# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 8th Annual Monarch Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the Wapsi River Center Staff and the Friends of the Wapsi Center as we celebrate Monarch Butterflies during this Festival. There will be a Naturalist Talk at 11:00 A.M., followed by activities including butterfly crafts, seed ball making, photo booths, and education stations. Catch Monarch Butterflies on the prairie and contribute to community science by tagging, testing, and releasing the butterflies from 12:00 to 2:30 P.M. Refreshments will be available courtesy of the Friends of the Wapsi Center from 11:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. This event is FREE and fun for the entire family. Freewill cash donations are welcome for the Friends of the Wapsi Center.

Online registration is REQUIRED for this event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dixon/8th-annual-monarch-festival/200030534864229
- **Event Categories**: festivals, science-fair, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dixon
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Wapsi River Environmental Education Center
- **lat**: 41.774967450604
- **long**: -90.792507979997
- **full address**: Wapsi River Environmental Education Center, 31555 52nd Ave,Dixon, Iowa, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 8th Annual Monarch Festival being held?
  - **A:** 8th Annual Monarch Festival takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Wapsi River Environmental Education Center, 31555 52nd Ave,Dixon, Iowa, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 8th Annual Monarch Festival?
  - **A:** 8th Annual Monarch Festival is organized by Scott County, Iowa Conservation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 8th Annual Monarch Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dixon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 8th Annual Monarch Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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