The area event for this week is the Festival of Birds which will be held May 14 to May 17. It is an opportunity to observe many species of birds as they migrate north. It will be held at the Detroit Mountain Recreation Area in Detroit Lakes. The Detroit Lakes Chamber website states, “The Festival of Birds will offer plenty of field trips for birding, workshops for learning, and socials for meeting and making friends.” For more information make sure to check out the Detroit Lakes Chamber website!