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Butterfly Lodge Museum
2026 Summer Event Calendar

Sunday May 24th
Pancake Breakfast Applewhite Pavilion

Serving from 8-11 Start your summer with yummy pancakes prepared by our own Greer firemen.

🔥 Made and served by your local heroes
🍊 Mimosas available for purchase

 

Saturday, June 6th
Amber Sampson "Arizona's Ark of Taste Foods"

Chef and Cultural Anthropologist Amber Sampson brings you on a journey of taste around Arizona's heritage food history. Sampson will expand on Arizona's Ark of Taste, a living catalog of foods facing extinction, including the local, heritage, and native foods that are unique to Arizona's food history. – 1:00 – 2:30pm

 

Saturday, June 13th
Food and Dancing with Centerfire

Pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw! Centerfire covers a mix of '60s-'90s classic rock, country, and pop. Food for sale 5:00-6:30 p.m. with Dancing at 5:30-8:30. $15 pre-sale, $20 at the door! Also: Kids Meal (including a slider-sized pork bun, applesauce, chips, 1/2 brownie & drink, $7 pre-sale, $10 at the door!

 

Saturday, July 4th
Phoebe Fox

Local Arizona Children’s Book Author will read and sign her book, “Otter Spotter Is Here” combined with a kid’s craft/activity – 11:00 – 12:30

 

Saturday, July 4th
Salt River Brass Band - 1:30-3:30 p.m.

The Salt River Brass Band will be playing Patriotic music for American's 250! Stop in to savor the flavor of delicious ice cream during intermission and gathering with friends.

 

Sunday July 5th
GFD Pancake Breakfast

Firemen’s Summer Pancake Breakfast! Serving from 8:00–11:00 AM
Start your summer right with a delicious pancake breakfast prepared by our very own Greer Firemen! Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a morning of good food and great community!
🔥 Made and served by your local heroes
🍊 Mimosas available for purchase

 

Saturday, July 18th
Country Dancing + Lessons in the White Mountains

Stop in for the 3 B’s — Burgers, Brats & Beer! Grab a bite, raise a glass, and hit the floor. Dance lessons from Steve and Deena that are fun, easy, and a great time for all ages. Food for sale 5:00-6:30 p.m. Tickets will be available for pre-sale on line or in the Giftshop. Pre-sale price = $15.00 and $10.00 for kids meal.

Saturday, August 1st
Native American Artisan Show

Stop by and shop for unique handmade items by Native American artisans some of whom will be demonstrating their craft. 10:00 – 3:00 pm

Saturday, August 8th
Guest Speaker, Joan Meiners

“The Arizona Trail: An 850-mile Mountain Bike Exploration of Climate Change” Joan spent 7 weeks in the Fall of 2025 travelling the 850- mile Arizona Trail on her mountain bike. From the Mexican Border to Utah, she witnessed some of the most pressing climate issues in Arizona today. Joan documented her incredible journey and will share her story at this talk. 1:00 – 2:30 pm

 

Saturday, August 15th
Annual Summer Fundraiser Celebrate Ferragosto!

One of Italy's most important summer holidays and our Annual Fundraiser.. Food catered by Eclectica Galleria 5:00-6:30 p.m. Live Auction & Raffle with Live music from 5:30-8:00pm.

Pre-sale tickets available for $40/each through 8/8/26; then $45 at the door.

Saturday, August 29th
Guest Speaker Matthew Goodwin

"Getting Deeper Into The Grand Canyon & Other Natural Wonders"

Matthew Goodwin asks, “Why are we drawn to such places as the Grand Canyon?” In this presentation, he will discuss people’s relationship with natural landscapes and focus on some of Arizona’s most iconic locations. He will talk about the ethical implications of our interactions with these spaces, and what philosophy can teach us about our encounters with nature. 1:00 - 2:30pm

 

Friday, September 4th
Catch Fat Chance Band!

Kick off your holiday weekend the right way! 🔥

Join us for mouthwatering BBQ and live music from the Fat Chance Band. Great food, great tunes, and great vibes — what more could you need?
No reservations required — just bring your friends and your appetite! 🎶🍖

 

Saturday, September 5th
Guest Speaker Nanibaa Beck

“Grounded: Creating with Land in Contemporary Native American Art” – In this presentation, Nanibaa will focus on the representation of places that Indigenous artists in Arizona are making in their art. From jewelry, to weaving, to photography, the lived landscape features prominently in Indigenous art. As a Diné jeweler with decades of experience in Native art spaces, she will demonstrate how the stones and materials connect to their national homelands 1:00 – 2:30

 

Friday, September 11th, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Legends of the White Mountains: an evening with author Dan Deublein

Join us for a Happy Hour Reception with our local Author who will unveil the third book in his Trilogy set here in the White Mountains. Reception is from 4-4:30 followed by a talk and book signing. There will be music, snacks, drinks and a raffle! All proceeds will benefit the Butterfly Lodge Museum.

 

Saturdays
Kid Craft & Storytime - 11:00am - 12:30pm

Join our Kids Craft team for a Story and fun craft afterward on Saturday afternoons during the season. Meet at the Tipi where Storytime takes place!

Event questions? Contact us:

Museum Contact Information
Email: manager@butterflylodgemuseum.org

Website: www.butterflymuseum.org
Phone: 928-270-8849

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Butterfly Lodge Museum | Copyright 2021 All Rights Reserved
928-270-8849
4 Co Rd 1126 Greer, AZ 85927
Mailing Address: PO Box 76 Greer, AZ 85927
Make Checks Payable To: Butterfly Lodge Museum

Butterfly Lodge Museum | Copyright 2021 All Rights Reserved
4 Co Rd 1126 Greer, AZ 85927 | 928-735-7514

Butterfly Lodge Museum
Copyright 2021 All Rights Reserved
4 Co Rd 1126 Greer, AZ 85927
928-270-8849
Mailing Address:
PO Box 76 Greer, AZ 85927
Make Checks Payable To:
Butterfly Lodge Museum