SOUTHWEST WINGS
Birding and Nature Festival in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Greatest Little Birding Festival in the United States - since 1991
Our mission is to promote nature-based tourism and environmental awareness in southeastern Arizona
Lodging
We urge you to make any lodging reservations as early as you can.
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Special Rates for Southwest Wings Attendees
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Clarion Inn/Sierra Suites Boutique Hotel (a Choice Hotel)
391 E Fry Blvd,
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
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King Rooms $92.00+ tax (normally $109); Double Rooms $122.00 + tax (normally $139)
Hot Breakfast Buffet available for SWWings guests at 5am.
To secure the festival rate, CALL the hotel directly with this special code: SWWings
Arriving May 6, 2025 reservations must be made no later than April 22, 2025 for group rates
Arriving July 29, 2025 reservations must be made no later than July 15, 2025 for group rates
Credit/Debit card required to guarantee reservations
24-hour advance notification for reservation cancellation or fee will be imposed
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Best Western Sun Canyon
260 N Garden Ave.
Sierra Vista, AZ. 85635
520-335-0404
​Comfort Inn & Suites
​3500 E. Fry Blvd.
Sierra Vista, AZ. 85635
520-459-0515
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These two partnership hotels offering special rates during Southwest Wings Spring Festival. A discounted nightly rate of $129 + tax for Standard rooms and $159 + tax per night for upgraded rooms is available for the guests attending the festival. TO BOOK, call the hotel directly and mention you are booking for the SW Wings festival.
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​Hot breakfast is offered at each property but it doesn't start until 6AM. Early-bird attendees are offered Grab and Go bags at both of the hotels for those guests who need to leave earlier than the breakfast hours. Guests simply need to let them know at check-in what time they would like to pick it up and how many bags they need. They also offer 24 hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water.
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For Summer Festival only
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3855 El Mercado Loop,
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-439-5900
Immediately adjacent to the event venue is the Fairfield Inn & Suites, run by Marriott. Special room rates are offered to Southwest Wings participants of $149-159 per night for standard double/double and king room, which includes a very nice breakfast and free parking. The hotel is extremely convenient for all participants, and within a five minute walking distance to the Mall at Sierra Vista.
Summer is a busy time and space is based on availability. We encourage attendees to secure their reservations as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Book your group rate now, for the 2025 Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival
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Here are some other recommended options.
Please let them know Southwest Wings referred you.
8933 S. Yell Lane
Hereford, AZ 85615
(888) 257-2050 (toll Free)
(520) 366-1300
email: bedandbirds@gmail.com
An enchanting oasis surrounded by the beauty of Southern Arizona. Set in the San Pedro river valley, enjoy fine cuisine, comfortable accommodation and breathtaking scenery. Feeders attract a wide range of bird species .
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29 E Ramsey Canyon Road,
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 559 7827
email: lodging@ramseycanyoninn.com
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Located at the entrance to Ramsey Canyon Preserve, this unique bed and breakfast offers terrific birdwatching opportunities. The gourmet breakfast adds to the exceptional experience and feeders attract a wide range of hummingbirds and other species.
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76 E Ramsey Canyon Rd,
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 255 9166
email: ramseycanyon76@gmail.com
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The fully equipped self-catering cabins are set on eight acres of woodland along Ramsey Creek with four different trails and more than 50 feeders.
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3460 E Fry Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 685 3417
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Close to shops and restaurants in the center of Sierra Vista, this family-owned motel offers a complimentary breakfast which is available as a 'Grab and Go' the evening before for any early birds.
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Battiste Bed, Breakfast and Birds
4700 E Robert Smith Lane
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 335 1030
Well established and affordable B&B with personal attention given to each of our guests. Surrounded by indigenous oaks and mesquite trees, with a photo-blind and many feeders placed in the garden. 176 bird species have been seen in or from our yard, including nesting Elf Owls from mid-March through July.
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