Family Farm Expo

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY EVENT

Embrace the spirit of small farms at Roobeez 2024 Family Farm Expo, a day filled with farm-fresh delights, live entertainment, and fun for all ages. Join us in celebrating the essence of rural life, coming soon to a city near you!

2024 Family Farm Expo Locations

📍 Valley Center, California - Bates Nut Farm - April 28, 2024

📍 Folsom,  California - Folsom City Lions Park & Folsom Community Center - May 11, 2024

📍 Redmond, Oregon - Deschutes County Expo Center - June 1, 2024

📍 Lebanon, Tennessee - The Mill at Lebanon - May 19, 2024

Family Farm Expo Ticket FAQs

  • Select the location you’re interested in above, choose the time slot you’d like to attend, and the number of tickets you’ll be getting. Fill out the short checkout form and easily pay online. Your tickets will be emailed to you immediately after purchase.

  • The varied entry times allow for a smooth flow of traffic, offering an optimal experience for guests to be able to navigate the expansive venue and interact one-on-one with vendors.

  • You can print out your tickets or display them on your mobile device to check in at the event.

  • If you finish the checkout process and don’t receive your ticket(s) via email, please send us an email at hello@roobeez.com and our team will send you your tickets.

  • As long as there’s still tickets available for the time slot you’d like to switch to, that’s no problem. If you’d like to switch your ticket’s time slot, send us an email (eventsteam@roobeez.com) and include the email address you placed the order with.

  • Our expos are designed to be fun all day long! You’ll find each event’s workshop lineup on the events page. Coming later even has some perks — check out our Mega Deals Hour which offers special prizes and discounts from participating vendors after 4 PM!

  • No matter what your entry time is, you’re welcome to stay as long as you’d like (until the event closes at 6 PM!)

  • For attendee tickets: If requested more than 90 days before the event, we offer a 50% refund for ticket purchases. Refunds are not available less than 90 days before the event. If the event is canceled, full refunds will be provided.

Family Farm Expo Event Highlights

Vendors

Explore a diverse array of fresh, organic farm goods and handcrafted treasures at our Vendor Market, where local artisans and farmers come together to showcase their unique offerings.

Farm Friends

Get up close and personal with adorable farm animals, including goats, sheep, chickens, and even alpacas, as you learn about the joys and challenges of raising animals with love and care.

Entertainment

Immerse yourself in the rural community's vibrant spirit with live music, dancing, and captivating performances. You’ll feel the energy in the air!

Kid’s Corral

Watch your little ones' faces light up with joy as they engage in farm-themed activities, face painting, and educational fun, designed especially for the youngest members of the family.

Workshops

Engage in insightful sessions led by experienced small farmers and sustainability experts, offering a wealth of knowledge about the agricultural and environmental aspects of our small farm community.

Local Food

Savor the flavors of farm-fresh ingredients in every bite, from hearty farm-to-table meals to delightful food truck treats, celebrating the local cuisine that makes this community so special.

Valued Partners

But first, a little recap of the 2023 Family Farm Expos

It’s safe to say our 2023 Family Farm Expo events were a smashing success! Tickets sold out, and excited attendees lined the streets to see the many great vendors and fun activities. Local businesses thrived — many even sold out before the day was over! We are so thankful for all who joined together to make these expos an unforgettable day for the local community.

Expo Highlights

🎉 Thousands of attendees

🎉 60+ local vendors

🎉 Hundreds of chicks & hatching eggs sold

🎉 Thousands of dollars in revenue injected into the local farm market

Favorite Moments

😍 $500 farm grant giveaway

😍 Beekeeping, homesteading, poultry, grafting, + MORE expert-led workshops

😍 Raffle giveaways inclduihng a composing kit, chicken coop, + more!

😍 Wine + beer tasting with the region’s top businesses

Crazy about poultry?

This event is for you! The Family Farm Expo (AKA the “Chicken Expo” or “Poultry Expo”) gathers thousands of regional poultry enthusiasts. Whether you're a breed guru, an expert on poultry wellness, or just someone who loves to dance with your chickens, there's something fun and chicken-related here for you.

Seeking new flock members? Get chicks and fertile hatching eggs at the expo! Enjoy shopping from various chicken breeds, including many local, certified NPIP breeders.

Expand Your Flock at the Family Farm Expo

Chicken breeds at the Family Farm Expo

🥚 Polish

🥚 Black Copper Marans

🥚 Orpingtons

🥚 Showgirls

🥚 Cream Legbar

🥚 Ayam Cemani

🥚 Rhode Island Red

🥚 Brahma

🥚 Large Fowl Cochin

🥚 Ameraucana

🥚 Wyandotte

🥚 Bantam Cochin

🥚 Silkie

🥚 Serama

🥚 Olive Eggers

🥚 Easter Eggers

🥚 + more!

Breed list is subject to change based on local availability

Chicks and fertile hatching eggs from local chicken breeders will both be available at the Family Farm Expo!

Top Poultry Feed Spotlight

Roobeez Family Farm Expo is proud to share one of our brand favorites, Belstra, the company behind NatureServe's high-quality poultry feed.

NatureServe poultry feeds are carefully formulated by nutrition experts to provide the optimal balance of nutrients to support growth, development, and overall health for your flock.

