Belwin Bison Festival

On May 20, Belwin Conservancy will hold its annual Belwin Bison Festival. This beloved festival marks the release of the 2023 NorthStar bison herd onto the Bison Prairie. In addition to the release, the event will feature food trucks, live music with a special performance by One Voice Mixed Chorus, eco-arts, and more.

No RSVP required. Please note: No dogs allowed at this or any Belwin event.

Schedule:

10 a.m. 5k “Run with the Bison” Fun Run

Before the bison take to the prairie, have a fun run through it. (Pre-registration required; runners may arrive for check-in starting at 9:00 am; there is a 10-minute walk to the starting line.)

10 a.m.–12 p.m. Live Music, Activities in the Tent, Food Trucks

12–1 p.m. Arrival of the Bison Herd

The bison generally arrive sometime between 12 and 1:00 p.m. (Animals don’t always follow our schedule, so we give them some wiggle room.)

1–2 p.m. Live Music, Activities in the Tent, Food Trucks