NH Monarch Festival

Name: NH Monarch Festival
Address: Belmont, NH, 03220, US
Telephone: +16033266408

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We are a family-friendly annual event that celebrates the monarch butterfly, its life cycle, milkweed & the ecosystem, pollinators, citizen science opportunities and conservation efforts.

09/05/2026

Here is the latest on our BlūMorpho radio tagged butterflies! As of tonight, NHMF-BetaTest is almost in Canada over by Lake Ontario; NHMF-SarahJ is over near Middletown, New York; and NHMF-Mike crossed through NYC and is in New Jersey!

What’s fascinating is that both SarahJ and Mike turned southward in the last couple of days. This could be due to weather patterns and fronts pushing through the area.

Equally fascinating is that Mike went across New York City and appears to be headed to Cape May Point, New Jersey—the very area where monarchs are known to migrate through! AND this is the same location Cape May Point Arts and Science Center (CMPASC) partnered up with Cellular Tracking Technologies to create and deploy the BlūMorpho radio tags through the Project Monarch Collaboration.

The Project Monarch app has also been updated where you can now follow specific butterflies! It is now easier than ever to track NH’s first ever solar powered and Bluetooth powered radio tags.

Not only that, we currently have butterflies crossing through NH from Vermont and Maine! See last screenshot for all the butterfly activity we have right now!

Links to Cellular Tracking Technologies and instructions to use the Project Monarch app will be provided in the comments below.

08/29/2026

NHMF’s three BlūMorpho radio-tagged butterflies have officially left the State! NHMF’s Mike and SarahJ are now in Massachusetts and BetaTest is in New York State!

Mike stayed local and close to Belmont Village for nearly a week before finally heading down south; he is near Tewksbury now. Maybe near Monarch Ranch?

SarahJ didn’t stay in Belmont long. She headed north to Ashland then south to Franklin before fluttering around the western part of the State. She’s not far from Fitchburg, MA.

BetaTest stayed in Belmont for a couple of days before jetting west to Vermont. He was near Montpelier before zigzagging north and south to Lake Champlain. Beta is now getting closer to Adirondack Park.

If you’d like to follow their adventures, we have created step-by-step instructions on our website. Link in comments!

08/28/2026

On Saturday, August 22nd, the NHMF partnered with biologist Lindsay Herlihy from the NH Audubon to release the State’s first ever BlūMorpho nanotagged monarchs.

Including the beta test a couple of days prior to the event, a total of three monarchs were released with these radio tags. Citizens can follow the butterflies’ journeys in near-real time by downloading the free Project Monarch app.

Link to instructions and the official press release will be in the comments below. Thank you to everyone who helped us make history!

08/23/2026

[Official press release/information about the State of New Hampshire’s first ever monarch butterfly BluMorpho nanotag deployment and butterfly release video will be posted in a couple of days.]

And that’s a wrap! We bid farewell to the 14th annual NH Monarch Festival. The weather was perfect, the turnout was more than expected, and we made history with the first ever BluMorpho nanotagging demonstration. It was a FANTASTIC day!

I would especially like to give a very appreciative THANK YOU to our friends and family who volunteered and made this event a success, all our amazing and talented vendors and artisans, each and every person who attended the festival, and the Town of Belmont for working with NHMF to secure a great venue.

I would also like to thank biologist Lindsay Herlihy with the NH Audubon who partnered up with the NHMF to make the nanotagging experience happen. Together, we successfully launched and released the beta test butterfly on Thursday, worked out the technological problems, and were able to release two more nanotagged butterflies at the festival.

THANK YOU everyone! 💜

08/19/2026

We are THREE days away from the 14th annual NH Monarch Festival! And, tomorrow is the LAST DAY to buy tickets online! Eventbrite ticket sales will close at midnight tomorrow night. After that, tickets can only be purchased at the gate (cash, credit, or Venmo). Eventbrite link and website will be in the links below.

Today we are showcasing KIDS ACTIVITIES!

First up, we would like to give a warm welcome to CLOUDS WITH A CHANCE OF COLOR! Tina is a NH artist who also specializes in face painting. She will have her own space set up in the Kids Craft tents area. Be sure to check out her page and website to see some of her incredible illustrations! Links will be in the comments below.

GAMES: This year we will have a few new games at the Festival. Play any of these games and win prizes!
- CATERPILLAR CRAWL & MIGRATION RACE: using burlap sacks, molt into older instars, earn your wings at the end of the line, and then migrate back to the starting line.
- BUTTERFLY HUNT: using the net provided to catch the (fake) monarch butterfly
- SCAVENGER HUNT: answer all the questions and reveal the mystery sentence
- POLLINATOR PASSPORT: travel to different locations at the Festival to fill up your passport

CRAFT STATIONS: We will have tents set up with all kinds of crafting activities including:
- Coloring pages
- Origami
- Pipe cleaner activities
- Butterfly mask
- a unique KALEIDOSCOPE activity! Kids (and adults!) can color a special Kaleidoscope Butterfly, attach the provided yarn, migrate over to the Kaleidoscope tree, and hang the ornament

Don't forget we will also science stations, food vendors, and other kid-friendly things at the Festival!

