HawkFest is a two-day celebration for the whole family, focusing on birds of prey (eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls) and the annual fall hawk migration over Lake Erie Metropark. HawkFest includes vendors such as Vortex Optics, the Detroit International Wildlife Refuge, Wild Birds Unlimited, Rusty Feathers Design, Detroit Audubon, and Oakland Audubon. The Michigan Hawking Club will be on hand with live birds of prey. Joe Rogers, from the Wildlife Recovery Association, will be conducting programming throughout the day, both Saturday and Sunday, and Reg Pettibone, of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin will be performing the “Dance of the Eagle” Sunday afternoon.

Crafts, games, hourly presentations, American Dairy Treats food truck and more are a part of this exciting weekend.

Schedule:

Schedule of Events - Saturday

10am - Live Birds of Prey with Joe Rogers

10am - 5pm - Make ‘N’ Take Crafts, Games, Raffles & Food Vendor

11am - 5pm - Hourly educational and hands-on programs

2pm - Live Birds of Prey with Joe Rogers

Schedule of Events - Sunday

10am - 5pm - Make ‘N’ Take Crafts, Games, Raffles & Food Vendor

11am - Live Birds of Prey with Joe Rogers

11am - 5pm - Hourly educational and hands-on programs

1pm - Reg Pettibone’s Native American Dance Troupe: Dance of the Eagle

2pm - Live Birds of Prey with Joe Rogers

Ages: Fun for all ages!

Date: September 16 - 17, 2023

Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum - 3RG2+JQ, Brownstown Charter Twp Rockwood, MI 48173

Cost: Free!

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