‘Oh, the hummingbirds!’ Southaven gears up for inaugural festival
Southaven will host a new festival celebrating the ruby-throated hummingbird migration in September. (Adam Eschbach/The Idaho Press-Tribune via AP file)
A new festival celebrating the ruby-throated hummingbird migration is set to launch in Southaven on Sept. 13, a project city officials and organizers believe will significantly boost local tourism.
Inspired by a discontinued event in Holly Springs, the Southaven Hummingbird Festival aims to draw thousands of visitors with a blend of nature education and family-friendly activities. The festival hopes to establish itself as a premier regional event, attracting nature enthusiasts and families.
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