# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Indiana Dunes Birding Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:00 am – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Indiana Dunes Birding Festival is an annual event that showcases the abundance of migratory birds along Lake Michigan's southern shore.About this Event***This Eventbrite listing is NOT for festival registration. To secure your spot, go to the festival website for registration with Cvent.The Indiana Dunes Birding Festival occurs along the shores of Lake Michigan to celebrate the area’s rich biodiversity and bird-watching opportunities within the Indiana Dunes National Park. Activities include over 180+ guided carpool tours to view migrating birds, presentations, workshops, live birds of prey, and more. The festival also includes a vendor marketplace, evening excursions and social events, and art exhibition.Come celebrate with us May 14-17, 2026. Registration begins in early March. More information about the festival can be found at indunesbirdingfestival.com.Want the latest Indiana Dunes Birding Festival news? .Photos below: Prothonotary Warbler (Ryan Shean); Birders at the festival (Christine Livingston); and the "Welcome Birders" sign at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center (Indiana Audubon).  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0316bc20-9f5a-11f0-9f1c-d71a449bc078-rimg-w1109-h740-dc487845-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/03b60960-9f5a-11f0-9f1c-d71a449bc078-rimg-w1036-h740-dc31322e-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/04895ef0-9f5a-11f0-91eb-3fb6afdce648-rimg-w1110-h740-dc5b5b5f-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porter/indiana-dunes-birding-festival-2026/100001762228716529
- **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, exhibitions, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Porter
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
- **lat**: 41.6337827
- **long**: -87.0544165
- **full address**: Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 Indiana 49, Porter, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Indiana Dunes Birding Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Indiana Dunes Birding Festival 2026 takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:00 am to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 Indiana 49, Porter, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Indiana Dunes Birding Festival 2026?
  - **A:** Indiana Dunes Birding Festival 2026 is organized by Indiana Audubon Society.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Indiana Audubon Society's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Indiana Audubon Society a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Indiana Audubon Society has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Indiana Dunes Birding Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Porter, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Indiana Dunes Birding Festival 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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