Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival

Celebrate the migration of Sandhill Cranes through Teton Valley at this annual event. The 7th Annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival will be returning to Teton Valley this September 18-21. Come stay in Teton Valley to enjoy the festival. Lodging options can be found HERE.

All proceeds from Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival events go towards the Greater Yellowstone Sandhill Crane Initiative at Teton Regional Land Trust. This project’s purpose is to secure and actively manage habitat in Teton Valley in order to sustain the largest pre-migration staging population of Sandhill Cranes in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Registration for all Crane Festival events are open now.

Schedule of Activities:

Morning Sandhill Crane Tour, 7am-9am, Teton Regional Land Trust office (TRLT)

Sign up for a morning tour to circumnavigate the habitat for staging Sandhill Cranes in Teton Valley. Each tour will have someone on board to discuss crane ecology, behavior, and conservation. $20, limited to 20 people. Buy HERE.

Wings Over Water Film Screening, 6pm-7:30pm, Pierre’s Theatre

Narrated by Michael Keaton, Wings Over Water tells the story of the epic journeys of three amazing bird families – the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler, and the Mallard Duck – with extraordinary footage of their fascinating behaviors. Audiences will be captivated by the triumphs and challenges of these remarkable creatures that defy all odds and soar across mountains, deserts, cities, and forests as they head home to raise their young. $15 suggested donation at the door.