Festival Information
The 2023 Monte Vista Crane Festival will take place March 10-12! Please use the link below to navigate to our Eventbrite page for more details about all of the tours, talks & special events we have planned for this year's festival.
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Festival Schedule
Crane, Craft and Home Expo
For the 40th Anniversary of the Monte Vista Crane Festival, the Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce will hold the Crane, Craft and Home Expo at the new Outcalt Event and Conference Center at the Ski-Hi Complex. Help celebrate the annual migration of sandhill cranes by selling your works of art, crafted jewelry, fiber ware, photography, carvings, fine baked goods, and so much more!
Fly the Coop 5K
New for this year's festival is a 5k Run/Walk for all ages and all abilities. The run will start from the Ski Hi Complex in Monte Vista at 10:00AM on Saturday, March 11. Registration fee is $25, and each participant will receive a long sleeved t-shirt. Medals for top finishers and ribbons for age group winners. Proceeds will benefit the Monte Vista Community Ambulance.
In Light of Nature Photography Workshops
Award-winning nature photographer Ed MacKerrow will be offering three, one-day workshops each day of the festival designed for beginning and intermediate photographers. These workshops are limited to 10 participants per day, and are likely to sell out quickly. If you are interested in reserving a space, click below to learn more and register at the In Light of Nature website.
Festival Updates
A Sneak Peek: 2023 speakers
Celebrating 40 Years of Cranes & Conservation
A 40th Anniversary Keynote from ICF
