Festival Events & Fees
The 28th Huron Fringe Birding Festival
will be held
May 22 - 25 and May 28 - 31, 2026.
Registration will be active on March 13 at 6 am
We are posting an early Schedule of Events page to assist with arrangements for camping and accommodation. Ontario Parks opens up their online camping registration site 5 months prior to your desired reservation date, which for May 21 will be December 21, 2025, so reserve early. Campsites go quickly!
View printable SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ONTARIO PARKS RESERVATIONS LINK
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.
NATURE SHOWCASE at the Visitor Centre 11:00 am (1st Saturday)
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
| 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 |
| Packages | |||
| 1st Weekend Saturday & Sunday | $95.00 | $73.00 | $50.00 |
| 2nd Weekend Saturday & Sunday morning | $75.00 | $57.00 | $39.00 |
| 1st Weekend - 4 days | $155.00 | $117.00 | $81.00 |
| 2nd Weekend - 3 ½ days | $140.00 | $105.00 | $73.00 |
| Festival - 8 days | $205.00 | $155.00 | $107.00 |
The registration fee includes Park entry.
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 from the Registration Log - in Page.
For further information on the community of Saugeen Shores, accommodations, where to eat/stay/shop:
Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce