Bug Fest
Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Bug Fest at Fernbank Museum invites visitors to explore the fascinating world of insects through hands-on activities, crafts, and educational experiences. The event offers opportunities for science, discovery, and fun.
Participation is included with general admission, while members may enter at no cost.
Activities*
Orkin | Great Hall, 1st Floor & Orkin Discovery Zone, Third Floor
This activity features a scavenger hunt in the Orkin Discovery Zone, allowing participants to discover various insects.
University of Georgia: H.O Lund Club | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Visitors can engage with live insects, explore real specimen collections, and learn about insect science in interactive ways.
WunderGrubs | Great Hall, 1st Floor
WunderGrubs showcases sustainable insect farming, including a live demonstration of a modular vertical mealworm farm and various displays.
Georgia Pest Control Association | Great Hall, 1st Floor
This organization will provide hands-on activities to engage attendees in the theme of bugs.
Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Participants can learn about bees through coloring activities, view a real hive up close, and understand what to do upon encountering a swarm.
Georgia Department of Agriculture | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Attendees can engage in bug trivia, play games, meet live insects, and take photos with Randy the Roach.
University of Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture | Great Hall, 1st Floor
The center offers an exploration of preserved insect specimens and an opportunity to view butterfly wing patterns under a microscope.
University of Georgia Department of Entomology | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Visitors can meet live insects and get the chance to safely hold certain species in the Bug Zoo.
University of Georgia Urban Entomology Program | Great Hall, 1st Floor
This program focuses on urban insects and provides a detailed guide for identifying common insect pests.
Georgia Native Plant Society | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Attendees can discover the relationship between insects and native plants, exploring how insects support plant growth.
The Three Profiteers | Great Hall, 1st Floor
A live presentation showcasing various arthropods will be conducted for participants to learn more about these creatures.
This event is supported by the generous contributions of 
and The Gary W. Rollins Foundation.
*All activities and partners are subject to change.
PARKING
Parking at Fernbank Museum is limited. Visitors may need to park offsite and walk, or utilize ride-sharing services. For additional parking options, a map can be found below:
