Monte Vista Crane Festival
March 6 @ 8:00 am - March 8 @ 5:00 pm
The 43rd Annual Monte Vista Crane Festival Returns to the San Luis Valley March 6-8, 2026
At the Monte Vista Crane Festival you can enjoy thousands of Sandhill Cranes, ducks, and geese flying against a backdrop of mountain scenery. Raptors will adorn the power poles and owls will be sitting with their young. A visit to the Monte Vista Crane Festival is an opportunity to see an amazing natural spectacle as well as experience a unique rural community.
Join us March 6-8, 2026 in beautiful Monte Vista, Colorado, to witness thousands of Sandhill Cranes, ducks, and geese against the backdrop of the towering peaks of the San Luis Valley. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, a full slate of talks, tours, and workshops, PLUS the annual Craft and Nature Fair organized by the Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce. Come experience the charm of this welcoming rural community while enjoying the incredible natural spectacle of the Sandhill Crane migration!
Sandhill Cranes and other migratory birds follow a long route during their seasonal migrations. Along the way, there are many places where you can stop and view these beautiful creatures. So what makes the Monte Vista Crane Festival unique? We believe it is a combination of unmatched scenery, exceptional wildlife viewing, and the friendly, welcoming communities of the San Luis Valley.
