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Monarch Festival

Monarch Festival Canceled

Due to the forecast for on-and-off thunderstorms throughout the day, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Monarch Festival at Eagle Marsh.

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We held off on making this decision as long as we could because, well, we’re optimists, and anyone who lives in Indiana knows how unpredictable the weather can be. Unfortunately, the forecast is now clear enough that we cannot responsibly move forward with the festival.

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The safety of our visitors, volunteers, vendors, speakers, and staff comes first. With the potential for thunderstorms at Eagle Marsh, we do not feel it is safe to hold the event as planned.

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We are so sorry to have to make this announcement. A lot of time, care, and coordination went into planning this year’s festival, and we know many of you were looking forward to spending the day at Eagle Marsh celebrating monarchs and pollinators with us.

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Thank you for your understanding, your patience, and your support of Little River Wetlands Project. We hope to see you at out on our preserves again soon.

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Monarch Festival

 

The Little River Wetlands Project announces its annual Monarch Festival to be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve barn, located at 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne.

 

This family-friendly event is open to the public. Adults are $3. Children and LRWP members are free.

 

Celebrate the incredible lifecycle and transformation of monarch butterflies through a variety of engaging programs and activities:

  • Live Monarch Displays: Observe monarchs at different stages of their life cycle

  • Butterfly Tagging: Participate in tagging monarch butterflies before their release

  • Educational Presentations: Enjoy learning stations and hands-on activities for all ages

  • Plant Giveaway: Take home milkweed, the only plant on which monarchs lay eggs

  • Local Projects: Learn about local efforts to support native pollinators from our community partners

Become a Part of Monarch Festival

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!

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Monarch Festivals Past

(Photos courtesy of Chuck Milledge)

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