Event Date: February 19-February 22, 2026
Experience the magic of Port Aransas’ Whooping Crane Festival this February! The festival, first started in 1996, celebrates the annual return of the cranes to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. This area is the only place where you can see the world’s last naturally occurring population of Whooping Cranes.
Festival Events Include:
- Birding Bus Tours
- Exploring Local Waterways
- Sunset Wine & Dolphin Cruises
- Whooping Crane Boat Tours
- Photography Workshops
- Public Speakers
- And More…
Whooping Crane Festival
Date: February 19-22, 2026
Time: Times vary by event
