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A New Tradition Takes Flight in Southaven

Join us for the North Mississippi Hummingbird Festival, now a two-day event, happening September 12–13, 2026, at Snowden Grove Park in Southaven, Mississippi.

This growing tradition celebrates the incredible journey of the ruby-throated hummingbird as it migrates through North Mississippi on its way to Mexico and Central America. Each fall, tens of thousands move through our region during peak migration, part of a larger movement of millions traveling across the eastern United States.

The June Wheeler Memorial Hummingbird Garden is expanding into a meaningful habitat for both hummingbirds and the community. In fact, the park has nearly doubled in size since last year’s event, creating even more space for native plantings, pollinators, and the birds that depend on them.

This year, vendors and speaker sessions will be hosted at the Snowden House, located just across from the June Wheeler Memorial Hummingbird Garden within Snowden Grove Park, creating a central gathering space for the weekend’s activities.

We’re especially grateful to the City of Southaven and the Parks & Recreation team for their continued support and investment in creating a space that brings together conservation, education, and community in such a meaningful way.

Festival hours:

  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What to expect:

  • Educational speakers and conservation groups

  • Arts & crafts vendors

  • Kids activities

  • Food trucks & refreshments

  • Nature-focused experiences throughout the weekend

Vendors and food trucks can now register:

https://www.northmshummingbirdfestival.org

More details will be shared over the coming months—stay tuned.

Save the date—we’d love to see you there.

Whether you’re a bird enthusiast, nature lover, or simply looking for a fun weekend outdoors, the North Mississippi Hummingbird Festival is an event for all ages.

Let’s make this new tradition soar!

June Wheeler Memorial Hummingbird Garden

We are honored to announce that the hummingbird garden at Snowden Grove will now be known as The June Wheeler Memorial Hummingbird Garden at Snowden Park.

June Wheeler was a master gardener for over 20 years, known for her remarkable ability to nurture plants and flowers with a “green thumb” that brought beauty to every garden she touched. Her deep knowledge of plants and birds made her a beloved figure in our community, and she cherished sharing her expertise with others.

She had a special fondness for birdwatching—especially hummingbirds—whose vibrant presence mirrored her own gentle and caring nature. This garden will be reserved as a special place to help nurture that same love for gardening and birding—particularly the joy of hummingbirds—that June so beautifully embodied.

With its blooming flowers and the hum of tiny wings, the June Wheeler Memorial Hummingbird Garden will stand as a living tribute to her love for nature and the lasting impact she had on everyone fortunate enough to have known her.

We invite you to visit the June Wheeler Memorial Hummingbird Garden and experience the beauty she inspired.