When is the Ostrich Festival?
March 13-15, 2026 & March 20-22, 2026
Why does Chandler have an Ostrich Festival?
A tradition for more than 30 years, the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival returns to Chandler each March, paying tribute to Chandler's the area’s early ostrich ranching history with a bevy of family-friendly activities, entertainment, carnival rides, and daily Ostrich Festival concerts from national artists and more!
WEEKEND ONE
Friday - March 13, 2026: 2 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday - March 14, 2026: 10 a.m. - Midnight
Sunday - March 15, 2026: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
WEEKEND TWO
Friday - March 20, 2026: 2 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday - March 21, 2026: 10 a.m. - Midnight
Sunday - March 22, 2026: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
The event will be at Rawhide Western Town and Event Center, at 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler AZ 85226.
Buy Your Ostrich Festival Tickets
The Chandler Ostrich Festival, owned by the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and produced by Steve LeVine Entertainment, offers affordable options for families and attendees of all ages.
Single-day admission starts at $25 + $9.22 fees & tax for adults and $15 + $7 fees & tax for children ages 5-12. For those looking for a VIP experience with private space, bar, restrooms as well as, front of stage viewing, 1 meal and 2 drinks (alcoholic beverages for guests 21+, water & soda), VIP single-day admission is available, starting at $99 + $18.24 fees & tax for adults.
Ostrich Festival Main Stage Entertainment Lineup
Weekend ONE - March 13-15, 2026
- KANSAS - Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. and the Znora Band at 7:45 p.m.
- Ravyn Lenae - Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. and Izzy Escobar at 8:00 p.m.
- Jo Dee Messina - Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. and Matt Farris at 7:00 p.m.
Weekend TWO - March 20-22, 2026
- Vanilla Ice - Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. and Candyman at 8:30 p.m.
- The Commodores - Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. and The Boogie Nights at 7:30 p.m.
- Baby Bash - Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 8:30 p.m.and A Lighter Shade of Brown at 7:20 p.m. and NB Ridaz at 6:20 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP, ATTRACTIONS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Ostrich Festival Parking
Details TBA!
Know Before You Go:
- Can you use cash at the Ostrich Festival? When attending the Ostrich Festival, please note that food and commercial vendors, as well as parking, are cashless and require payment via your RFID wristband, credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. For those who prefer to use cash, RFID wristbands may be loaded at the ticket box office, carnival kiosks and reload tents.
- The Ostrich Festival is a rain-or-shine event, with no ticket refunds. All sales are final.
- Ride tickets and unlimited-ride wristbands are not included with Chandler Ostrich Festival admission tickets and may be purchased for an additional fee.
- For information on prohibited items and camera/drone/GoPro policy please visit the event website.
- Event attendees can bring a lawn chair. Please note that storage lockers are not available.
- The festival has a CLEAR BAG policy that limits the size and type of bags permitted. Bags larger than 4.5" x 6.5" must be clear. Clear bags must not exceed 20" x 15" x 9". Exceptions to the enforced Clear Bag Policy include diaper bags, medical, event staff, and artists/performers. Metal detector screening and an inspection of all items being carried in will take place at the festival gates.
- Questions about the event? Text or call the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival at (480) 588-8497.
