DAA Butterfly Bash 2.0 Took Flight at Dahlonega Butterfly Farm

On Saturday, August 16th, 2025, the Dahlonega Butterfly Farm bloomed with color, creativity, and community as the Dahlonega Arts Alliance hosted Butterfly Bash 2.0. Guests wandered through fluttering wings, sunny gardens, and a bustling artist market filled with talent from across the region.

LeeMeeWon Designs lit up the day with glowing LED bottles, whimsical trinket boxes, and vibrant acrylic paintings that drew admiring crowds. Just steps away, Ashley Lynn Fotos captured candid smiles, golden-hour glows, and the delicate beauty of the butterflies themselves.

The Above the Rain Collective enchanted visitors with their eclectic mix of books, jewelry, and paintings, while Simply Affinity showcased delicate handcrafted jewelry that shimmered in the summer sun. Ala Arts displayed a colorful variety of glass, yarn, and painted creations that reflected the bright, playful mood of the day.

Nature-inspired gifts and scents filled the air at Sprout, where guests explored soaps, oils, salves, and candles that smelled like fresh summer mornings. In another corner, Dulcimer’s House offered soft, cozy quilts and textile art pieces that brought warmth and comfort to the season’s end.

Families flocked to Pretty Panda Face Paint, where little ones transformed into butterflies, tigers, and whimsical creatures with each brushstroke. Simple Solstice Farms wowed the crowd with stunning wood, glass, and metalwork pieces that combined natural beauty with skilled craftsmanship.

Pottery lovers found treasures at Martin’s Pottery LLC, whose earthy ceramic designs carried a timeless elegance. Chattahoochee Mermaid added a splash of magic with resin art, reimagined jewelry, and intricate micro collages that invited a closer look. Scribbler Experiment brought an interactive twist with fabric goods guests could color in themselves, sparking creativity for both kids and adults.

From start to finish, Butterfly Bash 2.0 was a celebration of art, summer, and the joy of gathering together in a place where butterflies truly danced on the breeze. Visitors left with full hearts, inspired minds, and handcrafted treasures—ready to carry a little bit of summer’s magic home.

To learn more about the Dahlonega Butterfly Farm, check out their website or socials under @dahlonegabutterfly.