2010 - Two Happy Festival-Goers
at Buena Vista Wildlife Area
Photo by Ben Price
The "Festival Information" links above will give you some festival background and lead you to useful information for festival-goers.
A Celebration of Grasslands & Chickens
This section tells you a little about why we celebrate the grasslands and how the festival was started to bring awareness to the land and of its value to many species of wildlife, as well as farmers. It describes how wildlife and working lands can co-exist to the benefit of both.
Festival Notes
This section gives some tips on what type of equipment and clothing you may want to bring along for enjoying the festival and a bit about the entry fee to most locations.
Viewing Blinds
This section describes the viewing blinds, booming grounds and the sights you will experience from the viewing stands. It describes your morning at the stands and gives tips on proper clothing to wear and equipment you may want to bring along to the blinds. The viewing stand fee includes a breakfast shared with your fellow viewers.
Festival History
Although the festival has a short history, we think you will find it extremely interesting and entertaining. You can read about how it came about and how various groups rapidly took an interest in the events and lent their support. Learn about the early research that led to the concepts the festival celebrates.
Lodging
A bit of rest and relaxation may sound like a welcomed break after a day of fresh air, wildlife observing, learning opportunities, good eating and general all around good fun. The "Lodging" link above will lead you to some good local lodging facilities where you can relax and contemplate all the day's activities in pleasant and comfortable surroundings.
