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Our weekend events center around the activities of the Aleutian Goose. Tens of thousands of this once endangered species visit our community each spring. When planning your schedule, make sure you include the phenomenal spectacle of the Goose Fly-off at Dawn, and at least one trip to see the Fields of Geese feeding in outlying farmlands.
We offer numerous opportunities to fit geese trips into your day's choices and still find time for other nature, birding, and heritage excursions. Join our local and regional naturalists, biologists, botanists, ornithologists, and historians for a chance to enjoy some of Del Norte County's abundant natural and cultural offerings.
The festival is organized with several different themes. Reflecting the diversity of birds, habitats, wildlife, culture, and history found in our unique region, each theme can be explored in totality or samplings can be taken from several. We also offer a multitude of other specialized programs led by expert local and regional ornithologists, biologists, botanists, naturalists, historians, and American Indians.
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Early spring on the North Coast can be sunny, warm and dry - or rainy, cold and windy. Always prepare for rain. Dress in layers. Waterproof boots and jackets are a must. Bring personal binoculars, scopes, field guides, and other essentials. For all water and ocean excursions, it is extremely important to dress warmly. Bring wet weather gear and something to dry and protect fragile optics, and an extra set of dry clothes. Events are scheduled to allow time for meals at local restaurants in between.
- All Prices are Per Person
- Dress in Layers for Wind and Rain
- Waterproof Boots and Jackets a MUST
- Bring Hats and Gloves
They come and they go They mate for life They visit us once a year
They sing a pleasant song
They are loved by the Eskimo
And seem to do no wrong
And are always in love
They fly with their wife
High in the sky above
As they land on Castle Rock
We appreciate them being here
And marvel at the beautiful flock
3rd Grade Poetry Winner
The festival is sponsored by the Redwood Economic Development Institute (REDI) and the ROSE Foundation for Communities and the Environment. The Aleutian Goose Festival is a not for profit community volunteer event centered at the Crescent City Cultural Center. It is hosted by the the City of Crescent City and Chamber of Commerce with cooperating sponsorships and additional programs offered by Redwood National & State Parks, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Smith River National Recreation Area and California Department of Fish and Game. Initial grants to establish our festival came from the USDA Forest Service, an equal opportunity provider.
I5 N to Grants Pass
US 199 W to Hwy 101 S
Hwy 101 S to Crescent City
I5 S to Grants Pass
US 199 W to Hwy 101 S
Hwy 101 S to Crescent City
From Sacramento and points south:
I5 N to Williams
Hwy 20 W to Fort Bragg
Hwy 101 N to Crescent City
From Eugene and points north:
I5 to OR 126 W at Florence
OR 126 W to Hwy 101 S
Hwy 101 S to Crescent City
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