Ticket Info
The TOUR is THIS SATURDAY!! There is still time to SAVE $5 by purchasing an advance ticket! Come see what the squawk is all about and interact with fellow neighbors and chicken folk, who have stepped up to answer all of your fowl questions. Urban beans has SOLD OUT of...
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About the Tour
The Valley-wide Tour de Coops, organized by the Valley Permaculture Alliance (VPA)(formerly the Phoenix Permaculture Guild), was created in response to the burgeoning interest in urban livestock, and rapidly-increasing attendance in backyard chicken-raising classes. The tour is...
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When is the tour?
The tour is THIS SATURDAY, November 10th, check in will begin at 8am. The tour runs until 4pm. There are TWO check-in locations: Duck and Decanter – Camelback location 1651 East Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85018 Escalante Community Garden 2150 East Orange...
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Do I need to buy a ticket in advance?
We highly recommend buying tickets in advance to secure your place on the tour. Pre-sale tickets are $15. Day of tickets are $20. SAVE $5 with an advanced purchase and guarantee your admission! There are a limited number available and they are sold on a first come first serve...
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I purchased a ticket, now what?
If you’ve purchased online, simply bring your confirmation email to one of our conveniently located check in sites and collect your printed map guide. If you’ve pre-purchased at Urban Beans, simply bring your voucher to one of our conveniently located check in sites...
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Will there be guides for the tour?
A printed guide and map, as well as other materials, will be distributed upon check in at each of our convenient start locations. The printed guide will act as your ticket on tour day and must be presented at each home. From there, the tour is self-guided, so folks can go at...
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This is great!…How do I get involved?
By all means, contact us with your interests…we’d love to work with you! Would you like to… Flaunt your flock? coops@vpaaz.org Become a sponsor? tdc_sponsors@vpaaz.org Join the planning... Read More"This Saturday, November 10, 2012 (8a - 4p)"
4th Annual Tour de Coops
Check-in Locations
The tour is THIS SATURDAY, November 10th, check in will begin at 8am and run until 3pm. The tour runs until 4pm.
There are TWO check-in locations:
Duck and Decanter – Camelback location
1651 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Escalante Community Garden
2150 East Orange Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
Memoirs of a baby chick
Bike Tour
Hello all you cycling enthusiasts!
All riders should wear a helmet and be familiar with the weather forecast. Please be sure to bring your night gear (front and back lights, reflective gear) if you plan to participate in the afternoon ride.
For more info or to RSVP for bike tour Contact: tdc_biketour@vpaaz.org
Total ride:
30 miles, 2 hrs 37 minutes of saddle time, 11.5mph avg speed.
Starts and Finishes at Duck and Decanter (12 coops visited)
AIA Coop Models Contest Canceled
We regret to announce that the AIA chicken coop model contest will not be held this year. Please stay tuned for more about this fun and creative contest at next years event.
T-shirts & Raffle Tickets
Where’d they get that T-Shirt?
Pick up your limited edition 2012 Tour de Coops T-Shirt at either starting point location or through the VPA offices, while supplies last.
Quality American Apparel Shirts, Made in the USA: We have multiple colors and designs in mens and womens cuts.
Raffle Tickets & Coop GIVE-Away!! Amongst the face painting, balloon twisting, blue grass, chicken touring, games and FUN… there is a chance to WIN over a DOZEN raffle items and a FREE CHICKEN COOP. View prizes and purchase raffle tickets at either start point location. Items will be raffled at the end of the tour day. You do not need to be present to WIN. Winners will be emailed or called to arrange Pick Up.
Stop by The Pet Club booth at the Escalante Garden Check In Point to enter your name for a chance to win the Chicken Coop Give Away drawing.
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The TOUR is THIS SATURDAY!! There is still time to SAVE $5 by purchasing an advance...
The Valley-wide Tour de Coops, organized by the Valley Permaculture Alliance...
The tour is THIS SATURDAY, November 10th, check in will begin at 8am. The tour runs until...
We highly recommend buying tickets in advance to secure your place on the tour. Pre-sale...
If you’ve purchased online, simply bring your confirmation email to one of our...
A printed guide and map, as well as other materials, will be distributed upon check in at...
By all means, contact us with your interests…we’d love to work with...
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