Great Salt Lake Bird Festival
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The Great Salt Lake Bird Festival is a four-day event held May 13–16, 2027, in Davis County, Utah. It features field trips, workshops, and special events highlighting the region’s bird life and natural habitats. Guided field trips visit areas not normally open to the public, Utah state parks, and wildlife areas, where participants can observe up to 250 bird species.
Festival headquarters are at the Western Sports Park complex near Farmington Station. Participants can join trips, attend workshops, and access festival amenities. Workshops include owl pellet dissections and live raptor encounters. Featured events include keynote speaker Steve Schunk, the Grow with GSLBF series, and the Nature Through Art series.
The Wings & Things Vendor Fair runs May 14–15, 2027, with booths from local artisans and businesses. Family Day is Saturday, May 15, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Western Sports Park, with free hands-on activities for all ages.
Registration opens in mid-March 2027. Festival merchandise, including a special 2027 festival t-shirt, will be available at registration. The festival is open to bird enthusiasts of all ages and includes 25 free events and over 80 field trips. Sponsorship opportunities are available.