# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Monarch Butterfly Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the Illinois State Museum, Illinois Department of Agriculture, Illinois Monarch Project, and over 20 community partners as we celebrate Illinois' state insect, and everyone's favorite garden visitor, the Monarch Butterfly! Enjoy free games, activities, giveaways, and more at this community event - rain or shine! Visitors will also be treated to a FREE screening of the Disney-Pixar Movie "Cars" from 6- 8 PM.

This event will take place at the Illinois State Fairgrounds- Route 66 Experience
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/monarch-butterfly-festival/200030644385217
- **Event Categories**: festivals, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 56

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702-1813, United States
- **lat**: 39.83103
- **long**: -89.64448
- **full address**: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702-1813, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Monarch Butterfly Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/8b8ac9241c6279d3e974cf6af587a8c6aeb4e922fa3e99d35dc760e630c121da-rimg-w1067-h1142-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788290177

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Monarch Butterfly Festival being held?
  - **A:** Monarch Butterfly Festival takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702-1813, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Monarch Butterfly Festival?
  - **A:** Monarch Butterfly Festival is organized by Illinois State Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Monarch Butterfly 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 Springfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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