Thank You for an Amazing Festival!◆ August 22, 2026◆ Belmont Village, NH◆ 10am – 5pm◆ See You Next Year!◆ Monarch Tagging · Vendors & Activities · Live Specimens◆ Thank You for an Amazing Festival!◆ August 22, 2026◆ Belmont Village, NH◆ 10am – 5pm◆ See You Next Year!◆ Monarch Tagging · Vendors & Activities · Live Specimens◆

2026 Festival Recap

What a Day It Was

This year's festival brought together 270+ attendees and more than 20 local vendors for a full day of celebrating monarchs, milkweed, and community conservation. Volunteers released 7 monarchs, including 2 fitted with nanotags to help track their migration south, while dozens of visitors came dressed in their best pollinator costumes. And the weather? Perfect, start to finish.

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Attendance270+
Vendors20+
Monarchs Released7
Nanotagged2
CostumesDozens
WeatherPerfect
Crowd gathered at the butterfly release area
Families gathered at festival tents with kids' crafts and activities
Artist showcasing monarch-themed paintings and handmade pottery
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Admission

This Year's Admission

Thank you to everyone who joined us this year! Admission fees help support festival costs and conservation donations so we can continue to bring this festival to the community year after year. Here's what admission looked like this year, for reference.

Costume Bonus: Any child or adult who arrived in an appropriate costume got in FREE — so many of you came dressed as your favorite butterfly, caterpillar, or garden creature!

Children

$4

Ages 3 – 12 years

General

Adults

$7

Ages 13 – 64 years

Seniors

$5

Ages 65 & older

FREE Admission

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

Belmont Village, New Hampshire

Thank You
For an Amazing Year!

Thank you for bringing your families, your curiosity, and your best butterfly costumes. The monarchs — and all of us — are grateful.

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10amDoors Opened
FreeIn Costume
5pmFestival Ended