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What is the Butterfly Festival?

The Butterfly Festival is an annual event sponsored by Live and Love Ministries for the purpose of funding the Katie Beth Carter Memorial Scholarship Fund, the Katie Beth Carter Memorial Institute in Tomas Borge, Nicaragua, and ministry to bereaved parents. The Carter family launched this family-friendly event in 2017 as a way to give back to their community who gave them great support following the tragic loss of their daughter Katie Beth on Labor Day 2016. Butterflies (specifically yellow) became significant in the days and months after losing Katie Beth as they began showing up at the most unique times and places. Knowing that Labor Day weekend would be a difficult time, the Carters wanted to surround themselves with family, friends, and community. 100% of the proceeds from the festival will help fund these causes that are helping students and families in our community and in Nicaragua.

 

What will be there?

The festival will have a wide array of local artisans, businesses, and food vendors. In addition, there will be live entertainment by local performers, some from area schools. Of course, there will also be activities for the kids, including inflatables, face painting, a petting zoo, games, and an arts and crafts tent. The festival finale is a mass balloon and butterfly release in Katie Beth's memory. Entry to the Butterfly Festival is $10/person with a $50 maximum per family. This provides access to all the above activities and vendors.

 

Sponsors

We are currently seeking sponsors for the Butterfly Festival. If you are a business owner or individual interested in helping to make this event happen, click the “Become A Sponsor” link below, choose a specific sponsorship level, or enter the donation amount of your choosing. The various sponsorship levels are in the graphic below.

Become a sponsor

Vendors

If you're looking to get your business, product, or organization in front of potential customers, then sign up below. Vendor spots are 10x10 and electricity can be provided for a small additional fee. The cost for vendors is $40 for returning vendors and $50 for new vendors. If you are interested in being a vendor at this year's Butterfly Festival, then click the link below.