The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival began in 1998, sponsored by the Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce and the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service).  Since the beginning the Festival has been financially supported by the City of Othello through tourism development funds (hotel/motel taxes) and logistically supported by the Othello School District and Othello Community Schools, reimbursed by Festival registration fees.

The Sandhill Crane Festival Committee plans, organizes and conducts the festival.  The Committee includes Grant Conservation District staff, Othello citizens plus residents from the neighboring Columbia Basin communities of Ephrata, Moses Lake and Royal City.

The Festival is a three-day event at the end of March, Friday through Sunday.  THE 13th ANNUAL OTHELLO SANDHILL CRANE FESTIVAL WILL BE MARCH 26, 27, 28, 2010. The Sandhill Cranes are in the area.... 

Visit thier site at http://www.othellosandhillcranefestival.org/