About the Festival

Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival is a two-day outdoor event that focuses on the rich diversity of wildlife, habitat, history and culture of the Gila River drainage.

This is an opportunity to celebrate the rich heritage, ecology, history and wildlife of the Gila, Salt and Agua Fria Rivers! It is a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a beautiful spring day in Arizona and learn something about the place we call home.

Located outdoors at the B&M Wildlife Area, an Arizona Game and Fish Department Wildlife Area located on the Gila River adjacent to Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Arizona.


Tours and Educational Programs:
Educational programs and tours will be offered throughout the weekend. From displays of our famous venomous reptiles, canoe trips looking for wildlife and birds, fishing clinics, to hikes to Petroglyphs – there is something for everyone!

Children’s Activities
An extensive children’s area will have hands-on crafts, live animals, up-close encounters with critters, educational displays, storytelling and more!  See what is "Just for Kids!"

…and for wildlife enthusiasts and Bird Watchers…
The Festival offers in-depth classes on identifying those tricky sparrows, the impressive wetland birds, tips on wildlife photography and our region’s unique Southwestern avifauna.

Fun, Food and Entertainment:
Vendors of local favorites to whet the appetite and entertainment to delight the senses!