Description
🦋🌻🐞 5th Annual Butterfly & Ladybug Release
📅 Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
✨ Pollinator Education & Activities: 9am - 1pm
⏰ Group Release Time: 10:30AM
*If you're unable to attend the 10:30 AM group release, you're still welcome to arrive anytime before 2:00 PM to release your butterfly & lady bugs at your own pace, whether on your own or in a more private setting. Just stop in the farm market to check in & receive your butterfly & ladybugs.
📍 Mariah’s Mums & More
🎟️ $15 (+ $1.91 Fee + Tax) Ticket includes 1 butterfly and 20-25 ladybugs to release. Ticket price will increase to $20 on July 24th, Tickets are not required to watch the release.
A Magical Butterfly Experience
Experience the magic of nature up close during our 5th Annual Butterfly & Ladybug Release. A heartwarming event where families, friends, and flower-lovers of all ages can come together to celebrate the beauty of pollinators in our blooming flower field.
What's Included with Ticket
🦋 One Painted Lady Butterfly to release
🐞 One container of 20-25 Ladybugs to release
🍩 One FREE Donut from our Sweet Eats Concession
🎁 A pollinator-themed activity bag for kids 12 & under
📖 NEW Adventures of Farm Dog Lexie & Lilly Coloring Book
🌼 Pollinator-themed educational stations & family-friendly activities
🎠 Admission wristband to the Farmtastic Fun Park
🎨 FREE Face Painting for the kiddos (or your inner child 😉): 9:30am – 2:30pm
👶 While this event is fun for all ages, some activities are designed especially with kids in mind.
Come make memories, connect with nature, and celebrate the joy of summer pollinators—wings, spots, and all! 💗
Othe Farm Activities
🍓 U-Pick Strawberry begins at 9:00 AM—come early as strawberries often pick out quickly!
🌻 Sunflower Stroll – wander golden paths and discover surprise photo moments
💐 U-Cut Flowers – gather your own bouquet to take the beauty home
🐐 Say hi to the goats – feed and giggle with our curious little farm friends
🛍️ Visit the Farm Market for fresh produce, seasonal favorites,, and unique, gift-worthy finds
📷 Charming Photo Ops – dreamy setups perfect for capturing summer magic
🍩 Sweet Eats Concession – donuts, ice cream, slushies, kettle corn & more
🛝 Farmtastic Farm Park – come play, explore, and make unforgettable memories with the whole family
Inclement Weather
🌧️ Weather Note: In case of rain, the event will move to Sunday, Aug 30th. Ticket holders will be notified via email. Some activities may be modified on the rain date.
Reservations
🎟️ Tickets are required to release a butterfly or ladybugs. Tickets are not required to watch the release as spectators.
All ticket holders must check in at the Welcome Booth just outside our Farm Market prior to the start of the event to receive final instructions for the event.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you are unable to attend the event, we will not be responsible for re-assigning or selling your tickets on your behalf.
Date & Time
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Venue Details
Mariah's Mums & More
16727 Airport RdClinton, Illinois 61727
