BugFest 2024!  Sept. 20 & 21, 2024 (Fri/Sat)

FRIDAY:
9:00 to 2:30 p.m. (School/Homeschool Groups – must register)
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. General Public (on your own)
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Blacklighting for Bugs and other activities (General Public)

SATURDAY:
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (General Public)

Explore the world of entomology with MSU Extension Entomologists! School groups, nature enthusiasts and the public can enjoy two fun-filled days of exciting, hands-on learning about the environment, ecosystems, wildlife and insects. BugFest offers insect-related displays, interactive exhibits, games and crafts. Biologists, naturalists, entomologists and other experts from Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama will host booths and give presentations. Enjoy seeing live ambassador insects and displays from the NOLA Insectarium, the Hattiesburg Zoo, the Museum of Natural Science and more!

Friday School/Homeschool groups Admission is $2 for students/children (K-12th) ; teachers free (One Homeschool Parent receives the teacher price) and $5 for adults/chaperones (members and non-members).

Friday Night & Saturday General public Admission Members/Non-Members Adults $5, Members/Non-Members Children (12 & younger) $2

Please use this link to sign up for our programs. https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/view/view_month.aspx?as=81&wp=662&aid=MSU if you don't see the register link yet please check back as it will be posted closer to the event.

You will need to create an account once your account is set up you will be able to sign up and pay for multiple classes at one time. If you have any questions please call us at 601-799-2311 ext. 0 for all or 1 for me.

No Credit Card or Cash refunds for Cancelations, The Crosby Arboretum will issue a gift card as a refund please email s.lowe@msstate.edu.

The Crosby Arboretum/MSU Extension will provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities or special needs. Please contact our office at 601-799-2311 or Barb Medlock prior to a program or event to request an accommodation.