butterfly festival

Saturday, June 1 | 9AM-3PM

Sunday, June 2 | 12-5PM

The 25th Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival will delight everyone as we celebrate all things pollinators!

>> Visit with LIVE butterflies at the Butterfly Encounter.

>> Meet with pollinator experts and educators.

>> Take part in the Migration Game throughout the festival and learn about monarch migration.

>> Enjoy tasty food and live entertainment.

Online Advanced Ticket Sales

>> Tickets Sales Open: May 1 with CNC member presale starting April 24

>> Ticket Price: $25; includes all activities throughout the day

>>We may be able to accommodate walk-ups at the event depending on daily visitation.

>> Groups should purchase tickets together to select the same Butterfly Encounter guided experience. If your group is larger than the tickets available, you will need to purchase tickets at an adjacent time.

>> Family Plus, Naturalist, and Giving Society members make sure to request festival tickets included with your membership. Contact Amy at membership@chattnaturecenter.org.

>> Ticket sales are non-refundable.

Butterfly Encounter Guided Experience

>> To create an enjoyable experience in the Butterfly Encounter the time on your ticket is your entry time. You can select an encounter time from the slots available by signing up in the plaza area after checking in.

>> The group will be led to the Butterfly Encounter where the Butterfly Attendants will be available to help you make the most of your experience with the butterflies.

>> You may arrive early to enjoy the festival activities; however, you will need to return to the Plaza 10 minutes before your selected encounter time to join your guided experience group.

The Details

>> Bring your tickets on the day of the event.

>> Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your ticket time. Allow time for parking and entrance.

>> Events are rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, most activities will be moved inside.

>> Please carpool! There is limited parking in the CNC parking lot. A Shuttle will be available. The last shuttle will leave 30 minutes prior to event close.