Fair Oaks Chicken Festival - 21st annual

All Craft, Company, Non-Profit, Campaign/Advocacy, and Government/Public Agency booth spaces are currently full. If you would like to participate, please join our waitlist. Should any booth spaces become available before the event, we will contact waitlisted applicants.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! If you're interested in becoming a sponsor and havin a booth at the event, please email sbernardo@forpd.org for sponsorship information and available opportunities.

This category is for young entrepreneurs ages 8-17 who wish to host their own vendor booth at the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival. Only children within this age range may operate a Kid’s Big Business booth. A parent or guardian must be present at all times.

Businesses, merchandise, or services sold must be solely the work of the child. Young entrepreneurs with established businesses should apply as a company or craft vendor. Kid's Big Business Booths will be located in the Kid's Park.

Vendors in this category are limited to non-profits, community groups, and businesses that will host a Kid’s HANDS ON ARTS & CRAFTS PROJECT BOOTH or CARNIVAL GAME. NO SALES or SOLICITING are allowed. All Activity Booths will be located in the Kid’s Park and must adhere to the following requirements:

1.Supply a hands on Arts & Crafts project that can be taken with the child once completed OR a Carnival Game the child may play to win a prize. Please note: Coloring Pages or Small Spin to Win Wheels or similar will not be accepted.

2.Vendor is responsible for bringing all supplies, equipment, prizes, etc. The FORPD District has a limited # of Carnival Games that can be borrowed (please email Mary at mstoakley@forpd to inquire what is available).

3.Vendor should plan to have enough supplies and prizes for a minimum of 1,000 children.

4.The Arts & Crafts project or Carnival Game shall be the main focus of the booth. However, the vendor may market themselves with a banner or signage at their booth and hand out a flyer or marketing material on their offerings. 

Traditional or unique, make your chicken the GREATEST in town. $20 entry. Each entry will receive one bare wooden chicken. Two categories to enter: Adult (ages 13+) or Child (ages 0-12).

All GREAT Chickens will be displayed at the 21th Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival on September 19th, 2026 from 12PM-6PM at Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.) Voting will happen LIVE on-site from 12PM-4PM. Winner willl be selected and announced around 4:30PM.

Winners of the each category (Adult & Child) will be awarded a certificate and a prize basket. Winners will be those with the most votes in their category. All entries will be awarded a participation certificate.