Name: Birding Festival of the South
Start: 2026-10-08T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-10T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Hot Springs Convention Center

Passes are on sale now for the Birding Festival of the South, presented by Oaklawn! 🌳🐦 The inaugural festival will be held October 8 - 10 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
🎟 Passes are $35 for the full weekend of birding activities. Passes and vendor registration can be found at: hotsprings.org/events/birding-festival-of-the-south/
Register by August 8 and you'll receive a Festival Pass Package including: official festival laminate, tote bag, metal tumbler, Birding Festival of the South Field Guide, access to the vendor hall, workshops, panels, keynote speakers, kids’ activities and meet-you-there-field trips.
🦉 Please note, registration is required for the field trips and capacities may vary. The festival pass does not include participation in exclusive field trips where transportation is provided.
The Birding Festival of the South will include field trips, live music, keynote speakers, workshops, panels, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, vendors and more!
Hot Springs boasts unmatched birdwatching opportunities showcasing: 26 miles of trails in Hot Springs National Park, 31.5+ miles of trails at Northwoods Trails, 1.8 million acres of the Ouachita National Forest, 210-acres of botanical gardens at Garvan Woodland Gardens, specialized ponds at the Andrew Hulsey Fish Hatchery, and thousands of acres of shoreline at Lakes Hamilton, Catherine, Ouachita, and DeGray.
For more information contact Alexis Hampo at [email protected] or 501-321-2277. Follow us on Facebook at Birding Festival of the South.
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