16th Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival Event Guide

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CONTENTS Join the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District for the 16th Annual "Re-Imagined" Fair Oaks Chicken Festival!

This year’s event will look a little different than previous years, but still hold true to our Chicken Festival roots. The main festival will take place at Fair Oaks Park. General admission and parking is free!

Event Schedule

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Be in the know about when and where all things Chicken Festival are taking place.

History

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Learn about the history of the Fair Oaks Chickens as well as the future of the event.

Meet Rocky 06-07 Learn all about our famous mascot Rocky the Rooster and find out where to find him.

Pop-Up Events

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Learn about the awesome pop-up events happening before the Festival.

Chicken Stock Meet the bands who will be putting on an awesome show at the event's Main Stage.

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VIP Experience

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Become one of Rocky the Rooster's VIP's and experience Chicken Festival in an all new way!

Feed Court

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Find the best eats, treats, and drinks at the Chicken Festival Feed Court!

Contests

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From Chicken impersonating and decorating to cornhole, find out how you can win.

Vendors

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Shop incredible craft and company vendors online and the day of the festival!

Rocky's Roost

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Get ready to have some fun at Rocky's Roost Kid's Park!

Volunteer

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We need you! Find out how to volunteer and be a part of this awesome team.

Merchandise

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Purchase event merchandise, VIP tickets and more!

Car Show

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Check out the details of the Best of the Best Car Show!

FAQ's & Sponsors 20-21 Learn all the need-to-know details about the event and our awesome sponsors!

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Chicken Festival SCHEDULE

Pop Up Events & Online Content 9/15-9/22 (Online) Virtual Marketplace click here to view online 9/15 (Village of Fair Oaks) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Bawk Party 9/18 (Grange Hall) 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast 9/18 (Online) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Welcome Message Rocky's Dance Party Interview with Rocky CF Follow Along Craft click here to view online 9/18 (Online) 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Chicken Stock Streamed click here to view online

Main Event Festivities SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM IN-PERSON 2:00 PM Parking Opens 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cornhole Tournament 3:00 PM Gates Open 3:30 PM Meet Rocky the Rooster (Kid's Park) 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Mullet Mechanix @ Chicken Stock 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM Domestic & Craft Beer and Wine Sales Rocky's Roost (Kid's Park) Best of the Best Car Show 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Food Trucks Vendors VIP GREAT Chickens on Display 4:30 PM Meet Rocky the Rooster (Kid's Park) 5:30 PM Cluck n' Crow Contest 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FBI Band @Chicken Stock 6:30 PM Meet Rocky the Rooster (Kid's Park)

View online content at www.forpd.org/chickenfest

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HISTORY OF THE

Fair Oaks Chickens 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 to eat.

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.

The 2021 & 2022 Fair Oaks Chicken Festivals will be re-located to Fair Oaks Park as the Village undergoes renovations. We'll see everyone back in the Village in 2023!

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MEET ROCKY

"Fair Oaks is the place to be!"

- Rocky the Rooster

Rocky the Rooster

Hi everyone, Rocky the Rooster here! I’m the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District mascot and love everything about this awesome community! My role is to come to events, programs, classes, and meetings to mingle with the community and enjoy the beautiful parks. My goal is to keep everyone smiling and take lots of pictures! If you see me, please come say hello and snap a few pics with me for the District website and activity guide. You could be featured in our next guide!

I can't wait to meet you at this year's Chicken Festival! Check me out during Rocky's Meet & Greet, as well as online at our virtual Rocky's Dance Party! See you at Fair Oaks Park!

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POP-UP EVENTS BAWK Party

5PM-7PM | September 15, 2021 Fair Oaks Village 7003 Park Drive Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Join us for a one-of-a-kind BAWK Party! Help us kick off the 16th Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival by paying homage to the event’s roots, the Fair Oaks Village.

BAWK PARTY ACTIVITIES Specials at participating merchants and restaurants Admire and cast your vote for the GREAT Chicken contest Meet Rocky the Rooster Purchase a raffle ticket Pick up your free Bawk Party Swag Bag (available to the first 50 attendees) *This event is sponsored by Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District and the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce.

Pancake Breakfast

7:30AM-10AM | September 18, 2021 Fair Oaks/Orangevale Grange #354 5807 Walnut Ave. Orangevale, CA 95662

Come one, come all to a special Chicken Festivalthemed morning breakfast at the Orangevale/Fair Oaks Grange No. 354! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, live music from the Mike & Carolynn Band (8am-10am) and photos with Rocky the Rooster!

