2026 Ijams Hummingbird Festival
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Celebrate all things wings at the 15th annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival: A Celebration of Wings presented by Wild Birds Unlimited Knoxville on Aug. 15 from 7am-1 pm!
Festivities include:
- 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!
Please note: Bird Banding is NOT included with general admission and requires a separate ticket at an additional cost.
Add a Bird Banding Session for $6! 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!
Please note: Be on time! 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!
General Admission Tickets (Bird banding requires a separate ticket at an additional cost):
- Adult (ages 13+): $12
- Child (ages 5-12): $9
- Young Children (ages 0-4): FREE
Members Save 10% on Festival Tickets! Call the front desk at +1865-577-4717 to verify your membership and receive your exclusive discount code.
Please note: Parking fees are not included in your ticket. Ijams members always park for FREE!
Special thanks to the following sponsors for making this event possible: Wild Birds Unlimited Knoxville, Stanley's Greenhouse, Tennessee Wildlife Federation, and Wild Birds Unlimited Maryville.
Festivities include:
- 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!
Please note: Bird Banding is NOT included with general admission and requires a separate ticket at an additional cost.
Add a Bird Banding Session for $6! 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!
Please note: Be on time! 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!
General Admission Tickets (Bird banding requires a separate ticket at an additional cost):
- Adult (ages 13+): $12
- Child (ages 5-12): $9
- Young Children (ages 0-4): FREE
Members Save 10% on Festival Tickets! Call the front desk at +1865-577-4717 to verify your membership and receive your exclusive discount code.
Please note: Parking fees are not included in your ticket. Ijams members always park for FREE!
Special thanks to the following sponsors for making this event possible: Wild Birds Unlimited Knoxville, Stanley's Greenhouse, Tennessee Wildlife Federation, and Wild Birds Unlimited Maryville.
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Where is it happening?
2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37920
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Host or PublisherIjams Nature Center
