Birds and Brews 2026

Get up close and personal with live birds and wildlife, enjoy some great beer, and help raise money for local bird/wildlife rehabilitators! Join us for our 4th annual Birds and Brews event benefiting local bird and wildlife rehabilitators. Be among the first to get a sneak peek at Knoxville's newest brewery, Wild Spaces Brewery and Farmstead. Enjoy some great craft beer and get upclose and personal with live birds, turtles, bats, and more! Shop some great local vendors and eat from some delicious food trucks. Rehabbers/Educators this year include...* • Lisa and Chris Thomison (Owl Ridge Raptor Center) • Michelle Wilson (Little River Wildlife) • Susie Kaplar (Bat Education and Rehabilitation of Grainger County) • Katheryn Albrecht (The Farmland Raptor Project) • MaryBeth Rood (Mountain Tails Wildlife Rehabilitation) • John Simcox (Talon Ridge Raptor Institute) • Sherry Teas (Camp Wildernest Songbird Rehabilitation-Chattanooga) *Many of these are solo rehabbers. Therefore, the line up is subject to change in the unfortunate event of a wildlife emergency. Know Before You Go... • This is a BRAND NEW business, not yet open to the public! This event will be a sneak peek at the brand new WIld Spaces Brewery and Farmstead! Be one of the first to see west Knoxville's newest brewery!! • This is an OUTDOOR event. Limited seating will be supplied. You are encouraged to bring your own lawn chair, blanket, etc. • All proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction go directly to the rehabbers. • The venue and event are kid and dog friendly. • Ticket price includes a swag bag with goodies and event swag! Doors open at 10am. First presenter at 11am. Questions? Contact Wild Birds Unlimited Knoxville at (865) 337-5990.