FL Bat Festival 2024

Calling All Bat Enthusiasts, Animal & Nature Lovers, Festival Partakers, and Curious Minds!

For two decades, the Florida Bat Festival has been a much-anticipated Family Friendly Fall Festival and is a beacon of education, conservation, and excitement, AND this year, we're celebrating our 20th Anniversary in grand style! Join Lubee Bat Conservancy on Saturday, October 26th from 10-5pm for a day filled with thrilling activities, captivating exhibits, and unforgettable experiences for the whole family. And of course, the world’s largest bats!

Here's why you don’t want to miss out on this year's annual event ...

Explore the Fascinating World of Bats: From the tiny pipistrelles to the majestic flying foxes, immerse yourself in the diversity of bat species through engaging exhibits, interactive displays, and educational presentations.

Discover the Importance of Bats in Ecosystems: Did you know that bats play a crucial role in pollination, pest control, and planting seeds? Discover the 3P’s of the bat world! Learn about their vital contributions to our environment and the importance of conservation efforts to protect these remarkable creatures.

Engage in Fun-Filled Activities & Shopping: From face painting to bat-themed crafts to visiting 100+ vendors, there's something for everyone at the FL Bat Festival! Get creative, unleash your imagination, and take-home unique souvenirs to commemorate your day.

Food Truck Delights: Refuel and recharge with an array of mouthwatering food options available throughout the festival grounds. Whether you're craving savory snacks, vegan nums, or sweet delights, we've got you covered!

Enjoy the Beer Garden in Oak Hollow: The Florida Bat Festival Beer Garden is the perfect shaded place to embrace the great outdoors on Lubee property. Sit under 250+ year old Live Oaks while enjoying brews from numerous local Florida breweries, live music on the Oak Hollow Stage, savory foods, or marveling & admiring the beauty of our oak trees that have been around since the American Revolutionary War! Ticket required to enjoy the beers, not the shade, food, or music! 😉 See ticket information below.

Support Conservation Efforts: Your attendance at the Florida Bat Festival directly impacts and contributes to our bats here at Lubee and vital conservation initiatives aimed at preserving bats and their habitats.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate 20 years of bat conservation and education at the Florida Bat Festival! Mark your calendars, gather your family and friends, and together let's make the 20th FL Bat Festival an unforgettable experience for all.

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ADMISSION DONATION:

$5 AGES 5-12

$10 AGES 13 & up

Children 4 & under are FREE

NO PETS ALLOWED. Service dogs allowed on festival grounds, NOT Bat Viewing area.

Online Ticket Sales end October 25th (11:59pm). Tickets can be purchased at the gate day of event.

BEER GARDEN:  TICKETS ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 850!

Beer Garden Ticket Holder must be 21 years old on or before October 26th, 2003.

• ​$25 EARLY BAT🦇Beer Garden Tickets (March 1st - May 31st)
• $35 Beer Garden Tickets (June 1st - September 30th) September 30th is the LAST day to purchase Beer Garden Tickets online.
• $40 Beer Garden Tickets  at the gate October 26th while supplies last!

Beer Garden participants will receive a 21 & up wristband and a 5oz souvenir glass for UNLIMITED beer samples.

Beer Garden ticket includes general festival entry.

ALL ticket sales are final. Ticket funds collected are used for Lubee Bat Conservancy's resident bats and our ongoing conservation & community education programs. Thank you for your support!!