A Magical Evening in the Swamp

Saturday, October 24, 2026 4pm - 8pm at Lee Tartt Nature Preserve, Grenada, MS

$10 admission / 5 & under FREE

Advance Tickets

This is your chance to see a swamp differently.

As the sun sets over Lee Tartt Nature Preserve, the forest awakens with glowing lanterns, giant butterflies and moths, magical creatures, curious sculptures, music, lights, and unexpected discoveries. Created by professional artists and hundreds of community members, the Enchanted Forest celebrates imagination, creativity, and the remarkable beauty of a Mississippi cypress swamp.

Whether you're six or sixty, you'll find something to make you smile, wonder, and maybe even look at the natural world with fresh eyes.

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your curiosity.

Your ticket includes:

  • Admission to the Enchanted Forest

  • Access to the illuminated trail

  • Art installations throughout the preserve

  • Live music

  • Hands-on activities 

  • Wagon ride

  • Fire pit and gathering areas

  • live Mississippi animals 

Food & Drinks will be available for purchase including: Weenie Roasting & S'More Kits, cake pops, trail mix, cold water and soft drinks

Your EnchANted Journey...

The Enchanted Forest Trail
A journey through glowing art installations, giant lanterns, magical creatures, whimsical surprises, and handmade wonders inspired by the beauty and mystery of the swamp where you find yourself at the Butterfly Ball. This year's theme celebrates butterflies, moths, and metamorphosis—the remarkable transformation of both nature and imagination.

1. ARRIVE & RIDE
Park, then hop aboard the wagon for your ride to the swamp gate.

2. DISCOVER
Meet the live animals and explore the Green Dragon Apothecary.

3. ENTER THE ENCHANTED FOREST
Follow the storybook trail toward the Butterfly Ball and discover what awaits along the way.

4. GATHER & UNWIND
Return to the main event area for fire, food, drinks, restrooms, and time to visit with friends.

Explore at your own pace - the magic unfolds throughout the evening.

Community Workshops

The Enchanted Forest comes to life through a series of free community workshops led by professional Mississippi artists. Community members transformed simple natural and recycled materials into the lanterns, creatures, sculptures, and curious creations that will fill the trails on opening night.

This year's theme celebrates butterflies, moths, and metamorphosis—the remarkable transformation of both nature and imagination.