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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 Classes page for info on other classes.


 

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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