Wisconsin Insect Fest

UW-Entomology is pleased to announce that the 2026 Wisconsin Insect Fest event is coming back to Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, WI on Friday, July 24th starting at 3 PM.

Wisconsin Insect Fest will feature a mixture of indoor and outdoor insect-themed activities, including educational presentations, guided walks, entomology booths/displays, and more. Wisconsin Insect Fest is a free, family-friendly event open to all and we encourage everyone to attend and learn about the fascinating world of insects. We hope to see you there!

UW-Entomology is partnering with Olbrich Botanical Gardens to host Wisconsin Insect Fest in conjunction with the Blooming Butterflies live butterfly exhibit. The activities will kick off at 3PM with concurrent talks, workshops, and guided walks, and the fun will continue after dark with nighttime insect surveying.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is located at 3330 Atwood Avenue in Madison, WI and is a free public garden, with a mission to enrich lives and inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world. Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a public-private partnership between the City of Madison Parks Division and the non-profit Olbrich Botanical Society.