At the Belwin Bison Festival, celebrate the release of new bison with family fun and activities including music, art, food and more.
Did you know we have at least two public places to see Bison in Minnesota? The Belwin Conservancy is one of them and their festival is coming up soon!
Visit Belwin Conservancy on Saturday, May 16 from 10 am – 2 pm for the Belwin Bison Festival which celebrates the bison’s critical role in helping Belwin maintain and improve the restored prairie.
Experience a spring day on the prairie, filled with fun activities for all ages including the release of the 2026 Bison Herd from NorthStar Bison.
Belwin Bison Festival Activities:
- Live music
- Eco-arts
- Prairie trail exploration
- 5k “Run with the Bison” Fun Run so visitors can run through the Prairie before the festival begins. *Pre-registration required
- Native plant sales
- Food trucks
- and more
The Belwin Conservancy is located near Afton. The bison will be released at approximately 12:30 pm. Arrive by noon to allow time to park and walk to the Bison Prairie.
Please note that there is a $10, $20, or $35 per vehicle fee which you can pay in advance or as you drive in. Note that the fee is waived for 5k participants.
No dogs are allowed at this or any other Belwin event. Follow along with their Facebook event page.
About The Belwin Conservatory:
The Belwin Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration and appreciation of our natural world. The Belwin Conservancy owns nearly 1,400 acres of preserved land in Afton and West Lakeland Township, Minnesota. Their property comprises one of the largest privately owned nature preserves in the region and their focus is connecting people and the land.
- About the Author
- Latest Posts
Kristi is married with twin daughters. She grew up on a small dairy farm, but now lives in the south metro area. She enjoys finding free or thrifty things to do whether they are outings close to home or last minute adventures to far-away places.
Kristi can also be found enjoying estate sales, attempting to garden, volunteering in the wetlands or a favorite thrift store, or maybe just enjoying a good play in one of the many theatre venues in the area.
Steve Tigges says
Well Glory be to ALL,
What an adventure, fun thungs to do, Buffalo Galore, lively music, Buffalo & much much more. Live the Bison way.