18th Annual Minneapolis Monarch Festival ~ Festival de la Monarca

The next Minneapolis Monarch Festival will occur on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Festival celebrates the monarch butterfly's amazing 2,300-mile migration from Minnesota to Mexico with music, food, dance, hands-on art, native plant sales, and opportunities to get up close with monarch butterflies, learn about their habitats, and what you can do to make a difference.
The Festival will be held just east of the Lake Nokomis Community Center in the area bounded by E. Minnehaha Parkway, Woodlawn Boulevard, and E. Nokomis Parkway. Map & Directions.
Like monarch butterflies this time of year, we are busy! The festival is coordinating with our artist friends and science colleagues to bring you activities and learning opportunities at the 2026 Monarch Festival.
Website: https://monarchfestival.org/
Festival Contacts:
General Information & Event Manager:
MaryLynn Pulscher, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
[email protected] | 612-313-7784
Exhibitors and Vendor information – click here.
Media:
Ben Johnson, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
[email protected] | 612-230-6410
Volunteers:
Katie Puffer, Monarch Joint Venture
[email protected]