Whooping Crane Festival
February 19, 2026 to February 22, 2026
Tropical Trail Region
1 Wildlife Circle
Austwell, Texas 77950
Each year since 1996, the Whooping Crane Festival in Port Aransas, Texas, has celebrated the annual return of the cranes to their wintering habitat at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. In 2026, the festival is back and ready to celebrate its 29th anniversary!
The four-day event will feature renowned speakers, birding trips, boating trips, nature tours, photography workshops, a trade show, and much more.
Whooping Crane Festival
1 Wildlife Circle
Austwell, Texas 77950
Admission
Free - $105 (check schedule)