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Odd Colony Brewing Company
260 N Palafox St, Pensacola
12 pm - 4 pm
NESTIVAL: Celebrating Migratory Bird Day
Crafts, Prizes, Vendors, & Education
Join us on Saturday, May 9th from 12 to 4 PM at Odd Colony Brewing Company in downtown Pensacola for a free afternoon of crafts, prizes, local vendors, and educational activities for all ages.
Free and open to the public. All are welcome.
Free and open to the public. All are welcome.
Every spring, something remarkable happens above our heads. Millions of birds take to the sky, crossing continents, oceans, and borders on journeys that have unfolded for thousands of years. Nestival is a new tradition in Pensacola, an event where people can gather to appreciate or learn about birds.
Photo by Yz ZZZ: https://www.pexels.com/photo/graceful-terns-flying-over-ocean-horizon-35627897/
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Nestival wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their commitment to community and conservation is what brings this event to life.
Odd Colony Brewing Company
CAN DO Design Co.
Draw Together
This Could Be Your Business!
2026 Vendors & Exhibitors
Organizations
Wildlife Sanctuary of NW Florida
Wild Birds Unlimited
Canopy Project
Sandspur Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
Audubon FL Coastal Team
Birds of a Feather Project
Vendors
Maria Hoch
Eniko Ujj Art
Maggie Snead
Draw Together
Pretty Baked
Where are the funds going?
All proceeds from this year's Nestival event will go towards the purchase of a Motus Wildlife Tracking System in Pensacola through the Francis M. Weston Audubon Society.
What's a MOTUS Tower?
A Motus Tower (Motus Wildlife Tracking System) is a specialized automated radio telemetry station that tracks small, tagged animals—such as birds, bats, and insects—in real-time as they pass within 12.4 miles (roughly 20 km). Part of the collaborative Motus Wildlife Tracking System, these stations (also known as receiver stations or automated radio telemetry stations) use antennas to detect unique, high-frequency digital "pings" from miniaturized transmitters.
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Help Keep Nestival Flying
Help Keep Nestival Flying
Nestival is free to attend because we believe that nature and the joy of celebrating it should be accessible to everyone. But free events aren't free to put on.
Your donation helps cover the cost of making this day possible. Any proceeds beyond our event costs go directly to the F.M. Weston Audubon Society, this year's featured nonprofit, whose work to support and protect migratory birds makes a real difference in our community and beyond.
Every dollar counts. Donate today and help us keep this celebration going for years to come.
Why Birds Matter
Migratory birds carry seeds across continents, pollinate plants, control insect populations, and serve as some of our most important indicators of ecosystem health. When birds thrive, the natural world thrives. When they struggle, it's a signal that something is out of balance.
Pensacola sits along one of North America's most significant migratory pathways. Every spring and fall, our skies fill with travelers passing through. Warblers, shorebirds, raptors, and more make our community an important stop on one of nature's most incredible journeys.
Celebrating birds is celebrating the world we all share. And that's worth showing up for.
Celebrating birds is celebrating the world we all share. And that's worth showing up for.
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For questions, contact nestivalpensacola@gmail.com
Press inquiries: contact@candodesignco.com
Nestival is an event run by a group of volunteers in Pensacola, FL to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day. All proceeds go towards conserving and researching birds.
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