History

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!

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!

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.