Ostrich Festival

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

2025 Dates and Times

Coming Soon!

 

A tradition for more than 30 years, the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival returns to Chandler each March, paying tribute to Chandler'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! 

The Ostrich Festival 2025 dates, times, admission, entertainment, and concert line-up are still being finalized  - but here is a snapshot of the 2024 event which had more than 100,000 visitors across the two weekends.

WEEKEND ONE

Friday - March 8, 2024: 2 p.m. - Midnight

Saturday - March 9, 2024: 10 a.m. - Midnight

Sunday - March 10, 2024: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

WEEKEND TWO

Friday - March 15, 2024: 2 p.m. - Midnight

Saturday - March 16, 2024: 10 a.m. - Midnight

Sunday - March 17, 2024: 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.

The Chandler Ostrich Festival is owned by the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and produced by Steve LeVine Entertainment. Ostrich Festival admission tickets for individual days start at $30 for an adult and $20 for children ages 5-12. Three-day, weekend multi-day passes start at $75 for adults and $45 for children ages 5-12.

Ostrich Festival 2024 Music Lineup

Weekend ONE - March 8-10, 2024

  • Shaggy, Paul Russell - Friday, March 8, 2024
  • Big & Rich featuring Gretchen Wilson with Cowboy Troy - Saturday, March 9, 2024
  • Los Tucanes de Tijuana - Sunday, March 10, 2024

Weekend TWO - March 15-17, 2024

  • Yung Gravy - Friday, March 15, 2024
  • Chris Lane, Lauren Alaina and Madeline Edwards - Saturday, March 16, 2024
  • Wynonna Judd - Sunday, March 17, 2024

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

THE OSTRICH FESTIVAL EVENT IS A RAIN-OR-SHINE EVENT.  ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON.

Ostrich Festival Parking

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

  • When attending the Ostrich Festival, please note that this is a cashless event requiring payment via your wristband or credit card at all Ostrich Festival vendors. For those who prefer to use cash, wristbands may be loaded at the reload tent in the Beer Garden and are non-refundable.
  • 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 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. All bags including purses, backpacks, tote bags, etc. MUST be clear. Diaper bags will be permitted upon inspection before entering the event.
  • Questions about the event? Text or call (480) 588-8497.
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