Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar Grove, Middle Bidwell Park, Chico, CA
Do you want to table at the event?
We invite your organization to participate in this years event. If interested, please complete the booth registration bit.ly/2026boothregistration.
Participate in the Procession of the Species Foot Parade
Click here to learn about 20 different ways that you can participate in the Procession!
If you want to walk in the procession, fill out the form HERE!
Again, this year the Procession of the Species will feature hundreds of local students parading puppets of endangered species which they have created in their classrooms. Students learn about endangered species and create puppets, combining art and science to make the topic more accessible and engaging, leaving lasting impressions on the next generation.
Thank you, 2025 Cleanup Sponsors!
Special thank you for our sponsors financial contributions. Make sure to check out our sponsors and all the wonderful things they offer to our community! Explore Butte County, Recology, Butte County Public Works, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Wildflower Open Classroom, Chico Area Fly Fishers, Mountain Sports, Captain Killion Productions, Friends of Bidwell Park, Results Media Solutions, Bob FM Radio, Murdock's, Floral native Nursery, Center for Spiritual Living, Chico Natural Foods Coop, KZFR Chico, Chico Velo, Your Local Marketplace, Friends of Butte Creek!
Consider BEComing a “Friend of the Faire”
This amazing event brings together kids, young and old, costs BEC over $5,000 to organize and execute. BEC needs your help to continue the tradition and values of the Faire. Support from community members like you, help us keep this event free and open to the public. As an added bonus, your donations are tax-deductible!
Click HERE to donate.

