Saturday, September 9, 10 am to 4 pm at Lake Nokomis Park
Celebrate the monarch butterfly’s amazing, 2,300-mile migration from Minnesota to Mexico
People who love butterflies, native plants, music and art will once again come together on September 9 for the free 2023 Minneapolis Monarch Festival / Festival de la Monarca.
The Festival features plenty of opportunities to get up close to observe and learn about these amazing pollinators, along with music and dance, art activities, games, food and more:
Monarch encounters
Observe these insects up-close; learn about their 2,300-mile journey between Minnesota and the mountains of Michoacán, Mexico; find out simple things everyone can do to help restore their population
Monarch-friendly plants
Purchase native flora to create a habitat in your yard for butterflies and other pollinators
Performances galore
Main Stage performances include music from Salsa del Sol, Brass Messengers, and Tropical Zone Orchestra; and dance from Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca and Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue
Art, exhibitors and more
Join in paper making, screen and block printing and other creative endeavors; visit more than 20 exhibitors sharing information and opportunities for a healthier environment for all living creatures
Great tastes
Minnesotan, Mexican and Latin foods plus other eats and treats available for purchase
Share the Love: Volunteer at the Festival!
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old and speak conversational English; bilingual and Spanish speakers are especially needed.
Review opportunities and sign up here or contact monarch@nokomiseast.org | 612-724-5652.
More Information
MPRB | Monarchfestival.org official website | Map and directions
Media Contact
Robin Smothers, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
rsmothers@minneapolisparks.org \ 612-230-6410