PICS: Thousands Attend Butterfly Festival In Dunwoody

DUNWOODY, GA -- The largest butterfly festival in metro Atlanta went off with flying colors this past weekend. Nearly 4,000 people came out to enjoy the Dunwoody Nature Center’s 24th annual Butterfly Festival, organizers said. Set up in three tents, the butterfly displays were presented by Cox Enterprises.

The event wasn't just about beautiful insects. Attendees also took part in a host of other activities such as playing games, making music and crafts. (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

The event has long been a family favorite for north Fulton County. The festival ended with a rousing performance by the Dunwoody High School Drumline.

Images via James Barker