When is the 2025 Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival?
November 5th- 9th, 2025
What is the Registration Fee?
$75 which includes entrance to all non-field trip activities at the Festival including Keynotes, Seminars, Workshops, Trivia Night, Panel Discussion on Women in Birding and Kiskadee Kordials (evening social hour with local food bites).
When is Check-in?
Check-in/packet pickup is Tuesday from Noon - 8pm.
The Registration booth opens 1/2 hour before the earliest trip Wednesday - Sunday.
The Registration booth opens 1/2 hour before the earliest trip Wednesday - Sunday.
Where is the Festival Held?
Harlingen Convention Center
701 Harlingen Heights Dr.
Harlingen, TX 78552
701 Harlingen Heights Dr.
Harlingen, TX 78552
For more information about the venue, click the button below
Where do the Field Trips Depart?
All trips depart from the convention center except those that are “Meet at Site” and “Photo Track Trips.
All trips depart from the convention center except those that are “Meet at Site” and “Photo Track Trips.
Can I Meet Field Trips On-Site?
Yes—for designated “Meet On-Site” trips.
For all other field trips, we strongly recommend using festival transportation.
For all other field trips, we strongly recommend using festival transportation.
If your trip has just one destination, you may request to meet on-site by emailing registration@rgvbf.org in advance.
Please note: we can’t guarantee successful meet-ups outside approved trips, and missed connections are non-refundable.
Are Meals Provided on Trips?
No. This year if a trip goes past 1 pm, it will stop at a restaurant or fast food place. Each field trip that will stop for food has this noted in the field trip description. Please bring personal snacks and water/water bottles on all trips.
Can I Change My Registration After I Submit It?
Of course. Go into your confirmation email, click the link to modify registration. If a refund is due after modifying, please write a quick note to registration@rgvbf.org with your name and the amount to be refunded.
Where Can I Stay if I Don’t Want to Rent a Vehicle?
The Hilton Garden Inn is 100 yards from the Convention Center and has Festival discounted rooms. See Travel Information > Hotels in Harlingen offering RGVBF Discounts
When Do I Need to Arrive in Panama for the Post-Festival Trip?
All Post-Festival trip questions must be directed to Sabrewing Tours.
What are the Trade Show Hours?
Thurs. Nov. 6 & Fri. Nov. 7 noon to 6:00pm
Sat. Nov. 8 from 10:00 to 6:00pm
Sun. Nov. 9 from 10:00 to 3:00pm.
Sat. Nov. 8 from 10:00 to 6:00pm
Sun. Nov. 9 from 10:00 to 3:00pm.
Is there a cancellation or refund policy?
100% refund* if cancellation occurs before Sept 29, 2025
50% refund* if cancellation occurs before Oct 5, 2025
No refunds if cancellation occurs after Oct 13, 2025
*$25 processing fee applied to full cancellations
50% refund* if cancellation occurs before Oct 5, 2025
No refunds if cancellation occurs after Oct 13, 2025
*$25 processing fee applied to full cancellations
Where can I get more information?
By filling out the form down below.
*Any questions submitted using this form will be answered ASAP
*Any questions submitted using this form will be answered ASAP
Thank you!