Join the fun of the Ijams Hummingbird Festival: A Celebration of Wings presented by Wild Birds Unlimited Knoxville on Aug. 16! Experience birds up close, learn from local bird nerds, enjoy guided walks and dipnetting, shop in a curated marketplace, and more!

FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

Live Animal Encounters

Guided Nature Walks

Expanded Artist Marketplace (50+ Vendors!)

Art and Science Activities for All Ages

Speakers

Hands-On Sessions

Education Tables

Community Science Opportunities

And More!

BIRD BANDING SESSION ADD-ON

Secure your spot for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience with bird researchers!

Bird banding is a technique used to study wild birds by placing a small, uniquely numbered band around a bird’s leg.

Learn how birds are safely captured and banded, and why this work is important for conservation. The banding station will capture hummingbirds along with other bird species, giving you a rare chance to see these tiny creatures up close!

Bird banding is offered in 25-minute sessions, with limited group sizes to ensure a close-up, personal experience. Hummingbirds-like most birds-are most active in the early morning, so sign up for one of the earliest sessions for your best chance to see a ruby-throated hummingbird up close!

General Admission Tickets

(Bird banding requires a separate ticket at an additional cost):

Adult (ages 13+): $12

Child (ages 3-12): $9

Young Children (ages 0-2): FREE

Bird Banding Session Add-On Tickets: $6

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