April 20, 2024 - 9:00-5:00pm

Cost: Admission & parking are free but donations are greatly appreciated! This is one of EmilyAnn's biggest fundraisers!

Festival Activities

All activities are from 10:00-5:00 unless otherwise noted.

- Opening Ceremony & Memorial Release (9:00-10:00am)
- Live Butterfly Releases (9:00-5:00pm)
- Butterfly Flight House
- Once In A Wild will bring 11 amazing animals for Meet & Greets (10:00-1:00pm)
- Princess Anna will be walking around the grounds (10:00-4:00pm)
- Mini donkeys & horses (11:00-1:00pm)
- Festive llamas (10:00-12:00pm)
- Crafts & Face Painting
- Live Entertainment
- Concessions
- Pickleball, hula hoops, chalk art
- Butterfly Art & Art Awards Ceremony
- Nature Activities & Educational Talks
- Fish Viewing
- Interactive Activities & Games
- Butterfly Store
       Live butterflies in their own little home
       2024 Butterfly Festival t-shirts
       Butterfly totebags & other merchandise
- Lots More...

Day-of Information

  • Weather

    The Butterfly Festival always goes on, rain or shine! The butterflies will fly no matter the weather!

  • Opening Times & Butterfly Releases

    All activities, crafts, concessions, stores and exhibits open at 10:00 a.m., after opening ceremonies. Butterflies are released every 30 minutes throughout the day beginning at 10:00 a.m.

  • Concessions Available

    The Butterfly Festival is full of tasty concessions including: hot dogs, chili dogs, frito pies, chips, drinks, and other snacks.

  • Will Call for Online Purchases

    All items ordered online will be available for pickup at a will-call area near the entrance of the Butterfly Festival on April 20th. In the unlikely event you miss the festival, your t-shirt and any other items may be picked up at the EmilyAnn office in the week following the festival.

  • Alcohol, Dogs, and Firearms

    Alcohol, pets, and firearms are NOT allowed on the EmilyAnn grounds. Smoking is permitted in designated areas only. Service animals are permitted.

  • Parking

    All parking for the Butterfly Festival is at Wimberley High School. Onsite parking will be limited to vehicles with a handicapped sticker or a special permit issued by the EmilyAnn Theatre.

  • Payment Types Accepted

    Almost all areas are by donation and donations can be made via cash or credit card at the front entrance, the stores, or the concession stands. Cash donations can be made at any station. Purchases at the stores, front entrance and concessions can be made by cash or credit card.