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Fair Oaks ChickEn Festival
SaturdaY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
12:00PM - 6:00PM | fair oaks park
Join the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District for the 17th Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival.
Festival Festivities
- Chicken Stock (live music)
- Rocky’s Roost (kids' park)
- Feed Court & Watering Hole (food & drink) presented by SactoMoFo
- Craft and Community Vendor Booths
- Craft Beer Sales
- Cluck n' Crow Contest, Community Spirit, and much more!
- Corn Hole Tournament
Please note: No outside ice chests, coolers, or outside alcoholic beverages will be allowed inside the festival area.
ABout the Event
- History
- Getting to the Festival
- Festival Festivities
- Contests & cornhole tournament
- Head of the Flock
- Pop-Up Events
- Volunteers
- FAQs
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 2022 Fair Oaks Chicken Festivals will take place in Fair Oaks Park as the Village undergoes renovations.
Event Address
Fair Oaks Park - 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Event Parking & Ride Share
General Event Parking | ADA Parking | Ride Share Drop Off / Pick Up
Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.)
Please come back soon for event maps of these specific locations.
Please note: No outside ice chests, coolers, or outside alcoholic beverages will be allowed inside the festival area.
CHICKEN STOCK (LIVE MUSIC)
Put on your dancing shoes and shake your tail feather at this year’s Chicken Stock!
Hybrid | In-Person (Fair Oaks Park) & Live-Streamed
Times:
- 12:00pm – 1:30pm - Band TBA
- 2:30pm – 4:00pm – Band TBA
- 4:30pm – 6:00pm - Band TBA
Not able to attend in person? Watch the performance live at: link available soon
Interested in performing? Click here to submit your application to perform!
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 8th 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!
HYBRID | IN-PERSON (FAIR OAKS PARK) & LIVE-STREAMED
- Time: 2:00 pm
Not able to attend in person? Watch the Cluck n’ Crow live at: link available soon
Interested in entering the contest? Check back July 1st to enter!
ROCKY’S ROOST (KIDS' ACTIVITIES)
Come out and play! Fun for kids of all ages and family-friendly vendors for the adults! Attractions include inflatables, carnival games, face painting, airbrush tattoos, balloon twisting, family-friendly vendors., kid-friendly food, and kid's entertainment!
In-Person (Fair Oaks Park)
- Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Carnival Tickets: Check back soon!
- Additional Fees (pay vendor directly): Face Painting: $ varies | Airbrush Tattoos: $ varies | Balloon Twisting: $ varies
- Ticket sales end at 5:00 pm. Lines cut off at 5:30 pm.
FEED COURT & WATERING HOLE (FOOD & DRINK)
Come hungry & thirsty! SactoMofo will host the feed court! Choose from a variety of the hottest and trendiest food trucks in Sacramento!
In-Person (Fair Oaks Park)
- Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
VENDORS
Enjoy shopping and gathering information from dozens of craft, company, and non-profit vendors.
In-Person (Fair Oaks Park)
- Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Interested in being a Vendor? Applications for the 2022 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival are LIVE.
GREAT Chicken contest
Traditional or unique, make your chicken the GREATEST in town. Each entry will receive one bare wooden chicken to decorate.
All Great Chickens will be displayed at the Chicken Festival for public voting. Voting will end at 5:00 pm, winner announced at 5:30 pm.
The winner will receive a gift basket and entry into next year's contest.
Registration | $20 entry
Two divisions: Adult or Child
Register beginning August 1st, 2022.
CLUCK N' CROW SPIRIT CONTEST
Cock-a-doodle-do! Strut on over to the 7th 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 2021 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival Cluck n’ Crow Champion!
In-Person (Fair Oaks Park) & Live-Streamed
- Time: 3:00 pm
Not able to attend in person? Watch the Cluck n’ Crow live at: link available soon
Registration
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 August 1, 2022.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED. No sign-ups will be taken on the day of the event. Must be 13 years or older to participate.
Registration beginning August 1, 2022.
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!
Event Details
- Bring your own partner & bring your own bags!
- Check-In starts at 12:00 pm
- Tournament starts at 1:00 pm
Registration | $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.
Registration beginning August 1, 2022
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.
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.
2022 Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in sponsoring?
Email Sabrina Bernardo at sbernardo@forpd.org.
Call for Volunteers
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. Click here.
- 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
- Why is the event happening at Fair Oaks Park and not in the Village?
- The 2022 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival will take place in Fair Oaks Park as the Village undergoes renovations.
- 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!
- Can I bring my own drinks/coolers?
- No outside coolers, ice chests, or outside alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the event area.
- Where can I view the schedule of events?
- Details and final schedule are hatching! Come back to forpd.org/chickenfest for the final event schedule closer to the event date.
- How much does it cost to attend the festival?
- General admission and parking are free! Certain activities have a fee attached: Kid’s Carnival, Food & Drink, Vendors, etc.
- What bands will be playing?
- TBA
- Where can I purchase merchandise and kid’s carnival tickets?
- Tickets for various event experiences/activities are available online beginning August 1, 2022.
- Are you still accepting vendors?
- Yes, view all of the applications online by clicking here.
- What attractions will be at the Kid’s Park?
- TBA
- How do I sign up for the Corn Hole tournament?
- Sign up beginning August 1, 2022. The cornhole tournament is hosted by the California Cornhole Association.
- Will there be food trucks?
- The event will feature several food trucks provided by SactoMofo. Please check back later for details on what eats and treats will be at the festival!
- How do I sign up for the Cluck n’ Crow contest?
- Cock-a-doodle-doo! Sign up beginning August 1, 2022.
- Can I design a great chicken for the great chicken contest?
- Sign up beginning August 1, 2022.
- How do I volunteer?
- Volunteers help make the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival a successful event! Join our volunteer subscription list by clicking here.
- I’m not ready to attend in person, what festivities can I experience from home?
- Rock out at home! The main stage music performances and Cluck n' Crow contest will be live-streamed. Check back closer to the event date for the live stream link
- Will there be a ride-share location?
- The ride share location will be located in the Fair Oaks Library parking lot.
- 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.
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Sabrina Bernardo
Recreation SupervisorPhone: 916-536-6420