Cumberland County Winter Eagle Festival
February 7, 2026 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cumberland County, New Jersey, has the largest number of nesting Bald Eagles in the state. The Eagle Festival is a partner effort between the County of Cumberland and numerous environmental organizations including the Cape May Bird Observatory, New Jersey Audubon Society, Natural Lands, Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions, American Littoral Society, Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River and it’s Tributaries, and many others.
The festival celebrates raptors of south Jersey, including Bald Eagles, falcons, harriers, hawks, and owls featuring raptor-viewing sites, guided walks, and other activities.
$10 Adults; $5 children (12 and under)
Five Staffed Viewing Sites along the Delaware River (with scopes and birdwatching experts)
- Bayshore Center at Bivalve
- Morning & evening owl watches
- Walks, food, activities
- Guided trail walks
At the Mauricetown Firehall
- Speakers and presentations
- Nonprofit and commercial exhibitors
- Local fare refreshments & lunch available
- Live raptors exhibited by Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
- Hands-on art activities by Clay College
The Mauricetown Firehall is fully accessible. Viewing sites are also accessible, but may include traversing gravel. Assistive listening devices are available for the speakers’ and presenters’ audience. To reserve an assistive listening device or for more accessibility information, call 856-453-2175 or email mattpi@CumberlandCountyNJ.gov.
