# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wings of Walloon Butterfly Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: In May 2023, Melrose Township became the fifth (of now eight) communities in Michigan recognized as a “Monarch City USA” (others nearby include Boyne City, Resort Township, Elk Rapids, Kalkaska and Beaver Island).

In celebration of this regional designation, a new family-friendly event is being planned for Saturday, August 15, called Wings of Walloon. Activities will take place in Melrose Township Park and around the village. 

Local resident Lauri Juday, who spearheaded the Monarch City USA initiative, is coordinating festival activities with area businesses and organizations. Families can take part in:

•	face painting
•	sidewalk chalk art
•	rock painting
•	free seed distribution
•	coloring stations
•	butterfly themed crafts
•	nature-themed books
•	a butterfly release
•	plus, other activities

There will be food—hot dogs, snow cones and soft-served ice cream—available as well.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/walloon-lake/wings-of-walloon-butterfly-festival/200029984462518
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, fine-arts, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 294

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Walloon Lake
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Walloon St, Walloon Lake, MI 49796, United States
- **lat**: 45.26715
- **long**: -84.93239
- **full address**: Walloon St, Walloon Lake, MI 49796, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Wings of Walloon Butterfly Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4f72f2d6f54b186caba33622b3e1b1c435b72f25167d1947c398ffd76778fe40-rimg-w1200-h654-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786274291

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Wings of Walloon Butterfly Festival being held?
  - **A:** Wings of Walloon Butterfly Festival takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Walloon St, Walloon Lake, MI 49796, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Wings of Walloon Butterfly Festival?
  - **A:** Wings of Walloon Butterfly Festival is organized by Walloon Lake Village.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Wings of Walloon 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 Walloon Lake, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 290+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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