# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Birding Festival of the South
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas October 8 - 10 for the inaugural Birding Festival of the South, a celebration of the fall bird migration! 

Hot Springs boasts unmatched birdwatching opportunities showcasing: 26 miles of trails in Hot Springs National Park, 31.5+ miles of trails at Northwoods Trails, 1.8 million acres of the Ouachita National Forest, 210-acres of botanical gardens at Garvan Woodland Gardens, specialized ponds at the Andrew Hulsey Fish Hatchery, and thousands of acres of shoreline at Lakes Hamilton, Catherine, Ouachita, and DeGray. 

The Birding Festival of the South Festival will include field trip opportunities, panels, workshops, music, and fun for all levels of birders. Look for festival registration to open in May. 

For more information contact Alexis Hampo at ahampo@hotsprings.org or 501-321-2277. Follow us on Facebook at Birding Festival of the South. 

#VisitHotSprings #BirdingFestivaloftheSouth
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hot-springs-national-park/birding-festival-of-the-south/200029892539805
- **Event Categories**: festivals, trips-adventures, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 57

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hot Springs National Park
- **state**: AR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hot Springs Convention Center
- **lat**: 34.509747865139
- **long**: -93.050230427842
- **full address**: Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd,Hot Springs, Arkansas, Hot Springs National Park, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Birding Festival of the South being held?
  - **A:** Birding Festival of the South takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd,Hot Springs, Arkansas, Hot Springs National Park, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Birding Festival of the South?
  - **A:** Birding Festival of the South is organized by Birding Festival of the South.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Birding Festival of the South is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hot Springs National Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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