60th Annual Spring Fest – May 2-3

Be sure to mark your calendars for the weekend of May 2 and 3, 2009, for the 60th Annual Fair Oaks Spring Fest (formerly Fiesta Days). This year’s theme is “Pirates of the American River”, and this year is shaping up to be the most exciting Spring Fest ever. You don’t want to miss it!

You can download the current schedule of events from the evolving Chamber website: www.fairoakschamber.com

As always, this two full day family event draws more than 10,000 people from all over Northern California. Families come to enjoy the wonderful events and food.

A shuttle service is available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. The service goes between Scandinavian Designs on Winding and Sunrise and Fair Oaks Village, and there’s plenty of parking at Scandinavian Designs.

Events begin on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. with opening ceremonies and the Parade through Fair Oaks Village.

Events going on all day include games and craft booths, food, and exhibits. Returning this year is the Children’s Carnival with the admission one low price for the entire day!

Events at specific times include a Frog Jumping Contest, School Bands and the famous Toilet Bowl Race. The Fair Oaks Theatre Festival will be putting on a play in the Veteran’s Memorial Amphitheatre at 12:00 noon on Saturday.

Events on Sunday include a Pancake Breakfast at 7:00 a.m., the annual Sun Run registration begins at 7:00 a.m. as the races start at 8:05 a.m. and the Car Show which runs from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.

The Fair Oaks Spring Fest is a wonderful way to start the season of family summer events, so be sure to put this event on your calendar right away.

If you or your organization is interested in participating in the Spring Fest, applications are available at the Fair Oaks Chamber office, or by calling 967-2903.

For further information, call the Fair Oaks Chamber at (916) 967-2903. Or visit: www.fairoakschamber.com