11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Explore hands-on wildlife activities, find all 10 wildlife cards in the scavenger hunt, and visit Dino at the Pony Kissing Booth for a chance to pick up a sticker.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Wonders of Wildlife
Meet wildlife ambassadors, try a scavenger hunt, and spend the afternoon with local makers and conservation groups in Concord.
- When
- Nov. 14 · 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Where
- Cabarrus Brewing Co. · Concord, NC
- Admission
- Free · All ages
Plan your festival day
Noon–3:30 p.m.
Owl portraits with Lexi are $5. She takes breaks throughout the afternoon. Please give her space and keep hands to yourself.
Festival raffle
Choose from 15 baskets at $5 per ticket. Each basket has its own drawing. Online sales close Saturday morning. Buy day-of tickets at the raffle table with cash, check, or card. CWS calls and emails winners.
See raffle baskets on ZeffyMeet our ambassadors
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Lexi
Barred owl ambassador. Look for the owl portrait station from noon to 3:30 p.m.
Deuce
Deuce is an American crow and one of the sanctuary’s wildlife ambassadors.
Lucy, Gene & Little One
These eastern box turtle ambassadors are cared for by Jaimie, the sanctuary’s turtle rehabber.
Getting there
Cabarrus Brewing Co.329 McGill Ave NW
Concord, NC 28027
Before you come
Please leave pets at home. Service dogs are welcome. Dogs can make Lexi nervous.
Check the Facebook event for festival updates.
Vendors & community partners
Carolina Raptor Center
Bird-of-prey rehabilitation and education.
NC Purple Martin Society
Purple martin conservation and research.
Concord Wildlife Alliance
Volunteer-led habitat conservation in Concord.
NC Cooperative Extension
Cabarrus County 4-H, gardening, and natural resources programs.
Queens University of Charlotte
Conservation biology and research education.
Wildlife Wonderland
Wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education in Concord.
Wicked Forest Designs
Hand-painted jewelry and accessories.
No Idle Hands Here
Handmade memory animals, stuffies, and accessories.
Maudy Fowler & Gail Hunt
Inspirational authors and speakers.
Possum Creations by Waylon
Handmade clay opossums and hand-drawn cards.
Pony Kissing Booth
Meet Dino the pony and look for sticker prizes.
Zeffy campaigns
Festival raffle & handmade gifts
Enter the raffle or shop handmade gifts supporting wildlife care.
Explore the raffle
Wonders of Wildlife Festival
See the festival listing and free general admission option.
View festival listing
Holiday wreath sale
Order by November 14 for pickup in Concord starting November 23.
Shop wreaths
Give to the sanctuary
Support the care of injured and orphaned wildlife.
Donate on Zeffy
New Wildlife Hospital
Help build a wildlife hospital. Dedicate a brick or name a room.
Explore the hospital campaign
Sanctuary membership
Become a member and support wildlife rehabilitation.
Explore membershipFestival sponsors
Silver sponsor
Bronze sponsors
About the sanctuary
Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary is a licensed, all-volunteer wildlife rehabilitation nonprofit in Concord, NC. In 2025, the sanctuary cared for 651 animals from 81 species.