Annual Puget Sound Bird Fest

A celebration of birds and nature, the 21st Puget Sound Bird Fest will feature two days of speakers, guided walks, field trips, exhibits, and educational activities for all ages. Most Bird Fest activities are free and open to the public, with some activities requiring a small fee and/or pre-registration. 

The Bird Fest is held in spring during the peak season for birdwatching in partnership with the Pilchuck Audubon Society, “Spring is a time of rejuvenation, a time when we come out of the doldrums of the long Northwest winter, and what better way to celebrate than by welcoming back our splendid migratory birds.” 

This year’s event will kick off early Saturday morning, with guided walks offered by the Pilchuck Audubon Society, followed by a presentation at the Edmonds Plaza Room. Speaker to be announced.

On Saturday, families can enjoy a special Bird Fest Family Storytime at the Edmonds Library starting at 10am, then head next door to the Kids Corner in the Exhibits Hall in the Frances Anderson Center gym. Booths staffed by representatives from regional conservation organizations, artists, scientists, and select vendors will be open until 4pm. Be sure to stop by the Pilchuck Audubon Society Photo Contest booth to vote for your favorite. 

Additional field activities will be hosted on Sunday, including guided walks, a boat cruise to Protection Island, a native plant sale, and tours of the Edmonds Wildlife Habitat Native Plant Demonstration Garden by the Edmonds Stewards. 

Bird Fest is located in beautiful downtown Edmonds where guests can enjoy a rich array of shops, galleries, restaurants, cafes and bistros that cater to arts and festivals. Many acclaimed eateries in the center of town and along the beachfront are within easy walking distance of the Bird Fest venue. 

The Bird Fest Planning Committee is hard at work planning the 2025 event and plans to post the full festival schedule by April 15th. Many Bird Fest activities are free and open to the public, with most field activities requiring a small fee and pre-registration. For the latest information, please visit www.pugetsoundbirdfest.org or email jennifer.leach@edmondswa.gov.