Bug Fest
Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Get ready to bug out at Fernbank! Explore the incredible world of insects with hands-on activities, crafts and learning. Crawl, fly and flutter through science, discovery and fun!
Included with general admission. Members FREE!
Activities*
Orkin | Great Hall, 1st Floor & Orkin Discovery Zone, Third Floor
Step into the Orkin Discovery Zone and embark on a bug-filled scavenger hunt, searching high and low to discover fascinating insects along the way.
University of Georgia: H.O Lund Club | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Step into the fascinating world of bugs with the H.O. Lund Club, where you can meet live insects, explore real specimen collections, and uncover insect science in fun and interactive ways.
WunderGrubs | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Join WunderGrubs for a fascinating look into sustainable insect farming, featuring a live demonstration of a modular vertical mealworm farm, by-product displays and a mini manufacturing station.
Georgia Pest Control Association | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Get into the bug spirit with the Georgia Pest Control Association, where you will find bug-tastic hands on activities.
Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Discover the magic of bees with the Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association, where kids can enjoy coloring activities, observe a real hive up close, and learn what to do if they spot a swarm.
Georgia Department of Agriculture | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Get ready for buggy fun with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, where you can test your skills with bug trivia, play games, meet live insects, and snap a photo with Randy the Roach.
University of Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Step into the tiny world of insects with the University of Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture and explore preserved specimens while viewing the delicate patterns of butterfly wings under a microscope.
University of Georgia Department of Entomology | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Step into the Bug Zoo with the University of Georgia Entomology Department and meet live insects up close with the chance to safely hold a few!
University of Georgia Urban Entomology Program | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Discover the hidden world of urban bugs with the University of Georgia Urban Entomology Program and take home a detailed guide to insect pests you might encounter in your daily life.
Georgia Native Plant Society | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Join the Georgia Native Plant Society for an exciting adventure into the world of tiny friends and discover how they help native plants thrive.
The Three Profiteers | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Step into the fascinating world of arthropods with The Three Profiteers and experience a live presentation featuring a variety of incredible creepy crawlers.
Made possible by the generous support of 
and The Gary W. Rollins Foundation.
*All activities and partners are subject to change.
PARKING
Parking is limited at Fernbank and may not be available. Please be prepared to potentially park offsite and walk, or to use ride share.
