Festival of the Cranes
About this event
The Festival of the Cranes is a seasonal festival in San Antonio, New Mexico, at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. The 2026 event takes place Dec 2–5, 2026. An annual December birding celebration at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, timed to the sandhill crane and snow goose migration. Refuge tours, photography workshops, keynote speakers, and expert-led observation decks draw birders from around the world.
Annual, early December during crane migration
Location & directions
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, San Antonio, NM 87832
Frequently asked questions
When is Festival of the Cranes 2026?
Festival of the Cranes takes place Dec 2–5, 2026 in San Antonio, New Mexico. Annual, early December during crane migration
Where is Festival of the Cranes held?
Festival of the Cranes is held in San Antonio, New Mexico, at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, San Antonio, NM 87832.
What is Festival of the Cranes?
An annual December birding celebration at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, timed to the sandhill crane and snow goose migration.
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