NatureServe Chicken Layer Feed Benefits

  • Prebiotic and probiotics to promote digestive health

  • Essential oils of cinnamon, oregano and white thyme to help support immunity

  • Formulated for optimum growth and development

  • Easy to consume, low waste

  • Flaxseed promotes a good source of omega-3 fatty acids in eggs

  • Marigold for rich, golden egg yolks

Hands-on Workshops

Learn about important topics from passionate specialists eager to share their knowledge. Whether you're a seasoned farmer, a curious beginner, or simply interested in sustainable living, our workshops offer something for everyone. You'll have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, ask questions, and connect with fellow enthusiasts who share your love for all things farm-related. Topics range from mead making, farm-infused cooking + creation,, DIY chicken tractor build, smart irrigation + more!

*Disclaimer: Please be aware all workshops are an extra fee to expo attendees!

Are you a local poultry legend, gardening master, or sustainable guru? Apply to become a Workshop Leader and HOST your very own workshop at the expo!

Make a Trade at the Expo

Dust off your seed packets, collect your unwanted fertilized eggs...and get ready to receive amazing deals at our Family Farm Expo TRADING STATION! 🤝

Interested in becoming a vendor?

Become a vendor at the Family Farm Expo, one of the most exciting events for farms and small businesses. We are proud to welcome farms, homesteaders, small businesses, non-profits, and others who share our passion for agriculture and the spirit of community. This all-day extravaganza attracts thousands of attendees from throughout each region.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Roobeez organizes annual poultry and farm expos nationwide, transitioning our online presence to a family-friendly, fun-packed poultry and farm extravaganza. With over 3,000 attendees per event, the Poultry and Farm Expo is set to be larger than many farm events in the area!

Discover the Benefits of Roobeez Online Farmer's Market!

Enhance your farm-to-home experience with exclusive perks from Roobeez Online Farmer's Market! Your ticket to the Family Farm Expo comes with your own Roobeez account, unlocking a plethora of membership benefits.

Convenient Access

Seamlessly browse and shop for fresh, locally sourced produce, artisanal goods, and more from the comfort of your home through our user-friendly online platform.

Community Connection

Join a thriving community of fellow food enthusiasts, farmers, and artisans, fostering connections and sharing insights about sustainable living and agriculture.

Support Local Farmers

With every purchase made, you’re directly supporting local farmers and small businesses. This helps to grow and sustain your community's agricultural landscape.

Family Farm Expo FAQs

  • Different entry times ensure there is not an overwhelming amount of attendees at once and serves as extra precaution to protect health and safety.

  • Select the location you’re interested in above, choose the time slot you’d like to attend, and the number of tickets you’ll be getting. Fill out the short checkout form and easily pay online. Your tickets will be emailed to you immediately after purchase.

  • Of course! Breeders throughout the state will be attending the expo to show and sell their poultry. Chicks and fertile hatching eggs will be available. Is there a specific breed or breeder you want to purchase at the expo? Let us know.

  • Absolutely! All Family Farm Expos are open to the public. If you’re planning on attending multiple events, let us know and we’ll give you a discount code for reduced admission cost.

  • Roobeez is an organization built on strong values that include the importance of family. Our Poultry and Farm Expos are created to be enjoyed by poultry enthusiasts of all ages and include special activities for your little ones.

  • There is no dress code for the Poultry and Farm Expo. We recommend dressing as comfortably as possible to prepare for a fun day of walking around visiting vendors, being outdoors dancing to the live band, and eating tasty food-truck treats.

  • Please bring a copy of your tickets if possible to expedite the check-in process. We will have many vendors with great products to offer, so we recommend bringing a shopping-type bag that you can put your goodies in if you’re planning on shopping.

  • NO ANIMALS or CHICKENS are allowed in the expo except for vendor livestock for sale. To bring your chickens to the expo, please register as a poultry vendor. All poultry will be inspected prior to being allowed into the expo, following our biosecurity protocols.

  • Free parking in designated areas is available.

  • If you finish the checkout process and don’t receive your ticket(s) via email, please send us an email at hello@roobeez.com and our team will send you your tickets.

  • As long as there’s still tickets available for the time slot you’d like to switch to, that’s no problem. If you’d like to switch your ticket’s time slot, send us an email (hello@roobeez.com) and include the email address you placed the order with.

  • For attendee tickets: If requested more than 90 days before the event, we offer a 50% refund for ticket purchases. Refunds are not available less than 90 days before the event. If the event is canceled, full refunds will be provided.

  • No need to print your ticket! When you check in at the event you can give our team the name on your order to check in.

  • No alcoholic beverages or weapons are allowed at the expo. Bicycles and skateboards are not allowed inside of our indoor spaces. Outside food and drinks are not allowed.

  • To bring your chickens to the expo, please register as a poultry vendor.

    All poultry entering the expo must be inspected by our poultry inspector before entering. Poultry that has had a recent illness or is known to be carrying a virus is not allowed at the expo. Poultry vendors will be staggered to reduce the chance of cross-contamination. Poultry will not roam freely at the expo, it is required that all poultry vendors keep their birds within their designated space. If you choose to bring your poultry to the expo, please engage in biosecurity best practices. Roobeez is not liable for the outcome of the birds that are shown or sold at the expo.

Is your question not answered here? Send us an email or Facebook message!

⚠️ We are constantly monitoring the Avian Influenza (AI) situation. All poultry vendors and chicks are screened for biosecurity concerns. Because of this, only chicks will be available at the expo, no adult birds. ⚠️