FAIR OAKS, CA (MPG) - The Fair Oaks Chamber will host its annual fundraising event, Taste of Fair Oaks, on Friday, May 16. This event is the chamber’s largest of the year and showcases area restaurants, wineries, breweries and more. Taste of Fair Oaks will be held at North Ridge Country Club from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale April 1. But don’t wait too long to purchase them because this event sells out quickly! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation. For more information, please visit the chamber website at fairoakschamber.com.

The Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank needs your donations for its 2025 Spring Food Drive and Helping Hands OV Easter Basket event on April 12. Easter baskets and food can be dropped off at the food bank between 9 a.m. and noon. Kids will enjoy participating in fun activities and taking photos with the Easter bunny. Food items most needed include cereal, pasta and pasta sauce, peanut butter, canned fruits and meat (tuna and chicken), and Easter baskets for the children. The food bank is located at 6483 Main Ave., Orangevale.

The Fair Oaks Brew Pub recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special ribbon-cutting event on March 12. Congratulations to owners Wei Zhang and Gary Juels for 10 successful years and thank you for all you do to support the community. The Fair Oaks Brew Pub is located at 7988 California Ave. Visit its website at fairoaksbrewpub.com. 

Welcome new and returning members. The chamber wants to acknowledge the following businesses that recently joined or renewed their membership. Please show your support to the following:

Community Health Centers of America
Creative Spirit Learning Center
Neptune Society of Northern California
Rim’s Deli
Tende-Heart Senior Care LLC
The Swenson Law Firm
Violet Wellness Spa

April Family Events

April 12 – Spring Food Drive and Helping Hands OV Easter Basket Drive, 9 a.m. to noon, Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank (6483 Main Ave, Orangevale). Donate food and Easter baskets. Take a photo with the Easter bunny.

April 19 – Easter Eggstravaganza, 9 a.m. to noon, Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.). Join the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District for its annual family-fun tradition. Children and families will enjoy an Easter egg hunt, petting zoo, craft and activity stations, vendors, food trucks and more. Visit forpd.org for more information.

April 26 – Healthy Kids Day, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Rollingwood YMCA (9373 Winding Oak Drive, Fair Oaks.) Enjoy family-fun activities, water safety tips, CPR demos and more. This event is free and open to the public. Visit ymcasuperiorcal.org/hkd for more information.

April 26 – Kid’s Art Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.). The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District and the San Juan Unified School District are hosting a free event for kids focusing on creative fun. Activities include make-and-take art stations, dance and musical performances, an art show and more. Visit forpd.org for more information.

For more information about the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce, visit fairoakschamber.com. 

See you in Fair Oaks!