This is the central hub for information and links relating to Insect Festivals in the United States.
What is an Insect Festival, anyway?
We use a definition modified from Bultitude et al’s definition of science festivals:
- The main focus is a celebration of insects and related arthropods.
- The main intention is to engage non-specialists with scientific content.
- There is an emphasis on insect science as FUN and an activity for everyone
- The event is time-limited and recurring, usually on an annual or biennial frequency.
Evaluation
Are you interested in contributing to a shared evaluation instrument with common questions?
Share Exhibits
We would love to have info about your exhibits, and to develop best practices for training volunteers, animal handling, and safety issues.
Insect Festival Working Group 