04/01/2025
✨ We’re getting closer to the 34th Annual Sandhill Crane Festival!
📅 January 18-19, 2025
📍 Birchwood, Tennessee
Get ready to witness the return of up to 20,000 sandhill cranes at the Hiwassee Refuge! Breathe in the crisp winter air, hear their calls, and watch their elegant dance.
Festival Highlights:
🔭 Spotting scopes available – bring your binoculars!
🦅 Live shows by Wings to Soar
🎵 Performances from Nashville’s Second Nature
🍲 Delicious homemade meals – don’t miss Ms. Linda’s famous biscuits & veggie soup!
🚍 Free shuttles from Birchwood School (Highway 60). Handicap parking only at the refuge.
🌧️ Come prepared for all weather – rain or shine!
The excitement is building – mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating Tennessee’s wildlife!