THE LAST WEEKEND! There’s still time to participate — Weekend #4 includes lots of interesting activties!

The 2012 Skagit Eagle Festival is a month-long celebration during the peak of eagle-watching season in eastern Skagit County. Activities take place in Concrete, Rockport and Marblemount (and beyond!) every weekend in January.

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Full, 4-Week Schedule:

Saturday &  Sunday, January 7 & 8

Saturday & Sunday, January 14 & 15

Saturday & Sunday, January 21 & 22

Saturday &  Sunday, January 28 & 29

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The festival features a variety of free tours, walks, and educational programs where you’ll learn not only about these majestic birds, but also about the beautiful areas along the Skagit River where they return each year.

Presentations will teach you about grizzly bears, how to photograph wildlife and scenery, and much more. You and your family will also have the opportunity to enjoy arts & crafts, wine tasting, river rafting, music, dance and a wide variety of other outdoor and indoor activities. Bring your camera, dress for unpredictable January weather, and come join us for one of the most uplifting and entertaining events of the year!

Highlights:
Tim Boyer photography workshop, January 7
Native American Dancing, Drumming & Crafts, January 14 & 15
Dana Lyons “Words & Pictures” concert, January 14
The Kuteeyaa Dancers, January 21
Swil Kanim, January 21
Sarvey Wildlife Center, January 21 – Puget Sound Energy Day in Concrete!
5k Run at Challenger Ridge, January 28
Wolves, Bears & Cougars, Oh My! January 28
Prozac Mountain Boys, January 28

Grassmere Art Walk, January 21 & 22
Eagle Watcher Stations every Saturday & Sunday
Wine Tasting & Eagle Talks every Saturday & Sunday
Concrete Heritage Museum open every Saturday
Country Hayrides & Bonfires every Saturday — And MUCH MORE!

Don’t forget to visit the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center - Info, Activities, Experts & More

The Skagit Eagle Festival is a collaboration of dozens of agencies, businesses and non-profit organizations, brought together by the Concrete Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

Plan your trip in advance, lodging fills fast! For local accommodations and services, see our directory. For more information, please contact the Concrete Chamber of Commerce. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: (360) 853-8754. Or send an email.

If you visit, please watch for festival signage at activity areas, or stop by the Concrete Center — home of the “Skagit Eagle Festival Information Station” — at 45821 Railroad Avenue in Concrete. The Concrete Center will be open each Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to provide assistance, information, coffee and rest rooms. There will also be rotating vendors and displays onsite.

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