September 18, 2010
10:00am-6:00pm
WHY DO CHICKENS CROSS THE ROAD?
To attend the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival, of course!
And, last year, not only were they accompanied by several of their fowl feathered friends but also by an estimated 15,000 festival attendees all of whom were seen enjoying themselves at many of the family oriented festival activities being offered. To name a few: 
But why would the Village of Fair Oaks have a Chicken Festival? Well, in its December 11, 2000, issue People Magazine wrote, "In most towns, chickens primarily appear prepackaged at the supermarket. Not so in Fair Oaks Village, Calif., where the feathered fowl turn up alive and clucking outside the dentist's office. And the hardware store. And the fire station".In the article, "Pecking Order", the magazine also points out that the chickens, on occasion, brazenly jump onto the plates of customers dining alfresco at one of Fair Oaks up-scale local restaurants.
Inflation, a fact of life, has not overlooked the Fair Oaks Chickens and today's flock is somewhat larger than that "about 150 chickens" People Magazine noted in 2000. And, since the chickens are still doing their thing (whatever that might be) in the Village, the Festival organizers decided it was time to put those birds to work. By lending their presence and fame, how many chickens do you know that get their own article in People Magazine, they are helping us raise funds to benefit a variety of local charitable and civic organizations.
5th ANNUAL FAIR OAKS CHICKEN FESTIVAL T-SHIRTS
T-shirts for the upcoming 5th Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival will go on sale in our District office the first week in August and will also be on sale at the Festival while supplies last. This year’s Festival t-shirt was designed by local artist Wendy Joy Garrigues. For more information on the artist please visit Wendy’s Joy Art Delights.Wendy will also have a booth at this year’s Festival featuring her ever-growing assortment of cards and prints, decorated aprons, original artwork and clay sculptures.
Pricing Info:
Adult Sizes - $12 each or (2) for $20
Kid’s Sizes - $8 each or (2) for $15
2010 Sponsors
  
   
 HELP FEED THOSE IN NEED!!!
As a part of our response to the economic crisis, the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District is collecting food donations at the 5th Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival. Please bring non-perishable food items to this year's event and help Sacramento Food Bank & Family services provide assistance to families and individuals in need. Collection containers will be located at all entrances and attraction area at the event. For more information on how you can help, please visit www.sacramentofoodbank.org.
FOOD ASSISTANCE WISH LIST:
Dry Goods- Breakfast cerals, Oatmeal (high fiber or low sugar), Mac & Cheese, Top Ramen, Pasta (whole wheat), Beans, Rice (white, brown, wild), Dry Soups, and Boxed Meals (Rice-A-Roni, Pasta-Roni, etc).
Canned Food- Soups, Vegetables, Fruits, Tomato Sauce, Tuna, and Chicken. Low Sodium and foods canned in water instead of oil or syrups are prefered.
Other Items- Jared Peanut Butter, Jellies, Almonds or Other Nuts, and Dried Fruit.
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