Felix Neck Festival Returns Thanksgiving Weekend

The theme of this year's Felix Neck Fall Festival, taking place Nov. 29, is "Owls – More Than Just a Hoot!"

Here's your invitation from Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary:

"Join us for our 23rd Annual Fall Festival. This celebration of fall is a Vineyard tradition held the day after Thanksgiving and draws hundreds of islanders and visitors each year. With hayrides, face painting, live music by The Flying Elbows, food, wreath making, a weather station and crafts for kids, there is fun to be had by all! Come see the baby barn owls through our owl cam.

Join us at 9am for a Guided Bird Walk with noted island birder Robert Culbert for a morning bird walk before our annual Fall Festival. Felix Neck’s habitats support a wide variety of birds, from herons to hawks, waders to warblers, and everything in between. All experience levels are welcome. Binoculars are available to borrow.

During the Festival, we will be joined by Marla Isaac of New England Reptile and Raptors. Marla returns to Fall Festival with her birds of prey including turkey vultures, osprey, and a variety of owls. She will have the birds displayed throughout the day and will offer three shows at 11am, 12:30pm, and 2pm. Be sure to stop by and get up close and personal with one of these amazing raptors!"

Vital stats:

• Felix Neck Fall Festival "Owls – More Than Just a Hoot!"
• Friday, Nov. 29, 2013
• (Rain Date: Saturday, Nov. 30) 
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Admission $4 members of Mass Audubon,  $7 nonmembers, children under 3 are free
• 100 Felix Neck Dr., Edgartown
• 508-627-4850
  
• felixneck@massaudubon.org