CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — Spring is a time full of great weather, new beginnings, flowers and ostriches! The Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival returns for its 35th year. There’s plenty to do at this iconic East Valley event.
When is the festival?
The festival spans two weekends.
First weekend:
Second Weekend:
Where is the festival located?
The festival is at Tumbleweed Park, on McQueen Road, just south of Germann Road.
What artists are performing?
Performers from rock to country to rap will be entertaining attendees.
What attractions and rides are there?
The festival has more than a dozen attractions and three dozen rides. Here are some of the new attractions for 2025:
Here’s a look at some of the returning attractions:
For a full list of attractions, click/tap here.
The festival also has two new rides. They are:
Other fan favorites that are returning are the Zipper, The Khaos, Wave Swinger, Giant (ferris) Wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl and more. For a full list of rides, click/tap here.
So how much does everything cost?
General admission for one day, which includes the festival and the concert, for adults is $30, while children are $20. VIP tickets are $135, and they include entry into the festival, VIP tent access, VIP concert viewer area, one meal and three drinks.
Three-day adult admission is $85, while a three-day child admission is $50. Three-day VIP admission is $400.
Rides are extra. Individual ride tickets are $1 each. Rides cost between three and 10 tickets. An unlimited ride wristband is $37.01 online, including fees, and $35 at certain Bashas’ and Food City grocery stores.
Inside the festival, guests can buy them for $40. A Fast Pass, which can cut wait times for nearly all carnival rides, is sold only inside for $25.
Tickets are not refundable and the festival will go on, rain or shine.
The festival is mostly cashless, with food and commercial vendors and parking not accepting cash. The ticket box office, carnival kiosks and wristband reload tents are the only spots that accept cash.
What is the parking situation?
There is limited parking at the festival for $15. Guests can purchase parking online for $11 by clicking/tapping here. There are several lots nearby. The festival also has a free shuttle service from Hamilton High School. For more information, click/tap here.
What’s the bag policy?
Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12″x 6″x 12″ are allowed. Small bags, non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5″x 6.5″ in size, with or without a handle or strap, are allowed.
Bags that are NOT allowed include:
Guests can bring in one factory-sealed water bottle per person but no outside foot and drinks. Lawn chairs are also allowed but there aren’t any lockers or storage for guests. For a full list of banned items, click/tap here.
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