Chickfest 2017 draws long lines and deals to Charles City

Jean King demonstrating how to produce a Fairy Garden at Otto's Oasis during Chickfest 2017. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.

Jay White got a gift bag on behalf of his family so they could sleep in. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.

Tracy Walker and her daughter Sierra Walker went outside and joined several Chickfest attendees going through and seeing what the day's deals were. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.

A large group gathers Saturday on Main Street in Charles City preparing for the deals and bags to be handed out at the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.

Prior to Chickfest 2017 a line of over 138 people stood outside the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce Saturday, April 1 to be among the first 150 present and get a gift bag. Press Photo By Thomas Nelson.

Chickfest participants on Main Street at 8:30 a.m. wait to get their gift bags prior to the doors opening at the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce. Press Photo By Thomas Nelson.