Important Registration Dates! 

Mark your calendars! The 2026 Biggest Week in American Birding is coming up, and we can’t wait to celebrate another incredible migration season with you. 
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Here are the important dates to remember:

• Premier Registration on sale: November 17, 2025
• Premier Registration opens: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Noon EST
• General Registration opens: Friday, February 20, 2026 at Noon EST
• Festival Dates: May 8–17, 2026

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Premier Registration Pricing

• Black Swamp Bird Observatory Member - $65
• Non-member - $95
• Student (9-18 years old) - $15 
• Youth 8 and under - Free

General Registration Pricing:

• Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO) Members - $40
• General Registration BSBO Non-members - $60
• Student (age 9-18) - $15
• OYBC Student Members (age 9-18) - Free
• Youth (ages 8 and under) - Free