Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! You must pay with your wristband, credit card or Apple Pay/Google Pay at all vendors, bars & beer trucks. Visit the wristband reload tent in the Beer Garden if you would like to load cash onto your wristband (which is non-refundable)

To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite your entry, we have implemented a CLEAR BAG policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into the festival. All bags including purses, backpacks, fanny packs and tote bags MUST be clear. Diaper bags will be permitted upon inspection.

Thursday, March 16 (4pm-11pm)

Friday, March 17 (2pm-12am)

Saturday, March 18 (10am-12am)

Sunday, March 19 (10am-11pm)

Admission is priced by day. Please click here for more information.

The Ostrich Festival takes the increasing health concerns seriously and is carefully following the guidelines set in place by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We will have increased hand-washing and hand-sanitizing stations throughout the festival grounds.

• We encourage attendees to stay home if you are feeling sick
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw that tissue in the trash
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, If soap and water is not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
• Clean frequently touched surface and objects daily
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• For more information please visit CDC.gov.

Yes, official Ostrich Festival parking is available at Tumbleweed Park and can be accessed off Hamilton Rd or McQueen Road and Celebration. $10. Credit card only. You can pre-purchase parking by clicking here.

All sales are final. All tickets are purchased at risk of inclement weather. Management is not responsible for articles lost, misplaced, or stolen at the event for which this ticket grants admission. Time, date, and location of event are subject to change. This ticket will not be replaced, refunded or exchanged for any reason. Shipping, handling, and service charges are non-refundable, even if the event is cancelled.

Outside food and drinks with the exception of 1 factory sealed water bottle per person and medical or infant needs.
Drugs and narcotics (prescription medication exception).
Fireworks
Glass
Coolers and hard containers
Pets except for service animals
Video cameras and cameras longer than 12 inches (includes body, lens & filter)
No radios, televisions or other electronic noise producing items
Unmanned Aircraft Systems & Radio
Controlled Model Aircraft/Drones. (Strictly prohibited on park property)
Skates, skateboards, skate-shoes, all cycles, hover-boards and Segways.
Weapons of any kind are prohibited including but not limited to firearms or knives.
Gang paraphernalia including but not limited to symbols, emblems, insignia, bandanas, colors or other gang identifiers.
Any other items deemed unlawful or dangerous by event organizers or security officials.
*All Individuals and bags are subject to search.

Professional photo and video equipment of any kind is not allowed on festival grounds. This includes but is not limited to professional photo and video cameras, drones, GoPros, etc.