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2023 Festival Attractions

Imaginology STEAM
Mind Work! is a traveling science museum with a couple dozen of interactive, fun and visually captivating displays and activities. Many of the displays in this fun and interactive exhibit are STEM/STEAM-based and involve critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork.

Hours:

Thursday, March 16, 4:00 – 8:00pm
Friday, March 17, 2:00 – 8:00pm
Saturday, March 18, 10:00 – 8:00pm
Sunday, March 19, 10:00 – 8:00pm

The Flying Royals
The Flying Royals is a troupe of multi-generational Flying Trapeze artists and students of the country’s premier Circus schools. The Flying Royals had the honor of being the first flying trapeze act ever to audition for Travis Pastrana, Nikki Bella and Simon Cowell at America’s Got Talent.

Performance Date(s) & Times:

Thursday, March 16, 5:30pm, 8:00pm
Friday, March 17, 4:00pm, 5:30pm, 8:00pm
Saturday, March 18, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm
Sunday, March 19, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm

Ostrich Experience

Come and meet the infamous Ostriches of the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival. Ostriches will be roaming freely in their designated Ostrich viewing area.

Curiosity Cube (Saturday & Sunday Only)
MilliporeSigma’s Curiosity Cube® is a 22×10-foot, retrofitted shipping container that has been transformed into a mobile science lab. It features interactive, hands-on science experiments led by MilliporeSigma employees. This allows visitors to ask questions and discuss the possibilities of a future career in STEM.
Live Cooking with Chef
Live cooking demonstrations will be provided by United Catering. The chefs will welcome you and your family to fully indulge in a food tasting experience. Different chefs will be hosting a variety of live cooking demonstrations to showcase new skills and unique dishes.
Bear Hollow
Bear Hollow’s traveling shows bring the excitement of the full-throttle art form to events across the nation. Attendees will be able to watch as professionals carve intricate pieces live. The carvings produced will be auctioned off.

Performance Date(s) & Times:

Thursday, March 16, 4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm
Friday, March 17, 4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm
Saturday, March 18, 11:00am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm
Sunday, March 19, 11:00am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm

BOOM! Percussion
Returning again, BOOM! Percussion is a high-energy drum line that has performed in festivals and parades nationwide. Their colorful uniforms and LED suits will engage audiences of all kinds.

Performance Date(s) & Times:

Saturday, March 18, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Sunday, March 19, 6:00pm-10:00pm

Living Zoltar
This comedian, magician and impressionist has reinvented the classic arcade midway attraction – the Zoltar Fortune Teller booth. Simply press the start button and the mechanical figure inside the box comes to life, dispensing comical banter, magical effects and a funny, free fortune.

Thursday, March 16, 5:00pm, 7:00pm
Friday, March 17, 3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm
Saturday, March 18, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm
Sunday, March 19, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm

USA BMX Presents The Monster Energy BMX Stunt Show

The USA BMX / Monster Energy stunt show features the world’s most extreme bicycle stunt riders in a spectacular, non-stop, action-packed show. These national champions use Half Pipes, Quarter Pipes and box jumps to ensure a spectacle for their crowds.

Performance Date(s) & Times:

Thursday, March 16, 5:30pm, 7:00pm
Friday, March 17, 3:30pm, 5:30pm. 7:00pm
Saturday, March 18, 11:30am, 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:00pm
Sunday, March 19, 11:30am, 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:00pm

Dominguez Circus
As seen on America’s Got Talent and in NBA HalfTime shows, The Dominguez Circus is a family of 3rd and 4th-generation performers who present top quality, fun, professional shows for adults and children of all ages. The show features the Dominguez Poodles, Cube Manipulations, Arial Lyra, High Wire and Globe of Death.

Performance Date(s) & Times:

Thursday, March 16, 5:00pm, 7:00pm
Friday, March 17, 4:00pm, 6:30pm
Saturday, March 18, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm
Sunday, March 19, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm

Jest In Time – Family Fun Tent – Professor Smart
Professor Smart’s Science Shows are primarily built for kids 5 to 13-year-olds but are just as entertaining for adults. Even the youngest kids will be engaged by the juggling, the comedic physicality of the performer and the tempo of the show. Professor Smart is accurate, funny, lively and uses many volunteers.
World’s Funnest Photo Booth
The World’s Funnest Photo Booth is the perfect way to create memories and laughs with the family. Take home your photo for a keepsake from this year’s fair. Picture yourself riding a tiger, shark… or even a unicorn! The World’s Funnest Photo Booth is one you are not going to want to miss!
Mango and Dango
Back again, Mango and Dango perform a one-of-a-kind theatrical circus show. Their training includes partner acrobatics, juggling, aerial arts, stilt walking, physical comedy, mime, chair stacking and more. They specialize in both stage and street shows and provide a variety of entertainment and cirque-style performances that engage spectators of all ages.

Performance Date(s) & Times:

Saturday, March 18, 12:00pm, 2:30pm, 5:00pm
Sunday, March 19, 12:00pm, 2:30pm, 5:00pm

Great American Duck Races
A fan favorite, the duck races will have attendees select their favorite ducks at the start of the show to release the ducks on the water race track. Prizes are given to the winners of each race. Each show will include five different races.

Performance Date(s) & Times:

Thursday, March 16, 4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm
Friday, March 17, 3:00pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm
Saturday, March 18, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm
Sunday, March 19, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm

Piggy 500

The pig races have long been an attendee favorite. These curly-tailed friends will be racing up to 4 times a day.

Performance Date(s) & Times:

Thursday, March 16, 5:00pm, 6:30pm
Friday, March 17, 3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm
Saturday, March 18, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm
Sunday, March 19, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm

Radical Reptile Show
This interactive, learning experience will bring kids face-to-face with some “radical” reptiles including a 14ft python, large tortoise and large monitor lizard. Smaller reptiles will also be on show for kids to touch and hold (small lizards). This how will be featured in the Jest in Time Family Fun Tent.

Performance Date(s) & Times:

Friday, March 17, 3:30pm, 5:30pm
Saturday, March 18, 1:00pm, 5:00pm