Ostrich Festival

I feel that the ostrich festival is similar to the state fair. Mostly geared towards young kids and teenagers. They have a wide variety of rides for older kids, as well as younger kids. They offer a plethora of food to eat. Both food and rides are an additional cost. The cost to get into the ostrich festival in 2024 was $35 for adults and $20 for kids. They also have live entertainment at night. Some of the artists that preformed this year were Wynonna Judd, young Gravy, Big and Rich, shaggy and many more. They have lots of entertainment, like pig racing, acrobat, and the ostrich experience. Here's there website for more info https://ostrichfestival.com/main-stage-lineup/

It had been a couple of years since attending this festival. We had fun ridding on rides and being big kids so we decided to back. It's definitely a different vibe during the day with little kids and younger teens. It was less crowded and easier to walk around which was nice. The rides are fun but the food was just ok. We hit up the BBQ place and ordered a pulled pork sandwich, zucchini fries, and lemonade. The food was like warm and pretty bland. The kettle corn was the highlight for food. Most options were fair type options so the variety was lacking. The prices are high for everything but that is true of most festivals and food so that wasn't a big issue. Elevate the food and it would be a good local place to blend being a kid with the great food we expect at Chandler events.

As my cousin and I have realized... we are becoming our parents. We found ourselves griping about the prices of things like our parents would when we were kids. We both were shocked that it costs $35 just to enter, then have additional costs for rides, food, beverages, etc. Additionally, we aren't as young so the rides and attractions aren't as appealing. I'm sure if we were young again, this would be an amazing event. Personally, it is a pass for me but the Flareon bucket hat I purchased saved the experience; hence a 3-star rating.

An absolutely awful experience from start to finish. This place is a total ripoff. Tickets to even ENTER are $48 per person, and then there's an additional fee of $48 per person just to do the rides. 48 x 4 = $196 for two people trying to just get in and ride some rides.The staff is TERRIBLE. The staff did not speak an ounce of English. It was like pulling teeth to even ask a question. The people running the games were so annoying. It took everything in me not to scream at them. They yelled at us "play this game play that game", "wow you guys suck for not playing our game". It felt like we were being harassed by solicitors.Half of the rides were broken down. The ones we took were nothing remotely special. The food was terrible and such a ripoff. A churro and 2 lemonades cost us $56 (once again, not included in the price.) To make everything worse, we were screamed at by "security" when leaving. Apparently you cannot leave the Ostrich Ranch with drinks you purchased inside. We asked to speak to the manager and she said they would call the police if we left with the drinks. Which was SO confusing because we had already purchased them. When we left, our car door was banged on twice by separate people asking if we had registered for voting. Who pays $200 to be harassed by every single employee? Not me, ever again. State Fair is cheaper has much more to do.

Decided to come here for my birthday celebration to rack up the steps, and boy, did I hit my goal...An easy 12k steps day! It has grown incredibly big compared to back in the day (I believe it was downtown chandler, instead of the park). There are tons of expensive carnival games, so be prepared to wait in line and spend a lot. Especially with $10 per game and $4 per ride. It was fun to also get to see Osterich up close and personal, and even a fun dog show. It's definitely great for kids, heavy on the bank, and lots of see and do. As far as the parking site... even if you get ADA parking, it will get full, and you'll just need to park in general parking and walk a bit further. They seemed a bit unorganized. Folk...get your parking paid in advance! It will go faster for everyone. Almost everyone in front of us paid on site with their credit card, which could have been done online, along with where you purchased your tickets.

No bueno. Do better We are all working hard for our money and trying to make a break so that we can do our families a happy time. This is not an okay practice do better.

Q: Why couldn't the ostrich fit in with the rest of the chickens?A: It was ostrich-cized from the chicken coop!The 33rd Annual Ostrich Festival returns March 16-19, 2023. Experience rides, live music, attractions, food, and much more at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler, AZ. Entrance for children is $20 and adult tickets are $35. All four days have a VIP ticket offering for $150. Parking on Thursday was $10 so remember to bring your card (no cash allowed). Clear bags are required and I recommend bringing some water with you and some quarters to get some duck feed for the ducks! Tickets for games and rides are a $1 per ticket with most attractions ranging from three to seven tickets. So if you want to do something fun with your friends and family this weekend, come by and see the ostriches and don't forget to bring your appetite.

I always love the looks on people's faces when you mention you are going to the Ostrich Festival. If they have not ever heard of it, they look puzzled and are unsure if you're pranking them or being serious.Totally serious and it's been going on every year (minus the pandemic, of course) since 1989.There used to be actual ostrich races. The last ones I remember happened before the pandemic and they likely were halted for health concerns. They still have plenty of ostriches brought in by the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch from Picacho, AZ (near Picacho Peak). They have what is called the Ostrich Experience where you can see ostriches and take pictures. You can also look at info about them and buy actual ostrich eggs (for decoration or to eat).There are a plethora of cool vendors selling merchandise or promoting brands and services. There is also no shortage of food booths selling everything from fry bread to actual ostrich burgers.The carnival rides are really fun, and they have them for all ages. There are also animal experiences with birds, snakes, etc.The entertainment is always top notch with circuses, science shows, pig races, duck races, jugglers, trapezists, magicians, wood carvers, etc. There are also some really cool strolling acts like Mango and Dango - colorful, musical, on stilts or in a customized umbrella-covered vehicle.We have seen so many cool concerts over the years including Starship, Andy Grammer, Eddie Money, Rock Lobster, and most recently Train.Not going to lie - it can be expensive, but it's worth it, IMHO, for the all-day experience. The entertainment (including the bands/concerts) is all included in your ticket price. You must use clear bags and can only bring in a sealed water bottle per person, but many vendors - especially city or local groups - offer water or other drinks at a reasonable price inside. The parking is really well organized and the multitude of volunteers they have working there are friendly and doing their best to help make your day a great one.Definitely worth checking out when it rolls around again.

This was my very first time attending the Ostrich Festival and I had a lot of fun people watching, seeing the games and rides, checking out things being sold at booths, seeing what fun foods were available, and most of all, attending a concert. I finally fulfilled a music bucket list item when I saw one of my longtime favorite bands, Train. Pat Monahan, the gorgeous lead singer, is constantly dancing and having fun as he entertains the crowd. He even got on the drums during their rendition ofThe Eagles' "Hotel California"! He threw two sets of drumsticks into the crowd and I almost caught one! During the show he also threw out tshirts! Very entertaining and enjoyable night at the Ostrich Festival. I intend to return again next year.

Admission tickets to the festival delivered online. Once you get to the entrance, you'll receive a wrist band that is scannable. Walk through security doors. Clear bags only. Parking is $10. Good organization on parking. Arrived to the Train concert around 930. The show started right on time. Mix of lawn seating and standing. Great jumbo screens on both sides of stages.Didn't get a chance to check the rest of the fair booths/rides/ food but everything looked organized. I can imagine it being busier during the day though. Overall, decent fair vibes all around.