18th Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival Event Guide 2023

Table of CONTENTS

Are you ready for another amazing year at the Chicken Festival? This year ' s festival is going to be fully packed with great traditions and some new and exciting fun!

Event Schedule 3

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

History 4

Learn about the history of Fair Oaks Chickens and the exciting things to come in the future

Participate in some friendly-fun competitions!

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

Vendors and Merch

Shop incredible craft, company, non-profit vendors, and merchandise on the day of the event!

Sponsors

Wee need you! Find out how to volunteer and learn about our awesome sponsors

Learn all the need-to-know details about the event

Event Map 17

Plan out your visit and know where to go during the event!

EVENT SCHEDULE Chicken Festival

Saturday, September 16, 2023 | 12:00PM-6:00PM

Main Event Festivities

11:00 AM

Parking Opens

11:45 AM Gates Open

12:00 PM

Opening Announcements and National Anthem

12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Group Therapy Band @ Chickenstock

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Cornhole Tournament

Food Trucks (sales end at 5:30 pm)

Chicken Festival Merchandise Sales

Craft, Company, and Non-Profit Vendors

GREAT Chickens on Display (voting until 4:00 pm)

Rocky's Adventure Zone (ride lines close at 5:30pm)

Rocky's Community Kids Zone (activity lines close at 5:30 pm)

Domestic & Craft Beer and Wine Sales (sales end at 5:30 pm)

12:30 PM

Rocky's Meet & Greet @ Rocky's Community Kids Zone

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Live Music from SP Music @ Rocky's Community Kids Zone

3:00 PM

Cluck n ' Crow Contest @ Chickenstock

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Cougar Adams Band @ Chickenstock

4:30 PM

Rocky's Dance Party @ Rocky's Community Kids Zone

GREAT Chicken Winners Revealed

Please note: sales & lines close at 5:30 pm

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, settled 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, have attended the Thursday night summer Concerts in the Park series and have been 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, lore, and love ‘ em or curse ‘ em they are a very real part of everyday life in the village they call home.

The 2023 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival is located at Fair Oaks Park while the Village undergoes renovations

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. You could be featured on our District website and in our activity guide Find me on Facebook @forockyrooster!

I can't wait to meet you at this year ' s Chicken Festival! Check me out during Rocky's Meet & Greet and throughout the event. See you at Fair Oaks Park!

"I look forward to this event ALL year long!"

- Rocky the Rooster

DISTRICT MASCOT AND EVENT PERSONALITY

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Fuel up for a fun day!

7:30AM-10AM | September 16, 2023

Orangevale / Fair Oaks Grange #354

5807 Walnut Avenue, Orangevale CA 95662

Come one, come all to a special Chicken Festival themed morning breakfast at the Orangevale/Fair Oaks Grange #354! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, live performances, prize wheel, giveaways, and photos with Rocky the Rooster!

Regular Breakfast

Adults $7 | Children (ages 8 and under) $4

Scrambled eggs, sausage patties, and blueberry pancakes

Hearty Breakfast

Adults $9

Regular breakfast PLUS biscuits & gravy

All breakfasts include coffee, tea, milk, or orange juice.

Live Performances

8:30am The MuVment

Free Promo Bags

CHICKEN STOCK

MAIN STAGE

Presented By:

Put on your dancing shoes and shake your tail feather!

GROUP THERAPY

12PM-2:30PM

NorCal'sPremiereClassicRockBand!

Group Therapy has been performing at public and private events since the summer of 2006. Playing a unique blend of covers that include Classic Rock from the 50's - 90's and your favoriteR&Bnumbers.

Make sure you put on your dancing shoes and getreadyforagoodtime!

COUGAR ADAMS BAND

3:30PM-6PM

Performing for audiences since 2008, "Cougar Adams"isapowerful6piecebanddedicatedto the music of "heartland rocker" John Cougar Mellencamp and Bryan Adams. The song list includes familiar tunes such as "Jack and Diane", "Hurts So Good", "I Need a Lover", "Summer of 69", "Cuts Like a Knife", "Somebody" as well as other hit songs from both Cougar and Adams. You as a listener will be awe-struck as you hear the lead singer, KC akaCaseyCorrigan,takeonthesamepowerful, heartaching voice as John Cougar Mellencamp andBryanAdams

So take a step back in time and come rock with thebandatanupcomingshow!

FEED COURT

Craving some delicious eats? Head over to the feed court for tons of tasty choices! See the list of SactoMoFo Food Trucks and their Chicken Fest specials!

ALLEN BBQ

BBQ Chicken Loaded Fries | A generous serving of crispy french fries tossed with fresh chopped garlic, covered in queso blanco cheese sauce topped with juicy BBQ chicken breast, house sauces and diced onions.

BANGIN' BOWLS

Chicken Bangin' Bowl | Chicken, fried green plantains and beans on a bed of rice topped with pico de gallo, corn, grilled peppers, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, lemon garlic sauce, bangin' sauce, and smoky sriracha mayo

CAFE A LA MODE

Cluckin' Good Latte | Choice of latte with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

CALIFORNIA STREET TACOS

Chicken Tacos | Doubled corn tortillas with chicken topped with onions, cilantro, and salsa.

