Festivals and Special Events

What makes Chandler so special? It's a variety of special events all year long that help make our community a great place to live, work and play!

Our community hosts dozens of special events throughout the year that showcase our people, our heritage, and our values. Travelers from across the nation and the world are drawn to our fabulous celebrations like the Ostrich Festival, Tumbleweed Christmas Tree Lighting, Chihuahua Races and more!

Check the Chandler Events Calendar for details on these and other events, or call:

Chandler Special Events Hotline
480-782-2735

January		Celebration of Unity Multicultural Festival
February		Black History Celebration Classic Car and Hot Rod Show
March		Ostrich Festival Spring Starlight Concerts in the Park Family Easter Celebration
April		Hershey Track & Field Games Chandler Jazz Festival Spring Starlight Concerts in the Park
May		Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Chihuahua Races
June		Juneteenth Celebration
July		Chandler 4th of July 7UP Fireworks Spectacular
September		Fall Starlight Concerts in the Park Hispanic Heritage Month Chandler Golf Challenge
October		Fall Starlight Concerts in the Park Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program Chandler's Day of Play Celebration Fall Rhythm Fest Halloween Spooktacular
November		Raku Arts & Crafts Festival
December		Holiday fun with Santa:  Lunch with Santa contest, Santa's Calling, and Santa's House Parade of Lights Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony

If you or your organization is looking at the possibility of holding an event in the City of Chandler, below are some helpful links to get you started.

• Special Events Application (PDF)
• Planning Your Special Event Brochure (PDF)
• 2008 Calendar of Events - January to June (PDF)