Save the Date! April 17, 18 & 19, 2026
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Join us at the bay!

The 10th Annual Matagorda Bay Birdfest 2026 is an educational event in Palacios, TX connecting people birds and nature.

save the date: APRIL 17, 18 & 19, 2026

Just a few reasons to Flock & Stroll in the City By The Sea.
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Expert speakers engage visitors in regional birding topics
Free Palacios
Parade of Birds thanks to our regional sponsors
Field Birding Tours by Land, Boat, and Kayak
Visit with representatives of Texas Parks & Wildlife, International Crane Foundation, Matagorda Bay Foundation,  LCRA Jetty Parks and others
Matagorda County has led the Nation in the number of bird species counted in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count for 20 of the last 25 years.
The largest CBC count was 250 species in 2005!
SEE GALLERY

Other Events

Zak Perry and the Beautiful Things
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
Palacios Educational Pavilion
693 South Bay Boulevard
7 pm - 10 pm
Birders (Film Screening)
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
City by the Sea Museum
401 Commerce St.
1 pm - 2 pm

Parade of Birds!

Come see the truly unique bird parade including art cars, floats, costumes, puppets and MORE!

SPONSORS

Matagorda Bay Parade of Birds is free to the public thanks to
the generosity of our regional funding partners.
To become a sponsor for 2026 contact Laurie Mann Beck at lbeck@matagordabaybirdfest.org or Paula Whitney at pwhitney@matagordabaybirdfest.org

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

 East Side Elementary Annex
901 2nd Street, Palacios, Texas 77465
(Corner of 2nd Street & Moore Ave)
For a complete map of the Events
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Contact: lauriebeck@becktv.com
Schedule Subject to Change
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