Regular Breakfast Adults $7 | Children (ages 8 and under) $4 Scrambled eggs, ham, and blueberry pancakes Hearty Breakfast - Adults $9 Regular breakfast PLUS biscuits & gravy *All breakfasts include coffee, tea, milk, or orange juice.

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

Click HERE to watch live from home!

Meet the Bands

MULLET MECHANIX 3PM-5PM | MAIN STAGE

Power up your flux capacitor and ride the space-time continuum to a totally awesome throwback party!

The Mullet Mechanix are all tuned up and ready to lay some rubber on a thrill ride through the decade of the 1980's. So revvv up your otherwise idle life with a nitrous fueled catalog of the bigget smash hits.

Be sure to grab your de-greaser and let your mullet fly, as we take a trip through a musical decade like no other!

FBI BAND 6PM-8PM | MAIN STAGE

FBI is a Soulful Tribute to The Legends of Motown, Funk, and MORE!! A mix of CLASSIC MOTOWN, combined with a dash of Old & Contemporary R&B and Dance tunes which shakes out into a FUNK-filled Good time!

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VIP EXPERIENCE Elevate your festival experience by becoming one of Rocky the Roosters VIP’s!

Enjoy an exclusive area with a private bar, restrooms, shade, and seating. All with premium viewing of the main stage.

VIP package includes: - $10 food voucher - 2 drink tickets - Festival shirt - Premium parking Limited availability!

Time: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fee: $65 or a 2-pack for $125

Click here to purchase your VIP Experience tickets!

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FEED COURT & WATERING HOLE

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WATERING HOLE Thirsty? Stop by the watering holes to quench your thirst! $5 Domestic Beers & Wine $5 Craft Beers presented by Fair Oaks Rotary Foundation

FEED COURT Craving some delicious eats? Head over to the feed court for a variety of tasty choices! See below for food truck lists and some Chicken Festival specials!

INDIANA JONES

CF Special: Butter Chicken $10 Small or $13 Large - Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in the tandoor and then hand-pulled and cooked in a tomato and cream-based sauce served over basmati rice.

GYRO STOP

CF Special: Chicken Shawarma $13 - Herbed and spiced chicken meat slow-roasted served on a pita with tzatziki (garlic, cucumber yogurt sauce) feta cheese, lettuce, onion, and tomato.

AHUEVO FOODS

CF Special: Loaded Peruvian Chicken Fries $12 - Peruvian chicken, Aji Verde Sauce, queso fresco, cilantro, radishes over fries.

CF Special: Peruvian Chicken Quesadilla $11 - Peruvian chicken. Monterey Jack cheese, radish, cilantro on a huge flour tortilla.

CF Special: Chicken Wings $12 - 8ct sauced wings $15 - 10ct sauced wings with a side of fries

DUTCHMAN'S STROOPWAFEL

CF Special - Chick-shaped Stroopwafel $5 - Chick Shaped Stroopwafel $2 - Egg shaped Stroopwafel

POLLO INFERNO

CF Special: Chicken Box (Half) $16 (Half) or $12 (Quarter) - Chicken over a bed of thickcut fries. Include a side salad (spring mix, cabbage, carrots, parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, pickled red onions). We throw in a side of our signature Aji Verde sauce and Chipotle Aioli sauce.

KADO'S ASIAN GRILL

CF Special: Chicken Little Sliders w/ a Side of Nachos $17 - Perfect for sharing, 2 sliders with teriyaki chicken on a brioche bun with our house-made aioli, red & green onions, spring mix greensand ponzu. Side of nachos topped with our special chicken, aioli, Asian slaw, red & green onions and sriracha for heat.

THE PHILLY

CF Special: Chicken Bacon Buffalo Ranch Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich $11 - 7 inch sandwich $16 - 10 inch sandwich

TACOS LOS REYES

CF Special: Los Reyes Chick-Hen Taco Plate $15 - (6) Chicken street tacos made of 2 small corn tortillas each, cilantro, onion, lime, & secret salsa (non spicy).

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CONTESTS

Cluck n' Crow

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!

Main Stage | 5:30PM | Live Stream Option

Great Chicken

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 Bawk Party (Wednesday, September 15 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Village of Fair Oaks) for public voting.

The Greatest Chicken (Best of Show) will be revealed at the main event in Fair Oaks Park on the 18th. Winner will receive a gift basket and entry into next year's contest.

Registration for this contest has now closed.

Don't forget to vote at the event!

