International Festival of Owls

International Festival of Owls We do everything owl you can imagine and then some.

The International Festival of Owls is the original full-weekend, all-owl event in North America, held annually the first weekend in March in Houston, Minnesota, USA. Owl themed food, merchandise and prizes; live owls; owl prowls to call in wild owls; kids owl calling contest; pellet dissection; nest box building; scout programs; medallion hunt; photography sessions with owls; World Owl Hall of Fame award presentations; internationally know keynote speakers; and more.

Let us know what you thought and your ideas to make the Festival better! See the survey link in the original post below.
03/29/2026

Let us know what you thought and your ideas to make the Festival better! See the survey link in the original post below.

03/26/2026
03/13/2026

Marcia Joy created an owl song for the 24th annual International Festival of Owls in Houston, MN in March 2026. It was performed at the International Owl Cen...

OWL PROWL CHANGE! Due to almost certain chance of rain Friday evening, the owl prowls have been switched to an indoor pr...
03/05/2026

OWL PROWL CHANGE!
Due to almost certain chance of rain Friday evening, the owl prowls have been switched to an indoor program at the Owl Center. Everyone who has registered should have received an email with details.
**The building will be completely full, so only those who have registered for the owl prowls can attend.

Medallion Hunt - Friday afternoon clueIf you don’t know ‘Keep looking up!”As Jack Horkheimer used to sayThere’s red in t...
03/04/2026

Medallion Hunt - Friday afternoon clue

If you don’t know ‘Keep looking up!”
As Jack Horkheimer used to say
There’s red in the front, but what’s red in the back
Could very well make your day

Medallion Hunt - Friday morningThe morning light hits red alrightAs the sun climbs in the skyAnd near that tone is anoth...
03/04/2026

Medallion Hunt - Friday morning

The morning light hits red alright
As the sun climbs in the sky
And near that tone is another zone
Where folks must stop or else might die

Medallion Hunt - Thursday afternoon clueNow the way is very clearHalf will stop, and half will notThe weight is nigh on ...
03/04/2026

Medallion Hunt - Thursday afternoon clue

Now the way is very clear
Half will stop, and half will not
The weight is nigh on 16 tons
Trombones will catch the morning sun

Medallion Hunt - Thursday morning clueNo need to dig, or shovel snowI’m up for this, and not belowYou can look north or ...
03/04/2026

Medallion Hunt - Thursday morning clue

No need to dig, or shovel snow
I’m up for this, and not below
You can look north or east or west
But if you center, you’ll do best

The medallion was found today (Wednesday)! Dalton, Coltton and Junior found it on the stop sign by Carlson Roasting Comp...
03/04/2026

The medallion was found today (Wednesday)! Dalton, Coltton and Junior found it on the stop sign by Carlson Roasting Company. They will be splitting the $100 prize. Way to go guys! We will release the rest of the clues shortly.

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126 E Cedar Street
Houston, MN
55943

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