April 18, 2026 - 9:00-3:00pm

2026 Butterfly Festival

THE BUTTERFLIES FLY RAIN OR SHINE!

Date: April 18, 2026 - 9:00-3:00 p.m.
     opening ceremonies 9-10 a.m.
     all activities & venues 10-3 p.m.

Cost: Admission & parking are free but donations are greatly appreciated! This is one of EmilyAnn's biggest fundraisers! Donation boxes are available at the entrance and around the festival grounds.

Butterfly Festival t-shirts can be purchased at the festival or online at the link below.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR FESTIVAL T-SHIRTS!

Parking: Wimberley High School (paved walkway over to the EmilyAnn grounds)
Weather: The festival goes on rain or shine! As the festival approaches, updates will be posted here on the website and on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/EmilyAnnTheatre.

Festival T-shirts

Butterfly Festival t-shirts can be purchased at the festival or online at the link below.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR FESTIVAL T-SHIRTS!

Festival Activities

- Opening Ceremony & Memorial Butterfly Release (9-10am)
- Live Butterfly Releases (9:00-3:00pm) (releases every 30 minutes)
- Butterfly Flight House
- Mini Donkeys & Horses
- Festive Llamas
- Crafts & Face Painting
- Butterfly Train
- Live Entertainment
- Concessions
- Art Awards
- Interactive Activities & Games
              Pickleball
              Hula Hoops
              Chalk Art
              and more...
- Butterfly Store
              Live butterflies in their own little home
              2026 Butterfly Festival t-shirts
              Butterfly totebags & other merchandise
- Lots More...

Artist of the Year

Coming soon!

   

   

   

2026 Sponsors




Byron Eckols State Farm
Texas Medical Plans

Butterfly Boxs & Art Contest


Important 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 18th. 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

    Donations are accepted in all areas via Venmo or cash. In addition to Venmo and cash, the stores, concession stands, and train can accept credit cards.
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