OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The 16th annual Butterfly Festival was held Saturday at the War Memorial Walking Trail with over 2,000 butterflies released into the air.

Presented by Oak Grove Tourism, the festival has become a cherished tradition, drawing thousands of nature enthusiasts, families and butterfly lovers.

Lazertag games at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Reading a short poem about butterflys before the release at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
The butterflys arrive at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
New friends made at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Na’Kaia enjoying the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
The Oak Grove Tourism Staff at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Marley Holt enjoying the shade at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Cayton, Braden and Raelynn enjoying snocones at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
A walk through butterfly exhibit at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
The Normand Family at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
India, Abby, Jaiya, Micki, and Harry waiting for the release of the butterflys at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Leia Simmons, Elena Lotruzlio, and Nicky at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Paige Montgomery and John Cruz at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
The arts and crafts table at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
The Hemsaph Family at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
The Moreau Family at the The 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Oscar, an interactive robot at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
2,000 butterflies take flught at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
John Stewart and June Stewart at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Monea Wilson and Terry patton at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
According to many people nearby the coolest kid at the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival, Oak Grove, Kentucky. September 7, 2024. (Jeff Danault)

For more information contact Visit Oak Grove, 105 Walter Garrett Lane, at 270-439-5675.

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