Wing It

Living in Kenya, we never saw an ostrich with it’s head in the sand. That spells easy prey. The reality is that they can run close to 30 miles per hour. So why hide? The birds at the 26th annual Ostrich Festival won’t run that fast. Instead they'll carry riders...

By Glenn BurnSilver

March 6, 2014

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Living in Kenya, we never saw an ostrich with it’s head in the sand. That spells easy prey. The reality is that they can run close to 30 miles per hour. So why hide? The birds at the 26th annual Ostrich Festival won’t run that fast. Instead they'll carry riders during the hilarious Great American Ostrich Race. And though ostrich is on the menu for some food vendors, these flightless beings are not the sole attraction. Additionally, there will be camel and pony rides, a Freakshow Deluxe circus, Women Loggers of Maine, The Birdman with all sorts of winged life, a stingray exhibit, a Survivor-like game show, and -- of course -- pig races.

Spend a weird but fun-filled day at the festival, which opens at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at 2250 South McQueen Road in Chandler. General admission tickets are $10, seniors and youth pay $7, and children 4 and get in free. Call 480-963-4571 or visit www.ostrichfestival.com.

Fri., March 7, 10-midnight; Sat., March 8, 10-midnight; Sun., March 9, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., 2014

Glenn BurnSilver

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