Chandler Daily Local Headlines: Ostrich Festival move, Microchip training news, and 6G tech work
Chandler, AZ – March 3, 2026 – Ostrich Festival prep shifts to Rawhide, Microchip opens 2026 MASTERs registration, plus more March events around town.
Local headlines for Tuesday, March 3
Here’s what rose to the top in Chandler over the past few days, with a mix of community calendar news and business updates tied directly to the city.
1) Ostrich Festival planning pivots to Rawhide
Fresh coverage over March 1–2 put the spotlight back on the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival’s new home at Rawhide Western Town and Event Center. The move is shaping everything from traffic planning to how the festival lays out rides, vendors, and concert space. The 2026 festival is slated for the weekends of March 13–15 and March 20–22, keeping Chandler’s signature spring tradition on the calendar while giving it room to grow.
2) Microchip opens 2026 MASTERs Conference registration
A March 3 announcement from Chandler-headquartered Microchip Technology said registration is now open for its annual MASTERs Conference, a technical training event geared toward embedded design engineers. The company said the North America conference is scheduled for August 10–13 in Phoenix and will include dozens of sessions and hands-on workshops, ranging from foundational topics to more advanced design and networking work.
3) New 6G research collaboration spotlights Chandler-based work
Also on March 2, a separate update tied to Chandler noted a joint study demonstrating AI-driven radio access network control for next-generation 6G. The work is expected to be showcased this week at a major international telecom conference, highlighting the kind of engineering activity that continues to cluster in and around Chandler’s tech corridor.
What to keep an eye on
March is lining up as a busy month across the Valley, and Chandler’s big-ticket weekend looks poised to pull visitors from across the region. If you’re planning to attend any large events near Wild Horse Pass or Rawhide, it’s worth building in extra travel time and checking venue guidance before you go.
