Come out and join us for a fun filled family weekend at Reelfoot Lake.

Want to see bald eagles and waterfowl in their natural winter environment at nearby beautiful Reelfoot Lake?

Each year those opportunities are available throughout the winter but a special 3-day weekend to highlight this winter wonderland is forthcoming.

The 21st Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival will be held at the State Park Visitors Center on the weekend of January 31 to February 2, 2025.

This event offers eagle tours, special programs, vendors, arts and photography contests, children’s activities and opportunities to learn more about Reelfoot Lake and the majestic eagle. 

Festival schedule

Friday, January 31, 2025

9:30am – 8:00pm - Vendors Open in Ellington Hall Building (State Park)

10:00am – Eagle & Waterfowl Tours –2-hour

1:30pm - Eagle & Waterfowl Tours – 2-hour

3:30pm - Eagle & Waterfowl Tours – 2-hour

5:45pm – Welcome & Overview FOR ALL Eagle & Waterfowl Watcher’s

6:00pm – Slide Show on Beauty & Creatures of the Wetlands at Reelfoot Lake

Saturday, February 1, 2025

6:00am – Sunrise Photo Tour -Meet at Reelfoot Lake Visitors Center $50.00 PER PERSON

8:00am – Eagle & Waterfowl Tours – 2-hour

9:00am – 8:00pm – Vendors Open at Ellington Hall Building (State Park)

10:00am – 4:00pm – Children’s Activities – Duck Decoy Painting or 5x7 Canvas Panel

10:00am – Eagle & Waterfowl Tours – 2-hour (12:15pm Birds of Prey Program included)

12:15pm – Live Birds of Prey Program – With John & Dale Stokes

1:00pm - Deadline to submit entries for Art & Photography Contests (Ribbons placed at 6:00pm)

1:30pm – Eagle & Waterfowl Tours – 2-hour (12:15pm Birds of Prey Program included)

3:30pm – Eagle & Waterfowl Tours—2-hour (6:00pm Birds of Prey Program included)

6:00pm - Live Birds of Prey Program – With John & Dale Stokes

Sunday, February 2, 2025

8:00am-2:00pm Vendors Open at Ellington Hall Building (State Park)

8:00am – Eagle & Waterfowl Tours –2-hour

10:00am – Eagle & Waterfowl Tours –2-hour

1:30pm - Eagle & Waterfowl Tours -2-hour

Eagle Tours: Reservation required 731-253-9652 or tnstateparks.com, $20 per person

Children’s Activities: $7 per person/per activity - Art & Photography Contest: $10 per entry

Reelfoot Lake State Park — Tennessee State Parks (tnstateparks.com)

Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council (reelfoottourism.com)

Birds of Prey Program (soarsouth.org) A fun and informative 45–60-minute program with live birds of prey.

Bring the whole family out, stay at one of our great resorts, and enjoy this momentous and memorable weekend!

Date: Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2025

Location: Reelfoot Lake State Visitor Center/Ellington Hall,

2595 Hwy 21 E, Tiptonville, TN 38079.

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