The festival is an educational celebration of the Kirtland’s Warbler, its habitat, and the communities located in the jack pine ecosystem—Kirtland’s Country.

The weekend starts with the Kirtland’s Warbler Festival Kickoff on Friday June 2, from 5 to 8 pm, at the Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve, 209 W. Maplehurst Drive in Roscommon. Enjoy a social evening, including a nature hike, social time with beer and wine tasting, and appetizers. Keynote speaker to be announced.

On Saturday, June 3, from 7 am to 4 pm, is the Kirtland’s Warbler Festival at the CRAF Center, 606 Lake Street, Roscommon, Michigan. Experience Northern Michigan through a variety of activities, including kids’ tent, jack pine tours, nature and educational presentations, featured artist, featured author, live animals, vendors, live music, and much more!