Fair Oaks Chicken Festival

Event Address

Fair Oaks Park - 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Event Parking

• Free Parking
  • Free General Event & ADA Parking will be available at the marked entrance of Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.)
  • Free Parking available at Fair Oaks Church
  • Carpooling / Ride Share is HIGHLY recommended - parking will FILL very quickly
• Pre-Paid Preferred Event Parking
  • $15 per vehicle (additional processing fees apply)
  • A parking spot in the front lot near the event entrance will be reserved for you from 11:30am to 2:00pm, unclaimed spots will be made available for general parking after 2:00pm. A parking attendant will scan your confirmation QR code at the entrance.
  • No refunds, re-entry, or overnight parking.
  • No need for an account

Bike Valet - Free

Public Transit

Important Notes:

• No outside ice chests, coolers, outside alcoholic beverages, or weapons of any kind will be allowed inside the festival area.
• For the safety of attendees and the animals, pets are not allowed at the event.  Certified service animals are permitted, this does not include companion animals.
• All people and bags will be checked upon entry.

2025 Event Map

Chicken Stock (Live Music)

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

• 12:30pm – 3:00pm - River City Outlaws
• 3:00pm – 3:15pm – Cluck n' Crow Contest
• 3:30pm –  6:00pm - Dunsbar Road

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Rocky's Roost (Kid's Activities)

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

• Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm 
• Rocky's Free Community Kid's Zone sponsored by Learning Jungle
  • Activity Booths & Carnival Games presented by Community Groups / Businesses
  • Kid's Park Performance Stage presented by SP Music Folsom
    • Stage Schedule 
    • 12:00 PM - SP Music Folsom
    • 1:45 PM - Story time with Abigail Hoiland 
    • 2:00 PM - Kid's Cluck n' Crow Contest
    • 2:30 PM - Rocky's Meet & Greet
    • 3:00 PM - BV Band Performances
    • 4:30 PM - Rocky's Dance Party
    • 4:45 PM - Story Time with Abigail Hoiland
  • Petting Zoo presented by Shadow Glen Riding Stables
  • WOW Bus presented by SVP Kids Sacramento
  • Kids Cluck N Crow Contest presented by Kiwanis Club of Orangevale - Fair Oaks
    • Sign up today!
  • Coloring Wall
  • and More!
• Additional Fees (pay vendor directly): Face Painting | Airbrush Tattoos | Kid Businesses & Kid-Friendly Vendors
• Lines cut off at 5:30 pm.
• Rocky's Adventure Zone Presented by Bella Vista Band Booster
  • Unlimited Inflatable Wristband
    • $20 pre-sale | $25 day of | Cash or Card accepted day of
      • Pre-Sale of wristbands closes on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 4PM
      • Processing fees will apply
  • Eurobungee & Waterballerz - separate fee, paid directly to vendor.  Wristband does not include these attractions.
  • Lines cut off at 5:30PM.

Purchase Your Presale Wristbands- Save $5 Today!

Purchase your Presale Wristband today!

*Wristband is good for unlimited inflatables only.  Wristband sales pre-sale and day of are non-refundable, non-transferable, and not replaceable if lost, stolen, or destroyed.

Watering Hole (Beer & Wine)

Presented by the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks

$8 Craft Beer | $8 Wine | Bundle & Save - 3 for $20

Feed Court (Food & Drink)

Come hungry & thirsty! SactoMofo will host the feed court! Choose from a variety of the hottest and trendiest food trucks in Sacramento! 

• Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Food Truck Vendor List:
  • Allen BBQ
  • Bangin' Bowls
  • Bangin Churro Bar
  • California Street Tacos
  • Daisy's Desserts
  • The Fry Boys
  • Gameday Grill
  • Hefty Gyros
  • JoJo's Hawaiian Fried Chicken
  • Pancho Villa BBQ
  • Smokin' Ewe BBQ
  • Taco Girl

Vendors

Enjoy shopping and gathering information from dozens of craft, company, and non-profit vendors.  Vendor applications for 2025 are closed.

Merchandise Sales

Come to the 20th Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival in style with premium shirts and hats created by PS Apparel! Order by 9/9/25 to have your merch in time for the festival!

Pre-Order Shirts Available Now - Presale pricing deadline is September 9th at 5pm

Pre-Order by clicking HERE.

Premium T-Shirts/Tanks: $20 presale (sizes 2x are $2 more and sizes 3x are $3 more) | $25 day of event (sizes 2x are $2 more and sizes 3x are $3 more)

Event Hats: $25

Pre-Sale merchandise will be available for pick up September 17-20 from 9AM-5PM at the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District Office (4150 Temescal St.)

