Saturday, November 11th
The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival is a one-day festival celebrating wildlife art and the great outdoors. Art appreciators and outdoor enthusiasts alike will gather together for this annual festival, which will feature a series of educational presentations, art exhibits and classes, vendors, food, children’s activities, and expert demonstrations. The festival will take place in downtown Wetumpka along the Coosa River, from The Kelly to Gold Star Park.
Thank you
For another wonderful festival this year—See you 2024!
2023 Festival Offerings
Here was a list of our festival events and demonstrations!
Build Your Own Wood Duck Box
Alabama Black Belt Adventures Join in the fun of constructing your very own complimentary, cypress wood duck box or purchase one that’s already been handmade. Proceeds are being donated to
Vendors
Artisans, outdoorsmen, crafters, and animal enthusiasts alike will be offering a wide array of amazing things that will delight everyone! Please feel free to take sneak peak through all those
Wind Creek Executive Chef, Alex Hoefer
Cooking Demonstration Alex Hoefer is Wind Creek’s Executive Chef and oversees all of their Wetumpka location’s restaurants, special events, and about 130 staff. He attended The Culinary Institute of America in
Award-Winning Chef Chris Hastings
Cooking Demonstration Premier chef Chris Hastings is the owner and chef of Hot and Hot Fish Club and Ovenbird. Chris Hastings has over 25 years of experience of serving delicious dining to the
Alabama Wildlife Federation
Animal Encounters Presentation The Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) is the oldest and largest non-profit conservation organization in Alabama, and they can be found at 3050 Lanark Road, Millbrook, AL 36054.
Dirk Walker Painting Demonstration
Artist Dirk Walker has collectors across the country as well as overseas — both in private and corporate collections. Dirk’s paintings hang in the Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA corporate
Children’s Activities
Kelly’s Kids will be leading carnival games and art projects for children throughout the entire event.
Montgomery Zoo Animal Painting
The Montgomery Zoo will be joining us again this year. Some of our animals are given the opportunity to paint on canvas using non-toxic finger paints and other art supplies.
Three Broke Girls Band
The 3 Broke Girls are two sisters and a friend with 3-part harmonies similar to the Dixie Chicks. They do all genres – country, rock, hip hop, R&B, and even
Wildrose Kennels
We are proud to have Wildrose Kennels with us again this year! Wildrose Kennels is renowned for their British and Irish Labradors in North America, and their British Labradors are
Make Your Own Nature Journal
With Legacy Partners in Environmental Education Want to learn bookbinding and make your own journal? Join us as we partner with Legacy, an Alabama organization dedicated to environmental stewardship, and
Free Admission
Entry is free for anyone and everyone.
Have Questions?
Contact us at (334)478-3366 or [email protected].