14th Annual (2026) NH Monarch Festival◆ August 22, 2026◆ Belmont Village, NH◆ 10am – 5pm◆ Free for Kids in Costume!◆ Monarch Tagging · Vendors & Activities · Live Specimens◆ 14th Annual (2026) NH Monarch Festival◆ August 22, 2026◆ Belmont Village, NH◆ 10am – 5pm◆ Free for Kids in Costume!◆ Monarch Tagging · Vendors & Activities · Live Specimens◆

14th Annual  ·  (2026)

NH Monarch
Festival

Celebrating monarchs, milkweed, and more

Join us for a day of wonder, learning, and community! Discover the incredible world of monarchs, milkweed, and the ecosystem we share — with hands-on activities for all ages, live specimens, and the magic of a butterfly release ceremony.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Tioga Pavilion at Belmont Village  ·  18 Mill St, Belmont, NH 03220

Festival open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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DateAug 22, 2026
LocationBelmont, NH
Hours10 am – 5 pm
Year14th Annual (2026)
AdmissionFrom $4

Admission

Festival Tickets

Grab your tickets and come celebrate with us! Admission fees help support festival costs and conservation donations so we can continue to bring this festival to the community year after year.

Costume Bonus: Any child or adult who arrives in an appropriate costume gets in FREE — so come dressed as your favorite butterfly, caterpillar, or garden creature!

Children

$4

Ages 3 – 12 years

Purchase
General

Adults

$7

Ages 13 – 64 years

Purchase

Seniors

$5

Ages 65 & older

Purchase

FREE Admission

Children 2 years and younger are always FREE. Any child or adult who arrives in costume receives complimentary admission — wings, antennae, and caterpillar suits especially encouraged.

Day of Event

Schedule & Timeline

From gates opening at 10am to the closing bell at 5pm, the day is packed with kid activities, adult opportunities, vendors, and more.

See Full Schedule →

Tons of Fun for Everyone

List of Activities

Earn your wings, watch monarchs transform, and parade like a migrating butterfly — plus talks, tagging demos, and hands-on learning for the grown-ups too.

See All Activities →

Marketplace

Vendors & Exhibitors

Watch demonstrations, listen to mini-presentations, and explore booths filled with native plants, local art, delicious food, conservation science, and so much more. Every space is a new discovery!

Meet All Our Vendors →

Belmont Village, New Hampshire

We Hope to See You
August 22, 2026!

Bring your family, your curiosity, and your best butterfly costume. The monarchs are counting on us!

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10amDoors Open
FreeIn Costume
5pmFestival Ends