Eagle Fest 2010

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February 6-7, 2010

in Emory, Texas    

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15th Annual Eagle Fest

Eagle Fest was started in 1996 as an educational effort to expand our knowledge of nature and our heritage. Each year the festival included educational displays, exhibitions and lectures; Native American art and performances;; live music; and nature tours.  This year will be our fifteenth annual event, to be held at the Rains ISD Schools Campus on US 69, Northwest of Emory, Texas February 6-7, 2010. 

The Texas Parks and Wildlife and the US Army Corps of Engineers are always a huge part of the event providing speakers, water safety exhibits, tour guides and nature exhibits.

Eagle Fest is also privileged to provide two famous bird rehabilitation organizations. Last Chance Forever provides an opportunity for kids and adults to see birds up close as they walk though the exhibit and have guides teach all about these wonderful animals and point out their unique features and abilities. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center provides shows of birds in action. They demonstrate the interaction between man and his environment with such birds of prey as owls, vultures, falcons, hawks and eagles.  Making an first appearance this year will be Back Rads Band - Texas Music and the Red Cross Wilderness First Aid. This schedule is subject to change. 

Each day’s events will include entertainment, tours and kids activities. 

Wonderful food, arts and crafts, nature books and videos will also be available at Eagle Fest.  If you would like to be a vendor please register using Acteva (payment with a credit card) or you my send in a check and completed vendor application form.

If you have extra time during your visit we suggest you take one or more  self guided tours of area nature sites, check out our list of thing to do, shop in one of our  special shops, visit our restaurants,  or experience some of our local history.  If you need a place to stay we have some suggestions for that as well.

Download a complete Eagle Fest brochure (PDF Format)

Download the 2009 Daily Schedule (pdf)

Local Lodging Offers Discounts!

Check our the local motels, lodges and camp grounds for more details

The 74th Legislature of the State of Texas passed a resolution declaring Rains County “The Eagle Capital of Texas” as an effort to protect and preserve the American Bald Eagle. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 24, 1995 and by the House on May 29, 1995. It was signed by the Honorable George W. Bush, Governor of the Great State of Texas, on June 16, 1995 thus officially proclaiming Rains County as the “Eagle Capital of Texas”.

The proclamation notes the importance of Lake Fork, Lake Tawakoni and surrounding areas as nesting and feeding grounds for the Bald Eagles as well as many other species of birds, both regional and migratory. Rains County has recorded 260 different species and varieties of wild birds.

Over 50 Bald Eagles Estimated

Unofficial results of the annual  Texas Parks and Wildlife sponsored count on Lake Fork.