2026 Festival Fees
The 28th Huron Fringe Birding Festival
will be held
May 22 - 25 and May 28 - 31, 2026.
The printable 2026 Schedule of Events will be available for viewing in mid-December to assist participants in arranging accommodations for their desired dates
Registration will be active on March 13, 2026 at 6 am
All-day event participants will park, register and depart from the Campers Beach Parking Lot
Most other events will start at the Visitor Centre. Generally, morning events return to the Visitor Centre by 11:00am; afternoon and all-day events return to their respective parking lots by 4:30pm (3:30pm on 1st Saturday); 
events by 3:00 pm.
We also offer some mobility limited 
events. This 🚗 indicates where vehicle transportation is required.
Every day at the Visitor Centre – Early morning coffee & treats. BBQ lunches daily 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Drop-in Bird Banding , a Vortex Vendor Booth and Quest Nature Tours Booth are a few of the extras offered in the past.
Youth (10-17) are welcome on Festival events (ages 10 - 12 accompanied by an adult who is also registered for that event).
Children under 10 are not allowed on Festival events.
Festival Fees
| PACKAGE DETAILS | ADULT | YOUNG ADULT (18-21) | YOUTH (10-17) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Events | |||
| All Day | $50.00 | $38.00 | $26.00 |
| Morning | $25.00 | $19.00 | $13.00 |
| Afternoon | $25.00 | $19.00 | $13.00 |
| Evening | $15.00 | $11.00 | $8.00 |
| 1st Saturday & Sunday 2nd Saturday & Sunday | $95.00 $75.00 | $73.00 $57.00 | $50.00 $39.00 |
| 1st 4 day Weekend 2nd 4 day Weekend | $155.00 $140.00 | $117.00 $105 | $81.00 $73.00 |
| 7 day Festival | $205.00 | $155.00 | $107 |
As events are selected during registration, the fee will be adjusted automatically to the appropriate package when the applicable total is reached.
You can create an account in advance on the Registration Log - in Page.
In the meantime, you can view our 2025 Program as a sample of the wonderful events offered during our previous Festival.
For further information on the community of Saugeen Shores, accommodations, where to eat/stay/shop:
Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce