Wednesday, January 25, from 4:00pm-6:00pm in the Exhibit Area.

The Festival is taking this opportunity to celebrate our 15th year. We are proud of the fact that we reached our goal in 2010 of becoming the largest birding and wildlife festival in the United States and we have maintained that growth momentum each year since. Rejoice with us for the outstanding and continuing support we receive each year from local governments and local, national and international sponsors. Hors d'oeuvres and Scrumptious Shrimp from Dixie Crossroads will be served by Hot Stuff Catering. Cake will be served to round out the celebration. Wine, soft drinks and water is available.
Greet old friends, meet new ones as well. Visit the exhibitors - they are ready to help you select optics, art or craft items and provide educational information about our natural world.

Note: No food or drink allowed in classrooms, auditorium, keynote presentations or Art Show.

Clay Taylor and the staff from Swarovski Optik cordially welcome you to each Keynote Social and invite you to stop by their booth located near the wine service table. Swarovski Optik always has an outstanding binocular to offer, and the new CL COMPANION 30 is the one to try out at this year's Festival. Wine, beverages and light foods are prepared and served by local food service businesses.

Thursday, January 26, 5:00pm-6:00pm

Italian fare provided by Mr. Submarine and Salads and served by Ms. Donna and her capable staff. You will love her to die-for cookies.

Friday, January 27, 5:00pm-6:00pm

Chef Andrew of Loyd Have Mercy Restaurant and his staff are serving up down-home items that are sure to please your taste buds, topped off with his made-from-scratch Peach Cobbler.

Saturday, January 28, 5:00pm-6:00pm

Ms. Donna and staff of Mr. Submarine and Salads is serving her original Chicken Salad Sub that is a big local favorite for events as well as her mixed-item Sub, German Potato Salad and delicious Baklava.

Note: No food or drink allowed in classrooms, auditorium, keynote presentations or Art Show.

Sunday, January 29, 11:00am-2:00pm

Enjoy delicious southern Bar-B-Q served by Chef Andrew and the staff from Loyd Have Mercy restaurant - pulled pork or pulled chicken, baked beans, mac & cheese, cole slaw, rolls and cookies, along with wine, soft drinks and water. Made-fromscratch mac & cheese for vegetarians.

BBQ Pork or Chicken, served with Baked Beans or Mac & Cheese, Cole Slaw, Roll and Cookie...$10.00

BBQ Sandwich, served with Chips and Cookie or Mac & Cheese, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans...$7.50

Note: Pay for your food at the service table on Sunday. Tickets will be available for purchase on Friday at the Keynote Social.

Seating will be available at tables in the Gymnatorium south hall and in the covered patio area near the Community Dining Room.

Note: No food or drink allowed in classrooms, auditorium, keynote presentations or Art Show.

The Raptor Project is an extraordinary and outstanding array of eagles, hawks, falcons and owls that have won the attention of enthralled audiences throughout the nation. The Raptor Project leads the way in outstanding, top quality, professional wildlife education.
Jonathan Wood, president and founder of The Raptor Project is a federally licensed Master Falconer, Wildlife Rehabilitator, Raptor Propagator and Game Bird Breeder and is also licensed to handle eagles and endangered species for educational programs.
The Raptor Project is one of the largest traveling collections of birds of prey in the world, with raptors from every habitat on the planet. His frequent road tours take him to many major events, fairs and festivals as well as a variety of colleges, schools museums and wildlife centers. Along with his feathered friends he is regularly highlighted on national television including ESPN, CBN, TBN, Animal Planet, The Learning Channel, The Today Show, Good Morning America and The Early Show.
Many of the birds in The Raptor Project have permanent handicaps and have been donated to his project by crowded wildlife centers around the country. Unable to be re-introduced to the wild they have been trained to educate the public as charming ambassadors of their species and the environments they inhabit. This presentation is appreciated by all ages.

BCC Gym Stage - Show Times: FREE

Thursday, Jan. 26 12:00pm, 2:00pm

Friday, Jan. 27 9:30am, 1:00pm

Saturday, Jan. 28 10:00am, 2:00pm, 3:30pm

Sunday, Jan.29 11:00am, 2:30pm

Note: Seating is available for 50 persons. All children must be seated with an adult. For safety reasons, there will be NO standing for this performance. Cameras are allowed, but please do not block others views when taking photos.