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CHICKEN
FEST!

March 27-29

Fri., March 27 10-6pm
Sat., March 28 10-6pm
Sun., March 29 11-4pm

3926 N. Vancouver Avenue
Portland, OR 97227
• Workshops on Care, Selection & Coop Building

• Kids Day! Friday, March 27

Old Time Fiddle Jam, March 28, 2-6pm
• Live Display of 20 Different Breeds!

Coop Displays

• Egg Toss Contest for Kids and Adults

 

Did you miss it? ... No worries! Please visit our

Chicken page for info on what we have
Classes page for info on upcoming chicken classes, if any
or put April 10-11, 2010 on your calendar
 

SCHEDULE

Friday, March 27 - Kids Day!
10-6 Live birds and coops on display
10am
11am
Noon
1pm
2pm
3pm
Chicken 101 for Kids.
Every hour, on the hour, for a half-hour. For ages 6-12, this class is designed to engage and educate younger minds on how to raise healthy and happy chickens at home. Interactive techniques, punctuated with song and a chicken game. Adult accompaniment. Class size: 15 kids. FREE.

To register: email us and state your time preference(s) and the number of kids.

Saturday, March 28
10-6 Live birds and coops on display
10-6 "Ask an Eggspert." No time for a workshop, but still have a questions? Well come visit our "Eggspert" while he or she is IN
10am Workshop: Chickens 101 - Raising Backyard Chickens (1.25 hr)
Noon Workshop: Chickens 101 - Raising Backyard Chickens (1.25 hr)
1:30 Egg Toss Contest I - Adult and Kid Categories (and Prizes!)
2pm Workshop: Coop Building Panel - We've put together a panel of local backyard chicken owners whose coops represent a range of designs, costs, features and materials. (1.5 hr)
2-6 Old Time Fiddle Jam - Tap those toes and strut like a chicken.
3:40 "Clowns Without Borders" Tribute - You've likely never heard this chicken song
3:45 Egg Toss Contest II - Adult and Kid Categories (and Prizes!)
4pm Workshop: Chicken Health, from an avian veterinarian (1 hr)
4pm Workshop: Chickens 101 - Raising Backyard Chickens (1.25 hr)

Sunday, March 29
11-4 Live birds and coops on display
Noon Workshop: Chickens 101 - Raising Backyard Chickens (1.25 hr)
2:00pm Workshop: Coop Building - This workshop is dedicated exclusively to designing and building a backyard chicken coop. (1.5 hr)


WORKSHOP REGISTRATION Workshops are $5 each. All other events are free. You may register to guarantee a spot. There is no prepayment, but you must check-in 5 minutes in advance of your workshop or your seat may be given away.

To register: email us and state the workshop(s) that you would like to attend.

Feedback: We learn as we go. Your comments are always welcome. Please email us comments or suggestions.

Chicken Fest! is an awareness and fundraising event benefiting Growing Gardens.
 
     
 

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