Hummingbird Migration Celebration 2026

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

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 MGBS@IndianaAudubon.org!

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