Thank you for making the Ohio Bat Festival a special one!

On October 24, 2026, we hosted our second Ohio Bat Fest in Cincinnati, celebrating our amazing bat neighbors! More than 300 people joined us for a day filled with learning, creativity, and community. We hope everyone left with something new and exciting about bats—and a greater appreciation for the wildlife that shares our city.

We can’t wait to welcome you back for Bat Fest 2027!

Did you attend bat fest? We would be happy to hear from you!

Although we are a small team of individuals, we are always looking for new ideas and to hear your thoughts on what you enjoyed.

Please fill out this short form with your thoughts. We appreciate it!

Highlights from Bat Fest 2026

• Field Demonstrations with bat biologists

• Moon Garden talk from Courtney with Deeply Rooted Landscapes

• Interactive booths hosted by conservation organizations

• The squeeze box experience from Cincinnati Grotto

• Kids’ crafts, games, and community art

Take a look at our Ohio Bat Fest gallery, featuring snapshots of families, volunteers, and community members enjoying activities, learning about bats, and checking out the silent auction. The gallery also includes photos of interactive displays, wildlife ambassadors, and items available for donation.

Help Support the Ohio Bat Fest

The Ohio Bat Fest is a free event for all community members. All coordinators and people running the various activities are unpaid volunteers. Community members and organizations can help ensure the event continues through donations or sponsorships.

• If you’d like to donate as an individual, please use the button below.

• Organizations interested in sponsoring or partnering can learn more or contact joseph.johnson@uc.edu.

See you next year!

Want to get involved? We’re always looking for volunteers, artists, and local organizations to join in the fun. We are looking for donations for the Silent Auction. If you have something you’d like to donate, please reach out!

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