COUSIN'S

MAINE LOBSTER

Chicken of the Sea Rollin' the Tide | Connecticut Roll - lobster, served warm with butter and lemon on a New England roll

DAISY'S DESSERTS

Peep Freeze | 20 oz Frozen Lemonade

DREWSKI'S

Fried Chicken Monster Fries | A bed of fries topped with diced fried chicken, nacho cheese, chipotle cream, jalapenos, bacon, and green onions

GAMEDAY GRILL

Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch

Sandwich | Grilled chicken topped with melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, ranch sauce, and crispy bacon on a toasted roll

JOJO'S HAWAIIAN FRIED CHICKEN

Deep Fried Chicken Chunks | 3/4 pound of Hawaiian fried chicken chunks served with homemade macaroni salad and pineapple coleslaw

KADO'S ASIAN GRILL

Special Chicken Tacos | Special chicken, Asian slaw, red and green onions, house-made aioli and sriracha all on corn tortillas.

NASH AND PROPER

The Chicken Sammich | Crispy fired boneless thigh, slaw, fuego sauce, and pickles on a butter bun.

SMOKIN' EWE

Loaded Chicken Mac & Cheese | Four cheese mac and cheese loaded with BBQ chicken covered in BBQ and ranch drizzle, topped with crispy onion straws.

THE FRY BOYS

Chicken Littles (Kid's Meal) | Two juicy chicken tenders served with a side of crispy french fries

YOLANDA'S

Chicken Tinga Tacos | Shredded chicken sauteed with onion in Yolanda's special and spicy tomato sauce, topped with sour cream.

CONTESTS

Cluck n ' Crow

Cock-a-doodle-do! Strut on over to the 9th Annual Cluck N’ Crow Contest presented by the Kiwanis Club of Orangevale – Fair Oaks Watch people cluck, crow, strut, and peck as they compete to be crowned the 2023 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival Cluck n ’ Crow Champion!

Main Stage | 3:00PM

Do you have what it takes to be named the 2023 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival Cluck n ’ Crow Champion? Strut your stuff on stage at the 9th Annual "Cluck N’ Crow" contest $100 Amazon Gift Card to the top performer Contest is limited to 10 participants. Secure your spot by registering in advance! Must be Ages 10+ to participate $5 Registration

Great Chickens

GREAT Chickens will be displayed at the event in Fair Oaks Park on September 16th from 12:00PM - 6:00PM Voting happens LIVE from 12:00PM - 4:00PM. Winners will be revealed around 4:30PM. Winners will receive a gift basket and entry into next year ' s contest

Prize Categories Include: Best of Show | First Place Adult (13+) First Place Child (12 and under)

Cornhole Tournament

Join us for an exciting cornhole tournament at the Festival! There will be social and competitive brackets to accommodate all skill levels and multiple chances to play and have tons of fun guaranteed! Plus - all new Long Toss Competition!

EVENT DETAILS

Bring your own partner & bring your own bags

Some bags will be available at the event

Check-In starts at 11:30 am Tournament starts at 12:30 pm

REGISTRATION | $25 - 1 PLAYER | $50 - TEAMS OF 2

PRE-REGISTER TO SECURE YOUR TEAM SPOT!

*Note: Registration will be taken online at www fairoakschamber com

**Walk-up registration will also be accepted the day of the tournament between the grove and multipurpose field

Tournament Presented By: Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce, California Cornhole Association, & OV Cornhole

Presented by FORPD | Upper Softball Field

Presented by SP Music Folsom

Rocky's Meet & Greet-12:30pm

Live Music 1pm-4pm | Rocky's Dance Party-4:30pm

Petting Zoo

Presented by Shadow Glen Riding Stables Petting Zoo & Live Chicken Display

Activity Booths & Coloring Wall

Presented by Community Groups Free carnival games, activities, and coloring wall.

Mad Science

Presented by Mad Science Sacramento Valley Free science demonstrations and activities

WOW Bus

Presented by SVP Kids Sacramento Free themed make & take crafts

Activity & Sheriff Vehicle

Presented by Sac Sheriff YLC Vehicle exploration and craft activity

Enjoy shopping and gathering information from dozens of craft, company and non-profit vendors! Shop items like wood-working, jewelry, home décor, metal art, and more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where is the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival happening this year?

The Festival will be held at Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd) from 12PM6PM The Pancake Breakfast at the Fair Oaks/Orangevale Grange will take place at 5807 Walnut Ave from 7:30AM-10AM,

Why the location change?

The Fair Oaks Chicken Festival has been re-located to Fair Oaks Park as the Village undergoes renovations Click HERE to learn more

Where should I park?

Parking will be available at Fair Oaks Park and Fair Oaks Church 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 dog or other pets?

There will be no pets or animals allowed at the event

Where can I view the schedule of events?

Go to page 4

How much does it cost to attend the festival?

General admission and parking is free! Certain activities have a fee attached: Kids Park Adventure Zone, Cornhole Tournament, Feed Court and Watering Hole, Pancake Breakfast, etc

Where can I purchase merchandise, shirts, and hats?

Merchandise will be sold at the event by PS Apparel Pre-Order Now!

Are you still accepting vendors?

Vendor spots are filled. Please click HERE to be added to the vendor subscription list for future events.

Will there be food trucks?

The event will feature several food trucks provided by SactoMofo. Visit page 11 to see what food vendors will be attending and their Special CF menu items!

How do I volunteer?

Volunteers help make the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival a successful event! View volunteer opportunities here.