Outreach & Education
Global Headquarters
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Crane Discovery Center
Wisconsin

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, from Nov. 14 to 15, as thousands of Sandhill Cranes gather near the Wisconsin River before flying south for the winter.

What should you expect during the festival?

  • Presentations and workshops
  • Guided crane-viewing tours
  • Wisconsin’s largest crane congregation
  • And more!

You’ll also explore the beautiful landscapes and rich histories that connect 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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