An Evening with the Cranes

Please note: The Crane Discovery Center will be closed on Saturday, June 20, until An Evening with the Cranes begins at 4 p.m. 

Saturday, June 20, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Join us for An Evening with the Cranes at our global headquarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Sample local food, craft beer, and wine while you meet our local and regional staff and, of course, cranes!

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To purchase tickets by phone, please call 608-356-9462 ext. 807. Read our event FAQ for additional details to help you plan your evening.

Are you planning to stay the night in the Baraboo area? View some of our favorite places to stay.

 

Thank you to our 2026 Annual Sponsors—view our sponsors and learn how you can join this valued group here.

Tickets

Tickets are $100 for International Crane Foundation members and $120 for all others. Your ticket price includes a commemorative nametag lanyard and glass to celebrate cranes for years to come!

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Schedule

  • 4 p.m. | Event begins—George Archibald Welcome Center
    Start your evening with music by Terry King, a sparkling beverage pour, and a commemorative glass.
  • 5 p.m. | Wattled Crane Amphitheater
    Welcome Remarks by International Crane Foundation Co-founder Dr. George Archibald and President and CEO Dr. Rich Beilfuss
  • 5:30 – 6 p.m. | Whooping Crane Amphitheater
    Live Q&A with Alicia Ward, Outreach Biologist
  • 7 p.m. | Event concludes—thank you for joining us for another wonderful event!
Download the program

 

Food and Beverage Vendors

Banzo, Madison | Baraboo Candy Company | Bloom Bake Shop, Madison | Fromagination, Madison | Las Milpas Restaurant, Baraboo | Neat-O’s Bake Shoppe, Baraboo | Vibrant Veg, Madison | Walker House, Mineral Point

Balanced Rock Winery, Baraboo | Baraboo Bluff Winery | Coffee Bean Connection, Baraboo | Delta Beer Lab, Fitchburg



Photos: Hannah Petrilli/International Crane Foundation, Andy Jalbert, and John Ford