Every winter, majestic bald eagles make LeClaire their winter home, soaring through the skies high above the Mississippi River. Catch a glimpse of these magnificent birds of prey during the 3rd Annual LeClaire Eagle Festival, featuring ice carving and eagle watching and presentations by Midwestern eagle experts, activities for kids, vendor tables, and additional ice carvings.

This free event offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see our incredible national symbol in its natural habitat while experiencing live eagle demonstrations and educational opportunities in the warm comfort of the Celebration Center! Spotting scopes on the Celebration Center rooftop patio will allow an up-close look without disturbing the eagles as they hunt for food. Other birds will be identified as well.

Schedule:

Saturday January 18,2025

Three ice sculptures will be carved by Rob Storm at Aunt Hattie’s Fanciful Emporium. Once the sculptures are complete, they will be moved around to various locations for viewing.

Eagle watching along the Mississippi River.

Sunday January 19,2025

10:45 am – Doors Open to Public, Vendor Tables, Kids’ Activities, Hot Cocoa Bar
1:00 am – World Bird Sanctuary with Live Eagles
12:00 pm – Eagle Tales with Brian “Fox” Ellis
12:30 pm – The RARE Group with Live Birds of Prey (Eastern Screech Owl and Rough-legged Hawk)
1:30 pm – Photographer Ty Smedes Presentation of “The Life of Iowa’s Bald Eagles”
2:30 pm – World Bird Sanctuary with Live Eagles
3:15 pm – Eagle Tales with Brian “Fox” Ellis

Date:January 18-19,2025

Location:Celebration Center, 229 North Cody Road Le Claire, IA 52753

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