Cape Fear Women's Birding Festival

January 16th, 17th & 18th, 2026
Registration Now Open
WELCOME!
Whether you are a seasoned birder or a newcomer to the world of birding we have a place for you at the Cape Fear Women's Birding Festival.

January 16th, 17th & 18th, 2026

    Step 1-Personal Details

    Step 2-Pick Your Events

     Registration Details:
    • Registration cost is $200.00 plus any field trip surcharges (if applicable).
    • Registration also includes 3 of the listed field trips or workshop. 
      Please select from the choices listed on this page.
    • Catered dinner on Saturday
    • Pastries, coffee and fruit on Saturday and Sunday morning.
    • Hummingbird presentation.
    • Meet and greet reception and speakers.
    • Your confirmed itinerary and times will be provided once payment is received.
    • Spaces are limited and are on a first come, first confirmed basis.
      Please note: Your application is not confirmed until payment is received.
    • Dates/times may be substituted if requested excursion slots are not available. 
    See the about page for a full description of available field trips and workshops.
    • Please select 3 field trips or workshops from this list.
    • Choose any three, but only one for each time slot.
    • Field trips and workshops are on a first come basis and may sell-out.
    • All parking fees are the sole responsibility of festival participants.
    • We reserve the right to substitute another activity if necessary.
    Thank you!
    Please note: We keep group sizes small to make sure you have a great experience. Times & dates for some excursions are at, or almost at, full capacity.
    All of our field trips are amazing, so if one you want is already filled up, please choose a different one.
    No matter where you go you're going to have a great weekend!

    Saturday Morning - January 17, 2026 

    Choose one activity for the Saturday morning time slot.
    * Airlie Gardens has a $10.00 additional fee to cover admission to the garden.
    * Johnny Mercer Pier has a $2.00 additional fee to cover admission to the pier.
    The Saturday morning Carolina Beach Field Trip has reached CAPACITY.
    Please choose a different excursion.

    Saturday Afternoon - January 17, 2026 

    Choose one activity for the Saturday afternoon time slot.
    * Johnny Mercer Pier has a $2.00 additional fee to cover admission to the pier.
    The Saturday afternoon Carolina Beach Field Trip has reached CAPACITY.
    Please choose a different excursion.
    The Saturday afternoon Airlie Gardens Field Trip has reached CAPACITY. 
    Please choose a different excursion.

    Sunday Morning - January 18, 2026 

    Choose one activity for the Sunday morning time slot.
    * Johnny Mercer Pier has a $2.00 additional fee to cover admission to the pier.
    The Sunday morning Airlie Gardens Field Trip has reached CAPACITY.
    Please choose a different excursion.
    The Sunday morning Carolina Beach Field Trip has reached CAPACITY.
    Please choose a different excursion.

    Step 3-Register

    Click the button below to register for the Cape Fear Women's Birding Festival.
     
    We look forward to seeing you at the festival!
You will receive an invoice via Square within 72 hours.
If you don't see your invoice please check your spam folder.
If you haven't received your invoice within 72 hours please contact us via the
contact form or by email at [email protected]
This event is rain or shine and non-refundable.
Note: Transportation is the sole responsibility of attendees.
By clicking the register button you agree to release Cool Wilmington, Inc., The Cape Fear Women's Birding Festival, and all it's employees and volunteers from any accident or liability resulting in your  participation in the event.
Read the full liability waiver here.