The 24th 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.

Butterfly Encounter Guided Experience

- New this year! To create an enjoyable experience in the Butterfly Encounter the time on your ticket is the time your guided experience will begin from the plaza.

- 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 15 minutes before the time on your ticket 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.

Rosie the Butterfly Performance

Saturday: 10 AM, 12 PM and 2 PM

Sunday: 1 PM and 3 PM

Butterfly Encounter

- Guided experience through the exhibit with hundreds of native butterflies

Native Plant Sale

- Host and nectar plants for butterflies and other pollinators available for purchase

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