Butterfly Release

The Moraine State Park Regatta (formerly called Regatta at Lake Arthur) is an annual regional event celebrated on Moraine State Park's South Shore the first weekend in August.There is no admission or parking charge and most Regatta events are FREE.This annual event brings thousands of visitors each year to experience and enjoy the 3,225 acres of Lake Arthur with over 40 miles of scenic shoreline. The Regatta offers land and lake activities along with exciting new opportunities to enjoy the natural resources of the park (with recent years averaging over 25,000 visitors).Our mission is to be the premiere, all-ages, eco-recreational event in the Southwestern PA region.  While we are nestled in the heart of Butler County, we welcome visitors from across the region and beyond.  If you enjoy being active in the great outdoors, then this is a weekend you simply don't want to miss!Plans for 2022 will include exciting additions! If you are interested in getting involved with the 2022 Regatta through sponsorship, or offering a great idea for us to consider, pleasecontact us.

Moraine State Park Regatta

Moraine State Park Regatta's Sunday Celebration: Oliver Outdoor Butterfly Release

225 Pleasant Valley Rd

Join us and release a monarch butterfly in honor of a special someone, in memory of a loved one, or just for fun! Monarch butterflies are now available for pre-purchase.Claim your pre-purchased butterfly at the table that corresponds with the first letter of the purchaser&#x27;s last name between 2:30-3:30PM on Sunday, August 8th. This release fills the sky with the color and movement of one of nature&#x27;s most beautiful creatures, the Western Pennsylvania Monarch. After 4:00PM, individuals who pre-purchased Monarchs are welcome to release their butterflies in private, or alongside the mass release. Names (in honor of/in memory of) that were included at the time of purchase will be listed on the Regatta website. At 4:00PM, we will present a mass release of nearly 500 butterflies. For more information about the Regatta, visit our website at morainestateparkregatta.org. FAQsDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?Either bring your printed ticket, or the barcode saved as an image on your phone. If you do not bring your electronic ticket or your printed ticket, we will ask for your ID so that we can confirm your purchase.Is pre-purchase required?If you want to release a butterfly, individual Monarchs are $15 each. We strongly encourage you to pre-purchase, as we may have limited individual butterflies for sale on-site. The mass release is free to attend, with no ticket required and no purchase required. What are my parking options at the event?Parking is on site on the South Shore of Moraine State Park. Parking is free.What else is going on at the Moraine State Park Regatta?Check out our website for the complete list of events for the premiere, all-ages, eco-recreational event in the Southwestern PA region. We aim to promote Moraine State Park and all that it has to offer through the Regatta.

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