Chicken Festival

Saturday, September 15th, 2012
10:00am-6:00pm

WHY DO CHICKENS CROSS THE ROAD?

To attend the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival, of course!

And, last year, not only were they accompanied by several of their fowl feathered friends but also by an estimated 15,000 festival attendees all of whom were seen enjoying themselves at many of the family oriented festival activities being offered. To name a few:

But why would the Village of Fair Oaks have a Chicken Festival? Well, in its December 11, 2000, issue People Magazine wrote, “In most towns, chickens primarily appear prepackaged at the supermarket. Not so in Fair Oaks Village, Calif., where the feathered fowl turn up alive and clucking outside the dentist’s office. And the hardware store. And the fire station”. In the article, “Pecking Order”, the magazine also points out that the chickens, on occasion, brazenly jump onto the plates of customers dining alfresco at one of Fair Oaks up-scale local restaurants.

Inflation, a fact of life, has not overlooked the Fair Oaks Chickens and today’s flock is somewhat larger than that “about 150 chickens” People Magazine noted in 2000. And, since the chickens are still doing their thing (whatever that might be) in the Village, the Festival organizers decided it was time to put those birds to work. By lending their presence and fame, how many chickens do you know that get their own article in People Magazine, they are helping us raise funds to benefit a variety of local charitable and civic organizations.

7th ANNUAL FAIR OAKS CHICKEN FESTIVAL T-SHIRTS

T-shirts for the 7^th Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival will be available for purchase in the District Administration Office, while supplies last.  This year’s Festival t-shirt was designed by local artist Wendy Joy Jenkins. For more information on the artist please visit Wendy’s Joy Art Delights. Wendy will also have a booth at this year’s Festival featuring her ever-growing assortment of cards and prints, decorated aprons, original artwork and clay sculptures.

Pricing Info:

Adult Sizes – $12 each or (2) for $20

2012 Band Selection

Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District is now accepting live entertainment press packages for the 2012 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival (9/15/12) through January 27th, 2012.
Please submit your press package (band bio, sample music, sample playlist, price for a 1 ½ hour set, and contact information) to Sabrina Bernardo via:
• email sbernardo@fairoakspark.org
• fax (916) 966-9863
• drop off at our district office 4150 Temescal St., Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Bands will be reviewed the first week in February. If you are selected you will be contacted by February 10th, 2012.

2012 Sound Company Selection

Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District is now accepting quotes for a sound company for our Fair Oaks Chicken Festival (9/15/12) through January 27th, 2012.
The needs are based on the following:
• complete sound equipment and set-up for up to 4 bands
• ability to accommodate stage show for up to 5,000 in attendance
• ability to accommodate a portable stage (dimensions: 24’ deep x 30’ wide)
• ability to communicate between your business and each band
• ability to set up one day prior (9/14/11)to the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival
• turnaround time of 30 minutes between each band
• a live microphone between bands for staff and emergency announcements
• preliminary sound check
• an EMCEE to announce the bands and make routine announcements throughout the day
Please submit your quote to Sabrina Bernardo via:
• email sbernardo@fairoakspark.org
• fax (916) 966-9863
• drop off at our district office 4150 Temescal St., Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Sound Companies will be reviewed the first week in February. If you are selected you will be contacted by February 10th, 2012.