The 42nd Annual Monte Vista Crane Festival Returns to the San Luis Valley. 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.

Schedule Of Events

Crane Viewing
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM : Morning Crane Viewing

Special Tour
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM : Behind the Scenes Tour of Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM : RiGHT Tour of Bee's Preserve

Special Events
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM : In Light of Nature Photography Workshop
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM : Celebrating Cranes: Brush Painting Workshop

Talk
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM : All About Owls

Expo
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM : Craft & Nature Fair

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