HawkFest – Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Lake Erie Metropark – September 21 & 22

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, Fun Food Express food truck and more are a part of this exciting weekend.

Ages: Fun for all ages!
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Marshlands Museum

Schedule of Events – Saturday, Sept. 21

10 a.m. – Live Birds of Prey with Joe Rogers
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Make ‘N’ Take Crafts, Games, Raffles & Food Vendor
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Hourly educational and hands-on programs
2 p.m. – Live Birds of Prey with Joe Rogers

Schedule of Events – Sunday, Sept. 22

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Make ‘N’ Take Crafts, Games, Raffles & Food Vendor
11 a.m. – Live Birds of Prey with Joe Rogers
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Hourly educational and hands-on programs
1 p.m. – Reg Pettibone’s Native American Dance Troupe: Dance of the Eagle
2 p.m. – Live Birds of Prey with Joe Rogers