Wetumpka Wildlife Art Festival - November 11, 2023

The second annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA) features a fun-filled day designed to celebrate wildlife art and the Great Outdoors.
“The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival has quickly become one of the state’s top events dedicated to outdoor recreation and conservation,” said Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) Founder Thomas Harris, whose family partnered with The Kelly and the City of Wetumpka to create WEWA. “This year’s schedule of events is nothing short of spectacular, and we hope people will take part in this event designed to showcase Wetumpka and offer a day of family fun.”
This year’s program features cooking demonstrations by James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Chris Hastings, animal exhibitions by the Alabama Wildlife Federation, “build your own wood duck box” provided by Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association, sporting dogs demonstrations by Wildrose Kennels, and DockDogs®, a high-flying canine competition.
A talented group of well-known artists and artisans will join WEWA to show off and sell their work. In addition, The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts showcases the talent of both local and regional artists. This year a juried fine art competition was held and the winning entries are on display.
“We are so pleased to welcome nationally known wildlife artists from around the Southeast and are especially excited to have Dirk Walker, Sue Key, Jeanie Edwards and Bucky Bowles present during the festival,” said Jennifer Eifert, executive director of The Kelly.