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Great Midwest Crane Fest – Celebrating Community and Conservation

Nov 14 – 15, 2026 @ 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Save the date for the 2026 Great Midwest Crane Fest-Celebrating Community and Conservation in Baraboo, Wisconsin, on Nov. 14 and 15! Join us in celebrating the natural wonders of the fall Sandhill Crane migration with a weekend filled with presentations, workshops, guided tours, and other special events. Ticket sales are coming in August!

What should I expect during the festival?

  • Access to events at the International Crane Foundation and Aldo Leopold Foundation
  • Presentations, workshops, and guided tours
  • Nature walks
  • Ticketed crane-viewing tours of Wisconsin’s largest crane congregation
  • And more!

Through this festival, we invite you to explore the beautiful landscapes and the rich history that connects the festival hosts, the International Crane Foundation and the Aldo Leopold Foundation.

Learn more about the festival here

 

Address: International Crane Foundation, E11376 Shady Lane Road, Baraboo, Wisconsin, and Aldo Leopold Foundation, E13701 Levee Road, Baraboo, Wisconsin

Photo: A Keeper Talk with the International Crane Foundation’s aviculture staff during the Great Midwest Crane Fest. International Crane Foundation photo

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