Event registration is open for the 2026 Yampa Valley Crane Festival, set to take place Sept. 1-6. Attendance is free for most events hosted at Bud Werner Memorial Library, including the following:Kids’ Night – Sept. 1Community Science Showcase – Sept. 3Film Screenings – Sept. 4 and 6Event Speakers – Sept. 4 and 6Nature’s Educators live bird exhibits and presentation – Sept. 5 and 6Events with limited capacity require advance online registration and a small fee. These programs include guided crane viewings, bird and nature walks, workshops and the Carpenter Ranch evening program. To view the complete schedule and register for events, go to ColoradoCranes.org/Festival .