14th Annual NH Monarch Festival◆ August 22, 2026◆ Belmont Village, NH◆ 10am – 5pm◆ See the Full Schedule!◆ 14th Annual NH Monarch Festival◆ August 22, 2026◆ Belmont Village, NH◆ 10am – 5pm◆ See the Full Schedule!◆

Day of Event

Schedule & Timeline

Here's how the day unfolds — from gates opening to the closing bell. We don't have a set schedule of individual presentations yet, but here's what you can count on throughout the day.

10:00
Festival Opens! 🎉Gates open — activities, booths, and presentations begin
All Day
Kid Activities Pollinator Passport, Caterpillar Crawl, Migration Race, Monarch Craft Station, Hopscotch, Face Painting, Photo Backdrops, Butterfly "Hunt," Interactive Science Stations, Scavenger Hunt Trivia, Kaleidoscope Tree, and free prizes throughout the day! See Activities →
All Day
Adult Opportunities Native plant gardening talks, nature journaling, monarch learning stations, garden design consultations, conservation group presentations, community science projects, tagging demonstrations, and more. See Activities →
All Day
Vendors Local artisans and crafters, nurseries, conservation groups, food vendors, soda and beverage station, face painter, and NHMF merch. There is something for everyone! See Vendors →
All Day
Town Amenities Belmont Public Library's Story Walk, local parks, the Rail Trail, covered bridges, and more! Plan Your Visit →
5:00
Festival ClosesFestival ends at 5:00 pm — thank you for celebrating with us!
Festival gathering

Attendees gather on the festival lawn for a presentation — one of many throughout the day

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