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 9:00-10:00 a.m.
     all activities & venues 9:30-3:00 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 you can 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

The Grand Prize winner of the 2025 Butterfly Festival art contest was Riddhi Pillai, a 5th grader at Borchardt Elementary School in Frisco, Texas. The 2026 Butterfly Festival postcard and t-shirt will be centered around this wonderful art!

The Caterpillar Grand Prize went to Ember Stone, a kindergartener at St. Stephens Episcopal School in Wimberley. Ember's caterpillar will also be featured on the 2026 t-shirt and postcard.

The 2026 Grand Prize winner, who will be featured on the 2027 t-shirt and postcard, is Braxton Borrego, a 4th grader at Jacob's Well Elementary in Wimberley. The caterpillar Grand Prize winner is Dylan R. from Sycamore Springs Elementary in Dripping Springs.

   

   

   

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 9:30 a.m., after opening ceremonies. Butterflies are released every 30 minutes throughout the day beginning at 9:30 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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