The 2026 Henderson Hummingbird Hurrah is scheduled for the third Saturday in August (August 15, 2026) in Henderson, MN. This annual, free, one-day festival celebrates the Ruby-throated hummingbird with banding demonstrations, educational speakers, garden tours, and vendors. Additionally, the new Hummingbird Trail is scheduled to open in the spring of 2026.

Key Details for 2026: Date: August 15, 2026 (Third Saturday in August). Time: Generally 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.. Location: Downtown Henderson, MN (often held near the city garden). Activities: Hummingbird banding (9 a.m. - noon), expert speakers, local vendors, and garden tours. Highlights: The event focuses on the migration and feeding of Ruby-throated hummingbirds. New Feature: The Hummingbird Trail, a project in the Minnesota River Valley, is expected to open in Spring 2026.

The Minnesota Songwriter Sanctuary has no involvement in this event, but it's a good ol' time in our town, so we're just helping to spread the word.