Great Swamp Fall Migration Festival

Say goodbye to migratory birds at the Great Swamp Conservancy’s 24th Annual Spring Migration Festival! This small town festival is a family-friendly event that invites the public to become nature enthusiasts, at least for a day. Live animals, live music, artists, kids nature crafts & games, tractor/wagon rides, local environmental organizations, delicious food, and so much more! 

Admission: $4/Adults, $1/ Children, $12 Family Max. For more information: https://www.greatswampconservancy.org/events-1?view=calendar&month=05-2026

The primary focus area of the Great Swamp Conservancy (GSC) is on the southeastern shore of Oneida Lake in the towns of Lenox and Sullivan. This area is home to what the Iroquois called the Great Swamp, a remnant of Lake Iroquois. Many of the restored wetlands are located at the Nature Center. The Great Blue Heron rookery on the east side trail system is easy to view from the mowed path and a bird blind. There are approximately 7 miles of trails, with a 900 foot boardwalk on the west side. The Anne V. Pickard Overlook is an excellent viewing area for birdwatchers, especially during popular migration weeks. The museum building has several exhibits from the NYS Museum of Natural History, Albany, NY, for visitors to observe and displays on all sorts of fauna that is found in this area.

The public looks forward to our annual Spring and Fall Migration Festivals, where artisans and vendors from around Central New York come to showcase their wares and celebrate the arrival and departure of our migrant feathered friends. 

Visit our website for more information or contact Rusty Patane, 315-697-2950.