Ostrich Festival

Big on family fun, the Chandler Chamber's Ostrich Festival is our city’s largest annual festival.  The event takes place at Tumbleweed Park and is filled with a myriad of ostrich-themed activities, a carnival midway, national and regional performances, live music, a VIP Zone, and a fabulous selection of fair food.     

When is the Ostrich Festival?

March 14-16, 2025

&

March 21-23, 2025

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 14, 2025 (Chandler Community Day): 2 p.m. - Midnight

Saturday - March 15, 2025: 10 a.m. - Midnight

Sunday - March 16, 2025: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

WEEKEND TWO

Friday - March 21, 2025: 2 p.m. - Midnight

Saturday - March 22, 2025: 10 a.m. - Midnight

Sunday - March 23, 2025: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

The event is held at Tumbleweed Park, on the southwest corner of McQueen and Germann roads. The park is located at 2250 S. McQueen Road, Chandler AZ 85286.

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 for adults and $15 for children ages 5-12. For those planning to enjoy the festival all weekend long, multi-day passes are also available, starting at $75 for adults and $45 for children ages 5-12.

Ostrich Festival Entertainment Lineup

Weekend ONE - March 14-16, 2025

  • Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers - Friday, March 14, 2025
  • The Fray + maryjo - Saturday, March 15, 2025
  • BRELAND + LANCO - Sunday, March 16, 2025

Weekend TWO - March 21-23, 2025

  • Los Rieleros del Norte + Selena the Show - Friday, March 21, 2025
  • Natasha Bedingfield + American Authors - Saturday, March 22, 2025
  • Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line + Ryan Charles - Sunday, March 23, 2025

PLEASE NOTE: ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP, ATTRACTIONS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Ostrich Festival Parking

  • Limited Ostrich Festival parking is available at Tumbleweed Park via Hamilton or McQueen Roads and Celebration Drive and will be available for online purchase at the event website.
  • Using a rideshare? The designated rideshare and drop-off location is at the Chandler Park and Ride located at 2100 Hamilton St., Chandler AZ 85286
  • Accessible parking is located off Germann Rd and Hamilton St. Handicap accessible parking passes for the Chandler Ostrich Festival are $15 (paid by credit card) or pre-purchased online for $11 by clicking here.
  • Shuttle Services will be available for pick-up at Hamilton High School at 3700 S Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85248. Please visit the event website for the shuttle schedule.

Know Before You Go:

  • Can you use cash at the Ostrich Festival? When attending the Ostrich Festival, please note that this is a cashless event requiring payment via your wristband, credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay at all Ostrich Festival vendors. For those who prefer to use cash, RFID wristbands may be loaded at the reload tents. 
  • The Ostrich Festival is a rain-or-shine event, with no refunds on tickets. All sales are final.
  • Ride tickets and unlimited ride wristbands are not included in 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 festival gates.
  • Questions about the event? Text or call (480) 588-8497.
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