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19th Annual Chandler Ostrich Festival
Ostriches return to Chandler for annual big-bird celebration
It seems an odd thing for a city to base a yearly festival around an awkward-looking flightless bird taller than most men. And if Dr. A.J. Chandler had decided to import, say, tortoises instead of ostriches back in 1914 — well, the races would be a lot slower, that's for sure.
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Hot air balloons to fly at Ostrich Festival
Dogs show off skills at the Challenge
>> The 19th Annual Chandler Ostrich Festival is 4 p.m. Friday, March 9, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, and noon Sunday, March 11, at Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler (view map). $5-$7 (ticket deals).
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