American Bald Eagle Foundation 2026 Events
Please Call us at (907)766-3094 or send an email for more information.
WELCOME TO THE AMERICAN BALD EAGLE FESTIVAL 2026!
During the month of November, bald eagles by the thousands congregate in the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve along the shores of the Chilkat River to feast on the late salmon run. During this time, the Chilkat River is one of the only rivers that fails to freeze over, giving the eagles a chance to gorge. Due to a geologic anomaly, warm water from deep underground comes to the surface in an area known as the "council grounds." Because of this ancient singularity, a late run of Chum Salmon evolved to spawn in November and December. It is not uncommon to see many other species of wildlife such as Grizzly Bears (Brown Bears), American Dippers, Mergansers, Mink and more feasting on the Chum.
The American Bald Eagle Foundation invites you to join us in celebrating this amazing event here in Haines Alaska.
To view the entire schedule of events for the Alaska Bald Eagle Festival please go to: visithaines.com
Our Festival Schedule
Here you will find the schedule for festivities taking place at the American Bald Eagle Foundation November 6th - 8th 2026. We will be open to the public from 10am - 2pm with a festival admission price of $10. Sign up to take a photo with one of our ambassador birds or place a bid in our Silent Auction going on all weekend!
Annual Bald Eagle Festival Gala
Enjoy a night with your friends and family celebrating Bald Eagles and their animal allies across the Chilkat Valley. This year's dinner will be catered by our very own Avian Curator, Mario Benassi with Julians Todos Tacos featuring Tacos with homemade heirloom corn tortillas. Full menu list on signup form. Please click the button below to reserve your seat or call us at 907-766-3094 for more information.
Explore the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
The Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is where all of the magic happens. Thousands of Bald Eagles come to feast on the late salmon run in the months of October through December. The American Bald Eagle Foundation is partnering with Discover Deishu/Alaska Nature Tours to offer you a field trip into the preserve to watch Bald Eagles in their natural habitat and get the chance to photograph these magnificent birds. November 6th and 7th, you will be shuttled to the Bald Eagle Preserve along with a naturalist and photography guide. Reserve your seat today!