Youth
4 day registration$45
Single day, Thurs. to Sun.$20
Wednesday pre-fest or keynote dinner only$10
Registration
Indiana Dunes Birding Festival 2026
Registration is now closed. See you May 13-16, 2027.
Four days of field trips, workshops, presentations, socials, and migration magic along the south shore of Lake Michigan.
Pricing at a glance
Base registration pricing and key details, all in one spot.
Adult
4 day registration$65
Single day, Thurs. to Sun.$35
Wednesday pre-fest or keynote dinner only$10
Adult and Youth
Youth 4 day$50
Adult 4 day$75
Youth single day$25
Adult single day$45
Wednesday pre-fest or keynote dinner only$10
How registration works
1. Choose your pass
Select a four day pass, single day pass, or Wednesday pre-festival or keynote dinner only option.
2. Add sessions
Field trips, workshops, most evening socials, and some special events carry additional fees and can be added during registration.
3. Check your timing
Member access opens March 1 at 10 a.m. CT. Public access opens March 3 at 10 a.m. CT.
4. Review changes
Attendees can log back into Cvent later to modify or cancel, subject to the current refund window.
What is included, what costs extra
Included with basic registration
- Afternoon presentations and headliners
- Migration Marketplace access
- Youth and family birding day
- Entry to Indiana Dunes State Park
Additional fees apply
- Field trips
- Workshops
- Most evening socials
- Selected premium sessions and specialty events
Refund windows
- March 1 to March 31, 75 percent refund
- April 1 to April 30, 50 percent refund
- May 1 and after, no refunds
Helpful notes
- Youth rates apply to ages 17 and under
- Group rates are available for 10 or more participants
- Walk-in registration is available, but session availability is not guaranteed
- Terms and conditions should link directly to the current page
Why attend
A quick snapshot of scale, value, and attendee experience.
A festival with real depth
The festival highlights more than 160 events, sits about one hour east of Chicago, and has drawn more than 820 registered attendees. It also includes a free Youth and Family Day and supports scholarships and conservation grants.
180+events
820+registered attendees
$25k+scholarships and grants annually
From a 2025 participant
“You all do so much to offer terrific programming, and so much more.”
Anonymous, 2025 participant