Hummingbird Migration Celebration 2026

Name: Hummingbird Migration Celebration 2026
Start: 2026-08-01T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-01T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary

Schedule

Sat Aug 01 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary | Connersville, IN

The Indiana Audubon Hummingbird Migration Celebration is a festival for the tiny gem, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
About this Event

Experience one of Indiana’s most dazzling wildlife events as hundreds of hummingbirds pass through Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary on their fall migration.

The Hummingbird Migration Celebration is your chance to see Ruby-throated Hummingbirds up close, learn about their fascinating journey, and enjoy a day surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Whether you stay all day or just for a while, there’s something for everyone from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET on August 1.

Event Highlights

Live hummingbird banding demonstrations
50-minute guided nature walks, departing every half hour
Programs on gardening with native plants and hummingbirds
Live birds of prey and fishing presentations
Family-friendly activities
Native plant sale
Artisan vendor market with handmade goods and nature-inspired art
Live music, food trucks, and local drinks
Silent auction and raffle benefiting Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary

Check back soon for more information!

Vendor Opportunities

We’re looking for nature-themed artists, makers, and organizations to join us as vendors! If you’d like to be part of the event, fill out our vendor application form.

Sponsor the Event

Interested in becoming a vendor, partner, or sponsor? Download our sponsorship info for more information or Email us at [email protected]!

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds are provided for Indiana Audubon events, field trips, and public programs canceled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Events, field trips, and public programs under $10 per person (excluding processing fees) are non-refundable, as proceeds support our work.
Refunds for events, field trips, and programs over $10 per person (excluding processing fees) require 30-day advance notice, minus a 25% administrative fee.
Refunds for Indiana Master Naturalist programs at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary require 30-day advance notice, minus a 25% administrative fee.
Separate cancellation policies apply to the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival and field trips, events, and public programs co-hosted by other organizations.

Photo: Ruby-throated Hummingbird by Shari McCollough