The Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival is an annual event in Chandler, Arizona, celebrating the city’s unique history of ostrich ranching. Established in 1989, the festival has grown into one of the premier events in the Southwest, attracting between 250,000 and 300,000 attendees each year.

BSN has been providing service to Ostrich Fest since 2023.

In 2024, the 34th Annual Ostrich Festival was held over two consecutive weekends: March 8-10 and March 15-17, at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler. The festival featured a variety of attractions, including national and local entertainment, carnival rides, games, diverse food options, and interactive activities suitable for all ages. Notable performances included artists such as Shaggy, Big & Rich featuring Gretchen Wilson, and Los Tucanes de Tijuana.

As a key contributor to the festival’s success, Backstage Networks provided essential services such as Internet connectivity, Wi-Fi access, and CCTV surveillance. These services ensured seamless communication, enhanced security, and an improved experience for both attendees and organizers.

The Ostrich Festival continues to be a significant cultural event in Chandler, offering entertainment and activities that honor the city’s rich heritage. Backstage Networks involvement in providing critical infrastructure services has been instrumental in supporting the festival’s operations and contributing to its ongoing success.


Challenges and Technical Info:

  • Very large footprint (Tumbleweed Park spans 205 acres)
  • Limited permanent physical infrastructure for network asset attachment
  • Temporary aerial fiber installed around the park
  • 60GHz wireless PtP and PtMP technologies used for network distribution
  • Diverse multi-gig Internet transport procured and delivered

We Supported Groups:

  • Ticketing/Will Call
  • Scanning/Access Control
  • Point of Sale for Hundreds of Vendors
  • Production/Staff Access
  • Attendee WiFi with Attendee-engagement Platform
  • Artist/Talent Networks

Hanwha CCTV Platform Using:

  • WAVE VMS
  • PTZ Cameras
  • Bullet Cameras
  • Dome-multi Sensor Cameras
  • Command Center Platform with Desktop and Mobile Device Access

Type of Equipment Used:

  • Cisco: Firewall, routing, and switching
  • Ruckus Wireless: WLAN (WiFi)
  • Siklu: Wireless distribution
  • Enterprise Fiber: Primary Internet transport
  • Licensed Microwave: Secondary Internet transport
  • QUAD high-priority 5G connections with high-performance Starlink systems bonded together for a 1Gbps/300Mbps service