08/18/2026

It's the final day of our Vendor Spotlight and today we are welcoming BELMONT to the 14th annual NH Monarch Festival!

The BELMONT CONSERVATION COMMISSION (BCC) will have a table set up under the Pavilion. They will provide attendees with information on conservation efforts within the Town, local parks, and history about Belmont Village. NHMF and the BCC will collaborate in the future to bring more pollinator habitats to the Town. Be sure to stop by and say hello!

We would also like to welcome the BELMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY (BPL)! NHMF is also partnering up with BPL to provide attendees a unique experience with a special Story Walk along the Rail Trail. Be sure to stop by their table under the Pavilion and learn more about the Library and projects on the way!

Not familiar with what's in and around the Town of Belmont and the Lakes Region? No problem! We have a special page on our website with more information about things to see and do. See link in comments.

FOUR days away!

08/17/2026

With just FIVE days to go to the 14th annual NH Monarch Festival, we are continuing to showcase some of our incredible vendors. Today we are focusing on CONSERVATION & EDUCATION:

Please welcome KATHIE FIFE, LYME ECOLOGIST & ARTIST! Kathie is not only a multi-media artist, but she is also a Lyme Disease Ecologist. She will have free tick identification and tick testing information at her booth. Be sure to check out her monarch-inspired artworks and learn more about Lyme Disease. Link to her website in the comments.

Up next, please give a warm returning welcome to TANGLEWOOD HOLLOW! They have been a vendor at the NH Monarch Festival for several years now. Tanglewood Hollow is a nature-based education business geared towards children and families. Allyson, founder and artist, loves teaching students and supporting parents and other educators. Be sure to check out their website in the comments below!

Please welcome another returning champion for the Festival: NEW HAMPSHIRE AUDUBON! Founded in 1914, NH Audubon has spent decades saving endangered species and expanding conservation and research efforts across the State. Be sure to check out their table under the Pavilion this year and learn about many of their programs and events each year, including their annual Pollinator Fest and upcoming Pop-Up Events.

This year, NHMF is teaming up with NHA's Lindsay Herlihy to create history and tag a couple of butterflies with the latest nanotagging technology out there. You don't want to miss it!

08/16/2026

We are on Day 7 of our Vendor Spotlight: NURSERIES!

Let's give a wonderfully warm welcome to FASSETT FARM NURSERY! Nestled at the base of Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey, Fassett Farm offers an extensive inventory of perennial plants native to the Northeast. You can also explore their ten acres of trails and plantings, learn about garden design, and how to create healthy landscapes. If you are looking to expand your pollinator habitat or start a new one, Fassett Farm is a great vendor to check out at the Festival. Their website will be in the comments below.

We are also excited to welcome PRESCOTT FARM ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER! While they do offer some products for sell, Prescott Farm primarily provides year-round nature-based programs for all ages, including camps, workshops, and other types of programs. With over 160 acres and 3+ miles of nature trails, Prescott Farm offers nature opportunities year-round. Be sure to check out their booth to see all the things they offer! Link to their website in the comments.

And last, but certainly not least, today's final Vendor spotlight is our very own NHMF founders, PETALS IN THE PINES! Jim and Donna Miller have dedicated their time over the years to providing a farm stand shop, beautiful bouquets of flowers, trails, labyrinths, and nature-based activities for kids and adults of all ages. Donna is also a master gardener and will give presentations on milkweed. Sadly, this is their 17th and FINAL season in business. If you have not visited Petals in the Pines in Canterbury yet, we highly recommend it! And be sure to say hello to the Millers at the Festival! Link to their website is in the comments below.

6 days left to the Festival!

08/15/2026

It is Day 6 of our Vendor Spotlight series with the last of our CRAFT vendors (more vendors will still be featured in the coming days).

Would you love to have a "blind date" with books and plants? If yes, then be sure to check out PETALS & PAGES! Melissa combines her love of plants and books together by offering a mystery book set with pressed flowers and plant-themed items. Be sure to check out her page in the comments below.

And please give a warm welcome to MAE FLORALS! Artisan Melissa provides jewelry and other decor using resin and her own pressed flowers. She also creates wedding bouquets! Be sure to check out her Facebook and Instagram pages in the comments below.

We are now one week away from our big celebration!

08/14/2026

Good afternoon! We are on Day 5 of our Vendor spotlight showcasing what to expect at the 14th annual NH Monarch Festival on Saturday, August 22nd in the Town of Belmont, NH.

Please welcome MARYLEE'S TIEDYE! Marylee is a self-taught tiedye artist. She will sell monarch-inspired clothing and accessories. We look forwarding to see her work!

Next on our welcome list is BUTTONWOOD SHOP! Combining machine sewing and hand-embroidery, Killeen offers wearable goods and home wares. Buttonwood Shop works with natural materials found across New England. Be sure to check out their Instagram (link in comments).

Last, but not least, we would like to welcome WICKED WYRD! Celebrating the beauty of nature, Melissa offers a wide array of products customers can use to decorate their homes: framed insects, arrangements, and other art. We will share Wicked Wyrd's Instagram in the comments.

8 more days!

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Belmont, NH
03220

Telephone

+16033266408

Website

http://nhmonarchfestival.com/

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