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Ostrich Fest stays in East Valley, but in new location

The 36th edition to be at Rawhide, just west of Chandler

Carnival rides are one of the many elements of all-ages fun the Chandler Chamber of Commerce’s Ostrich Festival promises each year. Starting with this year’s 36th annual event, the festival will be held at the Rawhide Western Town & Event Center off of Wild Horse Pass Boulevard and I-10, southwest of Chandler.

Courtesy of Chandler Chamber of Commerce

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce, Gila River Indian Community, and the city of Chandler have announced that a signature East Valley event is moving.

A news release from LeVine Entertainment states that for several reasons, the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival will move to Rawhide Western Town and Event Center “for the 2026 festival and beyond” to support the event’s continued growth.

Rawhide is located off of I-10 and Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, just southwest of the Chandler city limits.

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