26th Annual Great Salt Lake Bird Festival
May 16-19, 2024
WELCOME TO THE 26TH ANNUAL GREAT SALT LAKE BIRD FESTIVAL
Discover Davis, Utah’s Amusement Capital, is pleased to once again welcome you to the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival in beautiful northern Utah. Davis County is home to the Great Salt Lake, a major North/South migration route for more than 250 bird species, making it one of the top places for birders to catch unique glimpses of our many feathered friends. Not only is Davis County a great place to find a variety of majestic birds, but it is also the ideal location for festival-goers to relax after a long day of birding. From hotels to dining and shopping to grabbing a quick breakfast before your adventure-filled day, you are in good hands as you go and Discover Davis! Â
We are pleased to offer over 60 field trips and 11 workshops during this year’s festival. Our festival offerings are designed to create a unique experience with trips providing “behind the gates†access to areas that cannot be accessed by the general public. Attendees will be able to experience some of Utah’s most beautiful State Parks, State Wildlife Areas, and National Refuge areas. Utah is known for its diverse habitats, which result in a variety of birds. Vast deserts, high mountain peaks, rushing rivers, and of course, the saltiest lake in the country are sure to lure the most fascinating birds from all over the world!
Festival headquarters will be hosted at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center at Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area. Located on the edge of the Great Salt Lake, you’ll discover a birder’s paradise at one of the most incredible natural locations in Utah. The festival will take place over the course of four days, along with pre and post-trips that will be available through festival partners. Field trips with provided transportation will meet at this breathtaking spot before heading out to experience the Wasatch Front, or if you prefer to drive yourself, many opportunities will be available for you to meet your guide on location.
Not only will birders have the opportunity to attend our unique field trips, but also have the chance to sit down for a night, socialize, enjoy dinner, and listen to the keynote address at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center. Free educational workshops will also be available for participants, and of course, our annual family day, where birders of all ages are invited to learn about birds, participate in hands-on activities, and even do some birdwatching of their own.
We hope you will join us in our 26th year for another memorable festival. Happy Birding!
The Great Salt Lake Bird Festival is made possible by Discover Davis, Davis County Commission, and many community partners and industry supporters.
*All events and schedules are subject to change based on health department policies and other unforeseen circumstances.
Product Details
2024 Ticket Information:- All tickets this year will be electronic in the form of a QR code
- When purchasing multiple tickets at one time, after checkout you will be required to enter each attendee's name and email address
- Purchased tickets are automatically emailed to the email address provided during checkout
- Field trip leaders will be scanning ticket QR codes on each field trip to verify registration
WAIVER: Each participant must sign a Great Salt Lake Bird Festival Waiver before participating in any Festival activities. Waivers are available to sign during the purchasing process. Field Trip leaders will not be allowed to let those without a signed waiver participate in any of the activities associated with the Festival.
Cancellation, Refunds and Disclaimers: To cancel your registration, participants must email [email protected] before April 12, 2024. The full price of the ticket will be refunded minus the online fees.
Great Salt Lake Bird Festival reserves the right to cancel an activity or substitute qualified presenters when necessary. If the Festival cancels an event for any reason, a ticket refund will be issued minus the online charges. Field trip ticket prices listed do not include mandatory credit card and service fees that are charged at checkout.
Rain or shine, field trips will take place outside. Please bring appropriate clothing and gear. Participants should bring their own binoculars, water, snacks, camera, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, and appropriate clothing. Depending on the length of the field trip please bring/pack a lunch unless specified otherwise.
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GREAT SALT LAKE BIRD FESTIVAL
RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
In consideration and as a condition of being permitted to participate in the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival or enter upon, use, and/or remain upon or within the premises, facilities, vehicles, or equipment owned and operated by Davis County, the undersigned, acknowledges, confirms, and agrees as follows:
For the purpose of this instrument:
a. “Bird Festival Activity or Event” means any trip, activity, undertaking and/or gathering, conducted, associated with or occurring during or associated with the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival.
b. “Related activity or event” includes, but is not limited to, driving, riding in or upon boarding or exiting a vehicle or trailer; moving, lifting, loading or unloading any equipment, people, gear, or other items; preparing any equipment, gear, trailer or vehicle, or practicing for engaging or participating in the activity or event.
c. “Property damage” means damage, destruction, and or incapacitation to any physical property, real property or chattel.
d. “Injury” means bodily or other personal injury, sickness or death.
The undersigned applies to Davis County for permission to participate in the Davis County Bird Festival or enter upon, use, and/or remain upon or within the premises, facilities, vehicles, or equipment owned and operated by Davis County for the purpose of engaging or participating in a Davis County Bird Festival activity or event, including any related activities or events.
The undersigned is aware of, and agrees to fully comply with, all of the rules and regulations of the Davis County Bird Festival during the participation, entry, use, and presence of the undersigned upon, on, or within the activities, premises and facilities and engagement and participation in the said event or activity.
Prior to signing this release, waiver of liability, and indemnity agreement, the undersigned has had the opportunity to personally make inquiries and obtain all relevant and sufficient information and advice, including legal advice, about the nature, risks, and details of above-described activity, event, or related activities or events.
The undersigned acknowledges and confirms that the decision to engage in or participate in the said activity or event and to sign this release, waiver of liability, and indemnity agreement is a voluntary decision and act on the part of the undersigned.
The undersigned herewith agrees to release and waive any and every claim for liability which the undersigned may have against Davis County, the Davis County Bird Festival, and any of the officers, employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers of Davis County or the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival arising from any injury or sickness to the undersigned or any other person or damage to the property of the undersigned or any other person resulting from the participation, entry, use, and presence of the undersigned on, upon, or within the property, premises or facilities of Davis County or from the engagement or participation of the undersigned in said activity or event.
The undersigned herewith agree and promise Indemnify and hold Davis County, the Davis County Bird Festival and its respective officers, agents, officials and employees, and volunteers harmless and release them for and from any liability, costs or expenses arising from any action, causes of action, claims for relief, demands, damages, expenses, costs, fees, or compensation, whether or not said actions, causes of action, claims for relief, demands, damages, costs, fees, expenses and/or compensations are known or unknown, are in law or equity, and without limitation, all claims of relief which can be set forth through a complaint or otherwise that may arise out of the acts or omissions, negligent or otherwise of the undersigned and/or his/her/their officers, agents, officials, members, employees, and volunteers, or any person or persons.
This release, waiver of liability, and indemnity agreement constitutes an exculpatory contract between the parties which will deny the undersigned the right to recover damages from Davis County, the Davis County Bird Festival, and any of the officers, employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers of Davis County or the Davis County Bird Festival for damages or injury which might occur from the entry, use, and presence of the undersigned on, upon, or within the premises and facilities of the Davis County Events Center or the engagement or participation of the undersigned in the said activity or event.
Permission granted by this agreement for undersigned to participate in, enter upon, use and remain upon the premises and facilities of Davis County is conveyed solely to the undersigned and said permission may not be transferred, assigned or used by any other person or organization other than the undersigned. Failure to comply with this restriction may result in the revocation of the permission granted under this agreement.
The approval of this instrument and agreement by Davis County for itself and on behalf of the Davis County Bird Festival, and any of the officers, employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers of Davis County is subject, in part, upon the following information provided by the undersigned.
10. The undersigned further grants permission to the event organizers to make and use photographs, recordings, films, or videos of me in their reports and promotions of the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival.