The 30th Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival begins Wednesday

One of the biggest (if not the biggest, certainly in the top 3) birding festivals in the country is in our own backyard. The 30th Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival begins Wednesday, November 8th at the Harlingen Convention Center. Nearly 500 participants will be met by 56 guides, 58 Vendors and 100 volunteers. Over 1000 entries have already been judged in the RGVBF Art, Writing and Photography contests.According to the RGVBF post festival survey in 2021, our participants spent over $500,000 during the festival. The economic impact in Harlingen alone was $1,673,000. This year’s festival numbers are much bigger than they were in 2021.This year’s festival includes a welcome reception, over 100 field trips, a silent auction, a trade show, a store, art, writing and photography displays, children’s activities, speakers, seminars and much more.The Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival is also hosting the inaugural Legends of Conservation Gala on Thursday, November 9th.As always, the RGVBF offers a multitude of free family activities including numerous daily birds of prey flight shows and guided nature walks.