Start Planning Your Visit to the Whooping Crane Festival

Whooping cranes flying. The Whooping Crane Festival celebrates their return to Port Aransas.

With the end of the year approaching, now is the perfect time to start planning your vacations for next year. If you're looking for a destination filled with endless adventures, look no further than Port Aransas. Found on Mustang Island, this Texas spot is also ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a relaxing beach escape. If you're trying to decide when to reserve your Port A Beach House Company rental, take a look at the calendar of events. Popular annual events like the Whooping Crane Festival are an excellent time to vacation in Port Aransas. Keep reading to learn more about this annual festival.

What to Know about the Port Aransas Event

The Port Aransas area calendar of events is filled with memorable happenings year-round. One of the year's most anticipated events is the Whooping Crane Festival. Taking place toward the end of February, the four-day event traces its roots back to 1996. The annual gathering at the Port Aransas Civic Center celebrates the return of the cranes to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, their wintering habitat.

As part of this festival, you have the chance to go on several birding tours, both on land and sea. Set off on an almost five-hour tour through the national refuge. Given the distance to this attraction, we recommend leaving a full day open in your schedule. Other excursions include a Mustang Island boat tour, a birding bus tour, and a kayak tour. Visit the festival website to purchase tickets for your preferred outing.

There are also several speaker and workshop presentations. Hear from experts in their field on several topics related to cranes and other topics. Before or after one of these presentations, be sure to wander the trade show filled with nature-related booths and conservation organization representatives.

Reserve Your Festival Home Base

For anyone planning to check out the Whooping Crane Festival, now is an excellent time to book your home base. Be close to all of the fun while having a relaxing place to call home by reserving a Port Aransas rental from Port A Beach House Company.

Whether looking to stay in Mustang Royale, Sand Point, or one of the other top communities in Port Aransas, we have you covered. We have been working to bring vacationers the best rental homes and condos since 2007. Our local and experienced staff is here to help you find your perfect fit. Browse our inventory today, or call 361-749-0027 to speak with a team member today.