Feather Fest
Two-day startup and community festival with founder networking, investor Q&As, live DJs, and a closing after-party at the Birdsong Centre.
Agenda 🗓️ Day 1 – Saturday, Dec 30, 2026 Feathered Welcome Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Location: The Hatchery Hall, Birdsong Centre Audience: All Attendees Description: Morning coffee, registration, and a warm welcome to Feather Fest. Flight School: Founders Nest Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Skyloft Lounge Audience: Birdpreneurs Description: Casual founder networking and stories from the startup nest.
Worm Buffet Lunch Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Location: Feather Food Pavilion Audience: All Attendees Description: Local bites and social pecking. Vegan and GF options available. Opening Ceremony Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Location: Main Stage, Bluejay Theatre Audience: All Attendees Description: Festival launch with land acknowledgment and sky dance performance.
Feathers & Finance Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Nest Egg Room Audience: Nest Investors & Birdpreneurs Description: An open Q&A session on startup investment. Flock Mixer Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Flamingo Lounge Audience: All Attendees Description: Happy hour with feather-themed cocktails and music. Starling After Dark Time: 7:00 PM – Late Location: Owl's Perch Rooftop Audience: All Attendees Description: Live DJs, glowing drinks, and night flight games.
🗓️ Day 2 – Sunday, December 30, 2025 Doors Open + Morning Chirps Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Location: Birdsong Centre Atrium Audience: All Attendees Description: Coffee, pastries, and casual convos. Nestworking Circles Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Finch Forum Audience: All Attendees Description: Facilitated circles to meet fellow feathered friends.
Bird Brains Unite: DIY Showcase Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Location: The Workshop Wing Audience: All Attendees Description: Demo tables featuring local innovators and creators. Lunch Break Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Location: Your Choice (Food trucks onsite) Audience: All Attendees Description: Grab a bite from your favourite truck or roost nearby.
Feather Fest Follies Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Main Stage, Bluejay Theatre Audience: All Attendees Description: Talent showcase with everything from beatboxing budgies to aerial hooping. Final Flock Flight Time: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Main Stage, Bluejay Theatre Audience: All Attendees Description: Closing remarks, thank-yous, and a confetti bird launch.
Bird Bath Bash (After-Party) Time: 6:00 PM – Late Location: The Aviary (Offsite) Audience: All Attendees Description: Outdoor celebration with food, drinks, and a bubble dance floor. Registration Process When you arrive at Birdsong Centre, follow the colour-coded feather lines to your check-in station. Show your ticket and receive your feather pin.
Registration Hours: Day 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Day 2: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Transportation & Parking Ride-share: ChirpRide (local app), Uber Taxi: Feather Cab (555-1234) Bus: Line B7 to Birdsong Centre Parking: Nest Lot (behind venue), $10/day Local Eats Nearby The Nest Café – Brunch, Coffee, Baked Goods Hatchling Tacos – Street-style…