What is WNC BirdFest?
WNC BirdFest is an annual FREE Bird Festival held in Western North Carolina and put on by Balsam Mountain Trust to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day. This year the theme of the festival is “Shared Spaces- Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities” focusing on the many ways that we can help birds where we live. At WNC BirdFest, you can plan on enjoying free educational programming like bird walks and presentations, nature-themed music, art, vendors, local conservation organizations and some amazing free-to-enter raffles.
When is WNC BirdFest?
WNC BirdFest is Saturday, May 10th, 2025, from 10:00am-4:00pm.
Where is WNC BirdFest?
This year, WNC BirdFest is being held at Monteith Farmstead and Community Park in Dillsboro, NC.
What’s with the Bird Trivia?
Join BMT’s Executive Director, Michael Wall, for a FREE, fun night of Bird Trivia at Innovation Station, 40 Depot St., Dillsboro, starting at 7:00pm after the festival.
How do I sign up for the Morning Bird Walk on May 11th?
Details and Registration for the May 11th guided Morning Bird Walk will be available at the WNC BirdFest Information Table the day of the festival. Be sure to register early, as this walk does have a cap on attendance.
How do I get involved in WNC BirdFest?
If you are a vendor, artist, musician, business or organization related to conservation, preservation, sustainability, or nature located in WNC and want to be involved in WNC BirdFest this year or in the future, please email gpatton@bmtrust.org with “BirdFest Inquiry” in the subject line to recieve more information.
Our Awesome Partners and Sponsors
We would like to thank our partner organizations, Mainspring Conservation Trust, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, Wild Remembering, and our amazing sponsors, Jackson County Tourism Development Authority and Vortex Optics. If you are a business or local organization that would like to partner or sponsor WNC BirdFest 2025, please contact Gina Patton at gpatton@bmtrust.org with “BirdFest partnership” as the subject line.
