The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is proud to present the 32nd Annual Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival, Celebrating over 20,000 Majestic Sandhill Cranes that stop over during their winter migration at the beautiful Hiwassee Refuge.

This family-friendly festival provides a chance to experience the call, which can be heard for over a mile, the dance between mates, the wingspan which stretches to six to seven feet, and the view of this four-foot-tall bird, along with entertainment, vendors, and children’s activities. Come join us at this premier birding event.

Schedule:

Saturday, January 14,2023

7:00 a.m: Doors open for breakfast (cafeteria open throughout the day)
8:00 a.m: Vendor area opens, and shuttle service begins (buses run to Hiwassee Refuge and Cherokee Memorial from the Birchwood Community Center)
10:30 a.m: Official Welcome and musical guest Tanner Hillis
11:30 p.m: Nashville recording artists, 2ND Nature
12:30 p.m - 1:00 p.m: American Eagle Foundation, Live Raptor Show, Auction and Raffle (Cakes by Karen)
1:30 p.m - 2:00 p.m: American Eagle Foundation, Live Raptor Show

Sunday, January 15, 2023

7:00 a.m: Doors open for breakfast (cafeteria open throughout the day)
8:00 a.m: Vendor area opens, and shuttle service begins (buses run to Hiwassee Refuge and Cherokee Memorial from the Birchwood Community Center)
9:00 a.m: Official Welcome and musical guest Don Ki
10:00 a.m: The Mount LeConte Jug Band
11:00 a.m - 11:30 p.m: American Eagle Foundation, Live Raptor Show, Auction and Raffle (Cakes by Karen)
12:00 p.m - 12:30 p.m: American Eagle Foundation, Live Raptor Show

Date: January 14 - 15, 2023

Time: 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m

Location:

Birchwood Community Center
5623 Hwy 60
Birchwood, TN 37308

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