Hummingbird Migration Celebration 2026

Indiana Audubon Society

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

Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary

<h3><strong><strong>Experience one of Indiana’s most dazzling wildlife events as hundreds of hummingbirds pass through Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary on their fall migration.</strong></strong></h3><p>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.</p>

<h3><strong><strong>Event Highlights</strong></strong></h3><ul><li>Live hummingbird banding demonstrations</li><li>50-minute guided nature walks, departing every half hour</li><li>Programs on gardening with native plants and hummingbirds</li><li>Live birds of prey and fishing presentations </li><li>Family-friendly activities</li><li>Native plant sale</li><li>Artisan vendor market with handmade goods and nature-inspired art</li><li>Live music, food trucks, and local drinks</li><li>Silent auction and raffle benefiting Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Check back soon for more information!</p>

<h3><strong><strong>Vendor Opportunities</strong></strong></h3><p>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<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC70A-WhEsHEI6Pw5J-RsipsTHBNx_mZWVzUCoZTFmz6uqTQ/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=117941594241623634610" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC70A-WhEsHEI6Pw5J-RsipsTHBNx_mZWVzUCoZTFmz6uqTQ/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=117941594241623634610" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> vendor application form</a>.</p>

<h3><strong><strong>Sponsor the Event</strong></strong></h3><p>Interested in becoming a vendor, partner, or sponsor? <a href="https://indianaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/hmc-2025-sponsorship-levels.pdf" title="https://indianaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/hmc-2025-sponsorship-levels.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Download our sponsorship</a> info for more information or Email us at MGBS@IndianaAudubon.org!</p><h3><strong><strong>Our 2026 Sponsors</strong></strong></h3><p>We’re grateful to our sponsors for their support in making the Hummingbird Migration Celebration happen.</p><h4><strong><strong>Ruby-throated Sponsors</strong></strong></h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.indianaaudubon.org/" title="https://www.indianaaudubon.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Indiana Audubon</a></li></ul><h4><strong><strong>Nectar Sponsors</strong></strong></h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.ancillaerie.com/" title="https://www.ancillaerie.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ancillaerie Arts</a></li><li><a href="https://visitcope.org/" title="https://visitcope.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cope Environmental Center</a></li><li><a href="https://www.audubon-prints.com/" title="https://www.audubon-prints.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Audubon Prints Gallery</a></li></ul><h4><strong><strong>Pollinator Sponsors</strong></strong></h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.connerprairie.org/" title="https://www.connerprairie.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Conner Prairie</a></li><li><a href="https://www.doitbest.com/gillman-home-center/?srsltid=AfmBOop1cykxqWdPwD1mwUCtF4qjH-gz_CHJANBqJWyhZD-qrF_x_xl8" title="https://www.doitbest.com/gillman-home-center/?srsltid=AfmBOop1cykxqWdPwD1mwUCtF4qjH-gz_CHJANBqJWyhZD-qrF_x_xl8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gillman Home Center</a></li></ul>

<h3><strong><strong>Cancellation Policy</strong></strong></h3><ul><li>Full refunds are provided for Indiana Audubon events, field trips, and public programs canceled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.</li><li>Events, field trips, and public programs under $10 per person (excluding processing fees) are non-refundable, as proceeds support our work.</li><li>Refunds for events, field trips, and programs over $10 per person (excluding processing fees) require 30-day advance notice, minus a 25% administrative fee.</li><li>Refunds for Indiana Master Naturalist programs at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary require 30-day advance notice, minus a 25% administrative fee.</li><li>Separate cancellation policies apply to the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival and field trips, events, and public programs co-hosted by other organizations.</li></ul><p><em><em>Photo: Ruby-throated Hummingbird by Shari McCollough</em></em></p>

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Hummingbird Migration Celebration 2026

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

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