Do you have what it takes to be named the 2021 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival Cluck n’ Crow Champion? Strut your stuff on stage at the 7th Annual "Cluck N’ Crow" contest. $100 Amazon Gift Card to the top performer. Contest is limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. No sign ups will be taken the day of the event.

Must be 18 years or older to participate.

Interested in entering the contest?

Register now for the event!

View the livestream online here!

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Join us for an exciting, new 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 1:00 pm Tournament starts at 2:00 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.

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.

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VENDOR BOOTHS Enjoy shopping and gathering of information from dozens of craft, company and non-profit vendors. Many vendors will also host an online Marketplace where you can shop in advance of the festival and from the comfort of your own home!

In Person (Fair Oaks Park) from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Online Marketplace opens Wednesday, September 15th and will close Wednesday, September 22nd.

Click here to view the online vendor marketplace!

Contact Sabrina Bernardo to be added to wait-list in the event spots become available.

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Rocky's Roost 3PM-7:30PM

Kid's Park

Come out and play! Fun for kids of all ages and family friendly vendors for the adults!

Attractions Include: Inflatables. carnival games, water ballerz, face painting, airbrush tattoos, balloon twisting, and family-friendly vendors. Please note: lines for carnival games, inflatables, and face painting will close at 7:30pm.

FEES:

Wristband (unlimited inflatables & carnival games): $5 each Additional Fees (pay vendor directly): Water Ballerz: $10 Face Painting: $ varies Airbrush Tattoos: $ varies Balloon Twisting: $ varies Don’t wait in line! Purchase your $5 each pre-sale wristbands online!

Presented by the Fair Oaks Youth Advisory Board

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

CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP TO VOLUNTEER

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EVENT MERCHANDISE VIP Experience

$65 per person | 2 tickets for $125 Includes: Private Bar, Restrooms, Shade, & Seating. $10 Food Voucher, 2 drink tickets, festival t-shirt, & premium parking!

Kid's Park Wristbands

$5 per wristband Includes: Unlimited carnival games & inflatables.

Event T-Shirts

$12 pre-sale | $15 at the event

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All New!

BEST OF THE BEST

Car Show!

3:00PM-7:30PM Invitational Classic Car Show Showing the Best of the Best in Fair Oaks! Walk through the best of the best car show and scope out some incredible cars! Cars featured will be previous winners from the Fair Oaks Fiesta. Car Show hosted by the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.fairoakschamber.com

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Frequently Asked Questions 1. Where is the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival happening this year? a. The main festivities will be held at Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd) from 3PM8PM. Other features of the event will take place in-person/online 7:30AM-8:00PM, including the Pancake Breakfast at the Fair Oaks/Orangevale Grange, Fair Oaks Village, online vendor marketplace, live streams, and much more!

2. Why the location change? a. The 2021 & 2022 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival will be re-located to Fair Oaks Park as the Village undergoes renovations. We'll see everyone back in the Village in 2023!

3. Where should I park? a. Parking will be available at Fair Oaks Park, Fair Oaks Church (0.2 miles), New Life Church (0.8 miles), and other nearby locations. Check out the event map for full details. Please remember to park safely, legally, and respect the residents in neighboring areas!

4. Where can I view the schedule of events? a. Details and final schedule are hatching! Come back to forpd.org/chickenfest for the final event schedule closer to the event date.

5. How much does it cost to attend the festival? a. General admission and parking are free! Certain activities have a fee attached: Kid’s Park, Craft Brew, VIP Tickets, Pancake Breakfast, etc.

6. Where can I purchase merchandise, kid’s park wristbands, or VIP tickets? a. Tickets for various event experiences/activities are available NOW here.

7. Are you still accepting vendors? a. Vendor spots are open until filled. Please submit an application here. Should spots be full, email cadams@forpd.org to be added to the vendor waitlist.

8. Will there be food trucks? a. 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!

9. How do I view the online vendor marketplace? a. View the online vendor marketplace here.

10. How do I volunteer? a. Volunteers help make the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival a successful event! View volunteer opportunities here.

11. I’m not ready to attend in person, what festivities can I experience from home? a. You can experience a lot of the Chicken Festival fun at home! We will have an online vendor marketplace, live streams of on-stage concerts, contest voting, videos, and more! Click here for more information.

12. Will there be a ride-share location? a. Ride Share location coming soon.

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Thank you TO OUR SPONSORS

Special thanks to: Interested in sponsoring the Chicken Festival or any other FORPD Events and Programs? Contact Sabrina Bernardo at sbernardo@forpd.org

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SEE YOU AT THE FESTIVAL!

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