WANDERING OWL

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Each year, Wesselman Woods brings the community together for the Wandering Owl Twilight Tasting. This autumnal celebration gives us the opportunity to appreciate this cultural and natural treasure in Evansville while savoring great food, beer, and wine in our nature preserve. Guests can also enjoy special encounters with our resident wildlife.

All proceeds from this event help fund our future projects and programming so raise a glass with us each October!

Join us for Wandering Owl on October 19, 2024 from 3-7 PM
Cost: $60 per person

Members receive a $10 discount. Email us for the discount code.

Admission includes your tasting cup, food and drink samples, and educational activities

Unless we sell out, tickets will remain on sale until October 19 at 6 AM.

PLEASE NOTE: Wesselman Woods will be closed on Friday and Saturday, October 18-19, to prepare for the event.

2024 Sponsored by Window World | Methodist Temple UMC | Second Nature Landscape Management | Woods and Stems | Torian Insurance | Schnucks Darmstadt | Ancient Roots Native Nursery

2024 Vendors and Donors

Food

• Kiplee’s

• Osaka Restaurant

• Pie Pan

• Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery

• Granola Jar

• La Campirana

• Roberts by the River

• Sazon y Fuego

• Schnucks

• Westside Improvement Association

• Yak and Yeti

Lighting support from Sunbelt Rentals and decor provided by Colonial Classics and Rural King

Additional activities provided by artist Kyle Darnell, Aaron Soulberry, and the Talon Trust!

2024 Wandering Owl Silent Auction

Take part in our excellent silent auction featuring artwork, experiences, and gift baskets. All bidding will take place online and bidding will be open to the public starting Saturday, October 19, and open until 5 PM Sunday, October 20.

Thank you to 2023 and 2024 event photographer, Living Steam Photography (Andrew Layer)!