks?
    • The event will feature several food trucks provided by SactoMofo.  View the Festival Festivities tab for what food trucks will be there.
15. How do I sign up for the Cluck n’ Crow contest?
    • Register online starting July 1, 2023.
16. Can I design a great chicken for the great chicken contest?
    • Yes!  Registration for the GREAT Chicken Contest opens July 1, 2023.
17. How do I volunteer?
    • Sign up to volunteer starting July 2023. Join our volunteer subscription list.
18. How do I become a sponsor?
    • Be a part of this incredible event!  Contact Sabrina Bernardo at sbernardo@forpd.org for information on becoming a sponsor.

The Fair Oaks Chicken Festival is a celebration of our rural history and present village atmosphere. The Village of Fair Oaks, colonized around 1895, was home to orange and citrus groves as well as olive orchards and assorted farm animals and, without a doubt, chickens were among them.

Today the Fair Oaks chickens enjoy the freedom and hospitality of the village they call home. They, along with their human counterparts, attend the Thursday night summer Concerts in the Park series and can be found crowing their appreciation for a good performance at Comedy Under the Stars. They gather in front of the local pub and other village businesses and even drop in for a bite with diners on the patio of one of Sacramento County’s better-known restaurants. They have been the subject of television and radio stories as well as local newspaper and magazine articles. In short, they are a part of our history and lore and love ‘em or curse ‘em they are a very real part of everyday life in the village they call home.

Future of the Chicken Festival

The 2023 Fair Oaks Chicken Festivals will take place in Fair Oaks Park as the Village undergoes renovations.