BugFest

  • Saturday, September 20, 2025
  • 10:00am - 7:00pm
  • Downtown Raleigh

Presentations and Performances

promotional hero for BugFest 2025 that features a cloud of krill in the ocean and a close up of a single krill

As the Museum’s biggest and buggiest event of the year, BugFest is dedicated to educating and engaging the public about science and the wonders of the natural world. Explore over 100 exhibits, from hands-on activities designed to ignite curiosity and appreciation for these amazing animals, to interactions with entomologists and other scientists who will guide you through the intricate world of arthropods, offering insights into their behaviors, adaptations, and ecological significance.

This year, BugFest shines a spotlight on krill! Delight in activities designed to inspire the next generation of bug enthusiasts, observe a variety of live arthropods, browse vendor stalls for arthropod-themed merchandise, and celebrate the extraordinary diversity of arthropods.


A comprehensive list of presentations and performances is forthcoming. Please check back for updates!

Main Stage

Salisbury Street

1:30 pm: The Solutions Band
The Solutions Band is a local RTP Band that was formed in 2019 to provide musical entertainment at festivals and community events. They play a diverse collection of party songs from the 60s to today, as well as children’s songs, that are bound to get everyone up and dancing. The band consists of vocalists, guitarists, bass, drummer, saxophone and other guest instruments. This band creates musical chemistry!

Details

Details

Date:
September 20
Times:
10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Venue

Downtown Raleigh
11 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
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Phone:
919.707.9800

Organizer

Miranda Dowdy
919.707.9885

Sponsorship & Support

BugFest is sponsored by:

With additional support from:

In-kind support provided by Armstrong’s Cricket Farm Georgia, Pepsi Bottling Ventures, and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton-Downtown Raleigh.