• Optics Demonstration with WWT

    WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Interested in a new pair of binoculars or a telescope? Have questions for the experts? Optics greatly enhance your experience of watching geese and other birds, helping you see their stunning […]

  • Nature on the Nith with RSPB

    The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United Kingdom

    Join us on one of our walks along the river to explore our local wildlife! A circular walk between Devorgilla Bridge and Troqueer Cycle Bridge, starting upriver toward and then […]

    Free
  • Honk! Honk! Honk! In the Hub!

    The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United Kingdom

    Paragon Music is back!  Join us for an inclusive, drop-in music workshop where we blend acoustic instruments with recorded foraged sounds from our local natural environment. No experience needed – […]

  • Whisky Tasting with Glengoyne Distillery & WWT

    WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Experts from Glengyone Distillery will talk you through their range of whiskies while you sample them in the comfort of our visitor centre. Try before you buy from the range in […]

  • Pumpkin Patch with Annan Harbour Action Group

    Annan Harbour Port Street, Annan

    Come pick your perfect pumpkin straight from our specially prepared harbour patch. Children can get creative with a choice of nature-inspired crafts, enjoy face painting that transforms them into woodland […]

    Free
  • Nature on the Nith with RSPB

    The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United Kingdom

    Join us on one of our walks along the river to explore our local wildlife! This will be a short walk along river (from Nith Street to Greensands and back) […]

  • Dawn Flight with WWT

    WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Join the wardens out on the merse when we open early to watch the geese flying against the dawn sky as the sun comes up.​ These beautiful birds have spent the night out on […]

  • Optics Demonstration with WWT

    WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Interested in a new pair of binoculars or a telescope? Have questions for the experts? Optics greatly enhance your experience of watching geese and other birds, helping you see their stunning […]

    Free
  • The Swan Woman with Scottish International Storytelling Festival

    The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Come gather around the fire of inspiration as Finnish storyteller Anna-Maria Toivonen and Scottish Claire Hewitt weave bird lore, songs and stories from their traditions around a magical transformation tale from […]

    Free
  • Halloween Ceilidh

    Loreburn Hall Newall Terrace, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

    The Stove & Dumfries Museums presents a spellbinding evening of music, mischief, and monstrous moves, celebrating the grand finale of the Wild Goose Festival 2025! Expect fancy dress, dancing, games, […]

    £5
  • Journey With the Wild Geese

    This April, the Wild Goose Festival and Dumfries and Galloway move together; alongside 40,000 barnacle geese taking off on their extraordinary journey. Collectively, an 80,000,000 mile effort from the Solway, […]

  • let’s go for a wander

    To mark the beginning of this year’s Wild Goose Festival: Journey with the Wild Geese Movement Challenge, we’re starting with something very simple. A wander.  We’d love to invite anyone […]