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Celebrate all things wings!
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
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Live Animal Encounters
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Guided Nature Walks
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Expanded Artist Marketplace (50+ Vendors!)
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Art and Science Activities for All Ages
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Speakers
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Hands-On Sessions
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Education Tables
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Community Science Opportunities
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And More!
See ​Festival Schedule of Events
Please note: Bird Banding and Nature Journaling are not included with general admission and require a separate ticket at an additional cost.
ADD A BIRD-BANDING SESSION
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 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 an intimate experience. Hummingbirds—like most birds—are most active during early morning, so sign up for one of the earliest sessions for your best chance to see a ruby-throated hummingbird!
ADD A NATURE JOURNALING WORKSHOP
Discover the beauty of the outdoors at a guided nature journaling session! Connect with nature, spark creativity, and capture your observations. Prior registration is required and there is a $5 fee to cover supplies. All ages and experience levels welcome!
2025 Sponsors
RUFOUS
Wild Birds Unlimited Knoxville
CALLIOPE
Agri Feed Pet Supply
SUPPORTER
Wild Birds Unlimited Maryville
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Sponsorships are available!
Contact Cindy Hassil at chassil@ijams.org or +1865-577-4717 ext. 1006.
General Admission Tickets
(Bird banding requires a separate ticket at an additional cost):
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Adult (ages 13+): $12
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Child (ages 3-12): $9
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Young Children (ages 0-2): FREE
Bird-Banding Session Tickets: $6
Nature Journaling Workshop: $5 for materials
Members Save 10%!
Call the front desk at +1865-577-4717 to verify your membership and receive your exclusive discount code for festival tickets.
Please note: Parking fees are not included in your ticket. Ijams members always park for FREE!​
