Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds

Description

Welcome to the 29th annual Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds May 14-16, 2026! Whether you’re a beginner or experienced birder, or somewhere in between, the Festival of Birds has something for you. The Detroit Lakes area is a migration hotspot with more than 250 species of birds! Our festival goal is to provide you with a quality birding experience.
 
REGISTER EARLY: A Vortex binocular will be free to an early bird registering by Friday, April 24, 2026.

Register for the festival by Friday, May 1, 2026. Cancellations must be made by 4:00 pm (CST) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 with the registration event fee of $10.00 (one day) or $15.00 (multiple days) non-refundable. To receive updates on the festival, please include your e-mail address; we do not share your address with outside parties.

Online Registration has changed. Please review Step-by-Step instructions.

REGISTRATION: Welcome packets and registration available Thursday-Friday, May 14-15 from 9:00 am-5:00 pm at the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, 700 Summit Avenue and 5:15 am-5:30 am Friday and Saturday morning at M State College’s west parking lot before the field trips.
 
FIELD TRIP NOTES: Find festival details on the Festival of Birds web page