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9th Annual Festival of Owls

  • Porter Country Expo Center 215 E Division Rd Valparaiso, IN 46383 United States (map)
 

9th Annual Festival of Owls

Join Humane Indiana Wildlife for a family-friendly day of wide-eyed, owl-themed fun!

This family-friendly event is now at a new venue!

Saturday, November 16, 2023, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Porter County Expo Center.

Do you love owls as much as we do? Join Humane Indiana Wildlife for a family-friendly day of wide-eyed, owl-themed fun at our Annual Festival of Owls event. Meet and greet our owl ambassadors, learn from area experts, shop the vendor marketplace, and participate in our planned fun kid’s activities.

See the many different species of owls native to Indiana! You will have the opportunity to learn about Indiana’s eight species of owls and see several of those species LIVE during presentations by our Humane Indiana Wildlife staff and some extraordinary guests!

Become a Vendor for Paws in the Park 9/14 at Community Park 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in Munster IN & at Festival of Owls at the Porter County Expo Center on 11/16.


Become a Vendor for Paws in the Park 9/14 & Festival of Owls 11/16!

Join us in making a difference! Become a vendor at Humane Indiana's most anticipated fundraising events: Paws in the Park on September 14th at Munster Community Park, and the Festival of Owls on November 16th at Porter County Expo Center. Showcase your products or services to a passionate community while supporting animal welfare initiatives. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with animal lovers and contribute to a great cause!

Live Owl Presentations with Special Guests | Shop Local Craft and Art Vendors | Meet Owl Experts

Kids Activity Area | One-of-a-kind Owl Merchandise

Please note: Online ticket registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door on the day of the event. We hope to see you there!

NEW Merch!

Limited edition stickers and an exclusive t-shirt will be on sale at Festival of Owls! Can't make it to the event? Purchase right here! 


THANK YOU SPONSORS!!!

 

 

LOOK Who is Coming!

  • Wild Birds Unlimited Schererville

  • Friends of the Dunes

  • Dunes Calumet Audubon

  • Lake County Parks and Rec

  • Field Museum

  • Izaak Walton League-Porter County Chapter

  • Eather Glass

  • Indiana Dunes National Park

  • Kim Kay Arts

  • Naughty Dog Studio

  • Holistic Pearls

  • Snack Shack Exotics

  • D & K Custom Woodworking LLC

  • Cuteness Overload Slime

  • The Rootery

  • The Art Barn

  • Melissa Washburn Arts

  • Indiana Audubon Society

  • Sara Noė – Artist and Author

  • Michael & Mae Creations

  • Hawksglen Carvings

  • Kristina Knowski Arts

  • Hoosier Handiworks LLC

  • Nordikfolk

  • Top Rope Baking LCC

  • Girl Scout Troop 10271

  • Sweet As Can Be Creations

  • Burns Kish Funeral Home

  • NWI Baths

  • Vative Studio

  • Illustry

  • Color Street Nails

  • Jewel in the Lotus

  • Westchester Bird Migratory Sanctuary


 

Calling all Crafters | Vendors!

JOIN US FOR THE CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR AT Festival of Owls

Special pricing available for Munster Chamber of Commerce Members and 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organizations.


 

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Questions about the event? Email info@humaneindiana.org or call (219) 299-8027.

Please note, due to the WILD nature of wildlife, the animal ambassadors at this event are subject to change.

Earlier Event: September 14
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