Pelican Fest returning to Reelfoot Lake in October

August 22, 2024

Kyle Peppers,

TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. — Pelican Fest is returning to Reelfoot Lake State Park October 18-20.

The event, which is an annual celebration of the American white pelican, features lake tours, vendors, and more.

Additionally, an Outdoor Expo will be held on October 19 featuring top brands and products for your outdoor adventures.

See the full schedule below, or click here for more information.

Reelfoot Lake State Park
Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
PELICAN FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
FRIDAY OCTOBER 18, 2024
Vendors Open @ 9am-4pm
9:00am Pelican Pontoon Tour – 2hr.
11:00am Silent Auction Opens
1:00pm Registration open for art and photography contest
4:00pm Pelican Pontoon Tour – 2 hr.
7:00pm Campfire, Owls and Night Hike – North Campground Pavilion
SATURDAY OCTOBER 19, 2024
Vendors Open @ 9am-8pm
6:30am Sunrise Photography Pontoon Tour
8:30am Registration open for art and photography contest
9:00am Pelican Pontoon Tour – 2hr.
10:00am Reelfoot Restaurant Tastings (samples are limited)
10:00am Canvas, Watercolor Paper Painting (supplies limited)
1:00pm Pelican Pontoon Tour – 2hr.
2:00pm Live Animals with Bob Tarter (sponsored by RLTC)
4:00pm Pelican Sunset Pontoon Tour – 2hr.
4:30pm Voting Ends on Art and Photography Contest
7:00pm Silent Auction Bidding Ends
7:00pm Live Animals with Bob Tarter (sponsored by TSP)
SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 2024
Vendors Open @ 9am-1pm
9:00am Pelican Pontoon Tour – 2hr.
1:00pm Pelican Pontoon Tour – 2hr.
Attention: Register online at tnstateparks.com or 731-253-9652
Reservations are required for Photography and Pontoon Tours
$20 Per Person for all guided Pontoon Tours
$50 Per Person for guided Photography Pontoon Tour
$10 per art or photography entered
$7 per person to paint duck decoys or watercolor
Cabin & Camping reservations tnstateparks.com