Every year, The Kelly holds our “Alabama Wildlife Fine Art Competition” and “Art Gone Wild” art exhibitions, both showcasing the truly beautiful wildlife art of our region. The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival is an annual one-day festival celebrating wildlife art as well as the natural beauty of Alabama. Art appreciators and outdoor enthusiasts alike gather together for this festival. We strive every year to pack this festival full of educational presentations, art exhibits and classes, vendors, food, children’s activities, and expert demonstrations.
The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival is held on every fourth Saturday of October in the Historic Downtown Wetumpka.
This 2026 year, join us for entertaining activities and workshops all throughout the beautiful downtown Wetumpka. Explore the upcoming offerings, celebrating our Southeastern wildlife and the great outdoors.
DockDogs is the fastest growing sport on 4 legs. DockDogs is a organization created in 2000, and their open competitions allow “anyone with a dog and toy” to participate in the sport and have a chance at national recognition. DockDogs will be competing throughout the festival in three categories:
The mission of the Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival is to engage, inspire, and educate the art and outdoor communities with a public festival celebrating Alabama’s wildlife, landscapes, and field sport traditions through the visual arts while also financially supporting the mission of The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts.
Contact us at [email protected] or (334) 478-3366.