

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Festival of the Cranes
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 11:45 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for the 2026 Festival of the Cranes in beautiful Decatur, Alabama, from January 9th to 11th! Nestled at 3121 Visitors Center Rd, this all-ages celebration invites nature enthusiasts and families alike to witness the breathtaking spectacle of thousands of majestic sandhill cranes. Enjoy awe-inspiring views and thrilling activities, including expert-led birdwatching tours, hands-on workshops, and fascinating wildlife presentations. Savor delicious local cuisine from food trucks and immerse yourself in vibrant live music performances. Perfect for kids and adults, our festival offers interactive exhibits and creative crafts to inspire the next generation of nature lovers. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with nature, learn, and celebrate the beauty of wintering cranes at Decatur's finest birding haven. Mark your calendars for a weekend full of wonder and discovery at the Festival of the Cranes 2026! MORE INFO:  https://www.friendsofwheelernwr.org/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/decatur/2026-festival-of-the-cranes/200029466504512
- **Event Categories**: festivals, kids, music, food-drinks, workshops, live-music, entertainment, calendar, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 131

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.visitdecatural.org/FOC26?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=decatur-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Decatur
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Alabama Center for the Arts
- **lat**: 34.60491172084
- **long**: -86.985993720822
- **full address**: Alabama Center for the Arts, 118 1st Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601-2302, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Decatur Morgan County Tourism (https://allevents.in/org/decatur-morgan-county-tourism/27057330)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/52058873fed2f0424498a02063fcde94e44aed5b9ead1cdb40c998a0a4ed28c4-rimg-w300-h300-dc615d60-gmir?v=1767930312

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Alabama Center for the Arts, 118 1st Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601-2302, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Decatur Morgan County Tourism
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, kids, music, food-drinks, workshops, live-music, entertainment, calendar, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Festival of the Cranes ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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