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See Hummingbirds Up Close - One Day Only!
Every year, the Ijams Hummingbird Festival brings bird lovers, families, and nature enthusiasts together for an unforgettable hands-on experience focused on hummingbird conservation and research.
During the festival, guests can join small-group sessions with expert bird banders from East Tennessee Avian Research and Seven Islands State Birding Park as they operate a hummingbird research banding station on-site.
What To Expect
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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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Live Animal Encounters
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Guided Nature Walks
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Community Science Opportunities
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And More!
Members save 10%!
Call the front desk at 865-577-4717 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!
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
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Bird Banding Session Tickets: $6
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 tiny numbered band around a bird’s leg, allowing scientists to track bird migration, behavior, and population change. Throughout the event, the banding station collects non-invasive biological data, attaches numbered bands to aid in future research, and releases birds back into their ecosystem.
Bird banding is offered in 25-minute sessions, with limited group sizes to ensure an intimate experience. This unique opportunity to participate in a hummingbird banding station is one you don’t want to miss!