Great Chicken Contest

Traditional or unique, make your chicken the GREATEST in town. Each entry will receive one bare wooden chicken to decorate.

New!  Attendees will vote for the winners of the contest LIVE at the event!  Winners will be announced at 4:30PM!  The winner will receive a gift basket.

$20 | Register Today! We are sold out!

Two divisions: Adult (13+) or Child (12 and under)

Cluck n' Crow Contest

Cock-a-doodle-do! Strut on over to the 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 2025 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival Cluck n’ Crow Champion!  $100 Gift Card to the top performer. The contest is limited to 10 participants.

Mainstage

• Time: 3:00 pm

$5 Entry | Register today!

Pre-registration is REQUIRED. No sign-ups will be taken on the day of the event.  Must be 13 years or older to participate. 

NEW! Cluck n' Crow Contest for Kids!

Time for those kids to be able to strut and crow around on stage! Register your child today. Must be 12 years or younger to participate.

Kids Stage

• Time: 2:00 pm

$5 Entry | Register today!

Cornhole Tournament

Join us for an exciting cornhole tournament at the Festival!  There will be social and competitive brackets plus a long toss competition to accommodate all skill levels and multiple chances to play and have tons of fun guaranteed! 

Tournament presented by: Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce | California Cornhole Association | OV Cornhole

Registration will open in August 2025

Event Details

• Bring your own partner & bring your own bags!
• Check-In starts at 11:30 am
• Tournament starts at 12:30 pm

Registration Details 

Pre-register to secure your team spot! - August 2025

**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.

2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring? 

Email Sabrina Bernardo at sbernardo@forpd.org.

Pancake Breakfast

First 100 attendees will receive a FREE Chicken Festival Promo Bag!

Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 7:30AM-10:00AM | Fair Oaks/Orangevale Grange #354 5807 Walnut Ave, Orangevale 95662

Feeling hungry?  Start your Chicken Festival day off right with a delicious pancake breakfast!  

• Regular Breakfast:  Adults $8 | Children (ages 8 and under) $5
  • Comes with: scrambled eggs, sausage patties, and blueberry pancakes
• Hearty Breakfast: Adults $10
  • Comes with: Regular breakfast PLUS biscuits & gravy

*ALL breakfasts include coffee, tea, milk, or orange juice

Performances

• TBD

We Can't Do It Without You!

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

1. 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.  General admission is free!
2. Where should I park?
   • Parking will be available at Fair Oaks Park & Fair Oaks Church (0.2 miles). There will be limited pre-paid parking spaces.  Please remember to park safely, legally, and respect the residents in neighboring areas!  See the "Getting to the Festival" tab above for full details.
3. Can I bring my pets / dogs this year?

   • For the safety of attendees and the animals, pets are not allowed at the event.  Certified service animals are permitted, this does not include companion animals.

4. Will there be an ATM available?
   • Yes!  An ATM will be available at the event in front of the McMillan Center Building, as well as an ATM across the street at Safe Credit Union.
5. Can I bring my own drinks/coolers?
   • No outside coolers, ice chests, or outside alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the event area.
6. Where can I view the schedule of events?
   • View the schedule and full event details in the online event guide below! (starting September 1, 2025)
7. How much does it cost to attend the festival?
   • General admission and general event parking is free!  Certain activities have a fee attached: Limited Pre-Paid Parking, Kids Park Adventure Zone, Cornhole Tournament, Feed Court, Watering Hole, Vendors, etc.
8. What bands will be playing?
   • River City Outlaws and Dunsbar Road will be hitting the Chicken Stock Main Stage!
9. Where can I purchase merchandise? 
   • Purchase Chicken Festival shirts, hat, and other local merchandise at the event from PS Apparel.
10. Are you still accepting vendors?
    • Applications are now full.  See Vendor tab above for more information.
11. What attractions will be at the Kid’s Park and what are the fees?
    • Live music, kid's activities, and carnival games are free!  Activities like kid business vendors, face painting, etc. will be paid directly to the vendor.
12. How do I sign up for the Corn Hole tournament?
    • Register online for the Corn Hole Tournament starting August 2025.
13. Will there be food trucks?
    • The event will feature several food trucks provided by SactoMofo.  View the Festival Festivities tab for what food trucks will be there!
14. How do I sign up for the Cluck n’ Crow contest?
    • Register Here for the Adult Contest!
    • Register Here for the Kids Contest!
15. Can I design a great chicken for the great chicken contest?
    • Yes!  Register Here!
16. How do I volunteer?
    • Sign up to volunteer starting August 2025. Join our volunteer subscription list.
17. 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.

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, 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.