FL Bat Festival 2026
Sat, Oct 24
|Lubee Bat Conservancy
Meet the largest bats in the world! Join us as we celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of the Florida Bat Festival.
Time & Location
Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
Lubee Bat Conservancy, 1309 NW 192nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
About the Event
Calling all bat enthusiasts, animal & nature lovers, festival fans, and curious minds!
For over two decades, the Florida Bat Festival has been a much-anticipated, family-friendly fall festival and a celebration of education, conservation, and excitement.
Join Lubee Bat Conservancy on Saturday, October 24th, from 10 AM–5 PM for a day filled with engaging activities, captivating exhibits, and unforgettable experiences for the whole family - including a chance to meet the world’s largest bats!
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate 22 years of bat conservation and education through the FL Bat Festival. Mark your calendars, gather your family and friends, and help us make this year’s Florida Bat Festival unforgettable for all.
ADMISSION DONATION
Tickets
FL Bat Festival Ticket - Child
General Admission. Ages 5-12 years.
$5.00
Goes on sale
Mar 01, 12:00 AM EST
FL Bat Festival Ticket - Adult
General Admission. Ages 13 & older.
$10.00
Goes on sale
Mar 01, 12:00 AM EST
FBF - Early Bat Beer Garden
This ticket grants one adult (21+) access to the Florida Bat Festival Beer Garden and includes General Admission to the festival. Do not purchase a separate General Admission ticket. Participants must be 21 years of age or older on or before October 24, 2005 and present a valid ID at the entry. Beer Garden participants receive one souvenir tasting glass (no replacements). All ages are welcome in the Beer Garden area; alcohol service is restricted to 21+.
$25.00
Goes on sale
Mar 01, 12:00 AM EST