9th Annual Festival of Owls Event Registration
JOIN HUMANE INDIANA WILDLIFE FOR A FAMILY-FRIENDLY DAY OF WIDE-EYED, OWL-THEMED FUN!
Join us for an enchanting day at the Festival of Owls, hosted by Humane Indiana! This family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to learn about and meet real owls up close. Discover the fascinating world of these majestic birds through educational displays and live demonstrations.
The festival will also feature a variety of local vendors and food trucks, offering delicious treats and unique crafts. It's the perfect outing for wildlife enthusiasts, families, and anyone interested in nature and conservation.
Event Highlights:
Meet real owls and learn about their habitats and behaviors
Educational displays and live demonstrations
Local vendors showcasing crafts and goods
A selection of food trucks serving delicious meals and snacks
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and support wildlife conservation efforts. Bring your family and friends for a day of fun, food, and feathered friends at the Festival of Owls!
Saturday, November 16, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Porter County Expo Center
215 E Division Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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!
Get Your Tickets Today!
PLEASE NOTE: Online ticket registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door on the day of the event. We hope to see you there!
TICKETED Special Presentations
9 - 9:45 a.m.
Humane Indiana Wildlife - LIVE Owl Presentation
Featured owls: Great Horned, Barred, Eastern Screech
10 - 10:45 a.m.
Indiana Dunes State Park - Small Mammals of the Dunes
Topic: A look at what food sources are available for owls in our area
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Humane Indiana Wildlife - LIVE Owl Presentation
Featured owls: Snowy, Great Horned, Barred
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Indiana Audubon - Hooting Up Indiana’s Owls
Learn: Owl calls and participate in a calling contest for prizes!
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Humane Indiana Wildlife - Owl Power: Adaptions of Owls
Topic: Learn what makes owls such unique and skilled hunters
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Humane Indiana Wildlife - LIVE Owl Presentation
Featured owls: Snowy, Eastern Screech, Great Horned
Choose your seats and experience'
Preferred SEATING - Still AVAILABLE!
Seated in Reserved Rows 3 - 5
General Admission - Still AVAILABLE!
All other seating in auditorium for the special presentations
VIP Experience Seating - Still AVAILABLE!
10 minute early entry to each special presentation for your opportunity to take photos of the owls!
Seated in Reserved Rows 1 & 2
Seating for special presentations sell out quickly, so buy yours today!
Walk-in Admission to the Marketplace and Kids Activity Area is Free.