Every day we offer a packed programme of events. Three separate timetables boast a fantastic variety of lectures. The Events Marquee hosts quiz shows, question and answer sessions, exclusive book launches and family-based entertainment. The Birdfair Auction offers you the chance to bid for a whole host of ‘lots’ donated by our exhibitors, ranging from holidays, to artwork, to unique one-off experiences, with all the monies raised going directly to this year's Birdfair project.

If this is your first Birdfair, you’re in for a real treat. As the people who come back every year will tell you, this is the event of the year if you’re into birds and wildlife. There is certainly something for everyone here – you’ll soon find that there’s so much going on at Birdfair, you’ll be spoilt for choice and wish you’d come for longer.

As well as indulging your passion for wildlife, you’ll be helping our adopted BirdLife International conservation project for the year. Previous Birdfairs have raised money for places as diverse as the rainforests of Sumatra, the wetlands of Madagascar and the dry forests of Peru – these projects have enjoyed great success – you can read more about them on the Projects pages.

It is remarkable to reflect that, as we enjoy ourselves again at this year’s Birdfair, standing around in tents in a field in Rutland, there are now forests, wetlands, grasslands and albatrosses that have a more secure future thanks to the collective efforts of Birdfair supporters. Working together, we are making a difference.

http://www.birdfair.org.uk/