Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area, together with Friends of Goose Pond, is proud to present the 17th Marsh Madness Sandhill Crane Festival! This multi-day festival celebrates the spring migration of Sandhill Cranes, critically endangered Whooping Cranes, and numerous waterfowl to Goose Pond FWA, a 9098-acre wetland complex south of Linton, Indiana.

Marsh Madness features a variety of cultural, educational, and wildlife conservation-oriented experiences. There’s something for everyone! There will be migrating cranes and waterfowl, wetland driving tours, educational exhibits at the Goose Pond Visitors Center, a wildlife art display, and nature activities for the whole family.

• Fri., Feb. 20, 2026: Festival Kickoff, Linton Elks Club, Linton, IN, Doors open at 5 p.m. ET - Dinner buffet, silent and live auction.
• Sat., Feb. 21, 2026, Roy Clark Building, Humphreys Park, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET
• Sat., Feb. 21, 2026, Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area Visitors Center, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET

DNR values access for all participants and will provide reasonable accommodation for this event. Please contact Ethan Plumier at [email protected] or 812-512-9185 to request an accommodation or discuss any questions and concerns. Requests must be submitted at least one week before the event.