Come celebrate bats like the rock stars that they are!
Lubee Bat Conservancy is excited to welcome everyone back to the 17th Annual Florida Bat Festival to be held Saturday, October 23rd!!
Come celebrate with us as we continue to spread bat conservation awareness and enjoy all the batty fun festivities! Our family friendly festival promises to be a fun-filled event! Enjoy Games & Activities in the Kid Zone, Shop from Local Artisans, Sample Tasty Foods from local Food Trucks, Speak with Bat Experts While Enjoying the Worlds LARGEST bats, Local Conservation Non-Profits, & Listen to Live Music while Enjoying Unlimited Samples in the Beer Garden from Local Florida Breweries.
ADMISSION DONATION:
$5 AGES 5-12
$8 AGES 13 & up
KIDS 4 AND UNDER FREE
Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
BEER GARDEN:
Participants must be 21 years old on or before October 23rd, 2021.
Tickets are $25 until September 30th, 2021.
Then starting October 1st, tickets will be $28 online and at the gate.
Beer Garden participants receive a wristband and a 5oz souvenir glass for UNLIMITED beer samples.
Beer Garden ticket includes general festival entry.
Purchase Tickets Online here.
All funds collected are used for our ongoing conservation & community education programs.
More information to come.
We are looking for wonderful sponsors for the 17th Annual Florida Bat Festival!
Find our Sponsorship Packet here.
Sponsor List:
BAT CRUSADER LEVEL - $1500
FOREST PROTECTOR - $1000
TREE GAURDIAN LEVEL - $500
Mary D. Smith - #1 Lubee Docent
SEED DISPERSER LEVEL - $250
POLLINATOR LEVEL - $125
Apply to be a vendor at the
17th Annual Florida Bat Festival! Late fee applies after September 30th. Applications will not be accepted after October 8th.
Vendor Registration Form.
Vendor List:
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Bevies Botanical Beauties
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Cookies By Ash - FOOD VENDOR Vegan
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Db's Rolling Dough - FOOD VENDOR Vegan options
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Eim Thai Food Truck - Food Vendor
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Ellaridge
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Florida Fish & wildlife Conservation Commission, Bear management
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Frog Cottage Jewelry
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Fun Time Foods - Food Vendor
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Lulu's Gelato - Food Vendor
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Paynes Prairie Chapter Florida Nature Plant Society
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Stubbies Pop-Up Sausages - Food Vendor
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Sweet Spell Bakery - Food Vendor VEGAN
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town of LaCrosse Fire Department
OUT OF TOWN GUESTS!
Spend the night in style after Bat Fest at Hotel Eleo! "Rediscover Southern hospitality and indulge in contemporary luxury at its finest in the heart of Gator Country." Hotel Eleo has partnered with Lubee and is offering a discounted rates for an overnight visitors!
What could be better than bats, posh accommodations, and close to everything Gainesville! Don't miss this opportunity!
