• 61 South Main Street Farmington, Utah 84025
  • M-F 8am to 5pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are our most frequently asked questions. Can't find an answer to your question? Contact us at gslbirdfest@daviscountyutah.gov

FAQs - The Festival

The Great Salt Lake Bird Festival is the biggest Bird Festival in the state of Utah. Field trips take place all across the Wasatch Front, with the opportunity to spot over 250 different species of birds.
There are over 80 different field trips attendees can choose from ranging from a few hours of birding to full-day trips!

We have field trips for all birding skill levels and activity levels! Each field trip description will include if the offering is suitable for Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced Birders, or even Families with Children.

The Activity Level Key is:

- Accessible (Entire trip is fully accessible for festival-goers in wheelchairs or with limited mobility)

- Easy (0.5 miles or less walking on flat or paved surfaces)

- Moderate (Up to 2 miles walking with less than 250 feet elevation change on well-maintained trails or surfaces)

- Active (2-3 miles walking or hiking with 250-500 feet of elevation gain on trails OR involving cycling or kayaking)

- Advanced (6+ miles hiking with over 1000+ elevation gain)

Field trip meeting locations will be updated regularly leading up to the Festival and available for viewing on the Meeting Locations page of the website. Please view here and scroll until you find your field trip number and name.

Trips do not include food and beverage so please be prepared to bring your own water, snacks, and/or meal. 

Rain or shine, field trips will take place outside. Please be prepared with appropriate clothing and gear - we always recommend layers! 
In addition to a variety of field trips, please join us for a free Nature Through Art series, educational workshops, Family Day activities & live birds, student art contest, keynote address & dinner, and our new Wings & Things Vendor Fair. 
Please email gslbirdfest@daviscountyutah.gov to receive more information and a sponsor packet or visit our Sponsors page.

Yes! We have many free opportunities to enjoy all things birds! Join us at our Wings & Things Vendor Fair, Nature Through Art Series, Family Day activities, and Workshops.

FAQs - Field Trip Registration

Registration will open March 20, 2025 at 10 am MT. Join our email list or follow us on Facebook @GSLBirdFest for the most up-to-date information.
Online registration is the only method of registering for the festival. All tickets will be electronic in the form of a QR code. Purchased tickets will automatically be emailed to the email address provided during checkout. Field trip leaders will be scanning ticket QR codes on each field trip to verify registration.
Yes! We recommend signing up for your favorite field trip first and then going back to register for additional trips. Our field trips fill up quickly and taking the time to load your cart with your full wishlist may result in trips selling out before you are ready to checkout. Field trips loaded into your cart are not guaranteed or secured until credit card payment has been finalized. There is no additional fee for checking out more than once.
Yes! You may purchase multiple tickets for the same field trip. During the checkout process, you can designate by name who will be attending the field trip.
No, you will not be able to add field trips to your cart prior to registration opening at 10:00 am MT. Please note, field trips loaded into your cart during open registration are not guaranteed or secured until credit card payment has been finalized.

No, please complete your registration fully before exiting. Our ticketing platform does not allow for items to be held in a cart for an allotted time. Field trips may sell out before you complete the check out process. Please act swiftly on your desired trips. There is no additional fee for checking out more than once. We recommend signing up for your favorite trip first and then going back to register for additional trips.

Yes, please use the blue waitlist button under the desired field trip to add your name and contact information to the waitlist. Name submissions are time-stamped and participants will be contacted in order to fill open spots if they become available. Waitlist submissions made before registration opens are not valid and will be removed.
Field trip costs typically vary between $25-$95 per person depending on the trip location, length of trip, and transportation.

To cancel your registration, participants must email gslbirdfest@daviscountyutah.gov before April 3, 2025. Refunds will be issued for cancellations made before this date, minus online processing fees. Please note that refund requests made after April 3, 2025, will not be honored.

We kindly ask that you only register for field trips you are certain you can attend, as refunds will not be provided for no-shows. The processing of refunds can be challenging for our festival staff, and previous refund requests have created significant difficulties. Your understanding and cooperation in this matter are greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us ensure the smooth operation of the festival.

FAQs - Things To Do In Davis County

Davis County offers an array of accommodations. Be sure to book using this link for festival discounts from our partners.

In a hurry to get to your field trip? Feel free to stop by Farmington Station, where you can grab something quick like Starbucks, McDonalds, Wendys, Chick-fil-a, or maybe something light from the local grocery store, Harmons. 

Have more time? Stop by some of our local favorites: Caffe Torino, Kneaders Cafe, Keva Juice, and Janet's Sunshine Cafe. 

Don't forget that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so eat up!

Davis County offers an array of different food varieties. As recommended for breakfast, Station Park also has lots of lunch and dinner dining options, from Authentic Mexican to High-End Brazilian Dining. If you are wanting to venture out more on the local side, we recommend some of our favorites in Davis County including: Roosters Brewery Co., Caffé Torino, Santorini's Greek Grill, Hug-Hes Cafe, and Mandarin Restaurant. If you want a full list of restaurants located in Davis County please click here. 
Davis County is Utah's amusement capital! From Utah's biggest Amusement Park to different fun centers, Davis County was made for you to have fun! Davis County is also surrounded by some of the most noted hikes in Utah. If you love the outdoors, Davis County is the place for you! Check out all that you and your family can do here. 
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LOCATION | 61 South Main Street Farmington, Utah 84025

MAILING | P.O. Box 618 Farmington, Utah 84025-0618



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