Come out to the Pere Marquette Lodge where you can get up close to Bald Eagles, grab a bite to eat, experience the history lodge, taste locally made wines and enjoy time with your family. Enjoy shows that feature the Bald Eagle and other birds from the World Bird Sanctuary at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission to the festival is free. Tickets to the Masters of the Sky Show are $5.
Sunday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center in Grafton, Ill.
More information: pmlodge.net or purchase tickets here
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