Florida Manatee Festival

38th Annual Florida Manatee Festival

The Florida Manatee Festival returns for its 38th year to the manatee capital of the world, downtown Crystal River, on Saturday and Sunday, January 18th & 19th! Produced by The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, we are pleased to welcome Coast to Coast Heating & Air Conditioning as our presenting sponsor.

The Florida Manatee Festival is consistently rated by attendees as the best outdoor event in Citrus County! Featuring a wide selection of delicious cuisine choices, the Florida Manatee Festival is pleased to offer a tasty selection of delectable delights at the food court right near the main stage in Kings Bay Park along with a beer and wine garden.

Schedule Of Events:
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM - Free entry to Three Sisters Springs and Visitor's Center and Nature Store

As a joint offering of the Florida Manatee Festival, Friends of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex, City of Crystal River, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, you can take a free shuttle right from the Manatee Festival to Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge's open house at Three Sisters Springs and the refuge Visitor Center! Fun and informative programs will be held throughout the weekend at both the Three Sisters Springs property and the refuge Visitor Center. Many conservation organizations will host information booths. Buses will run on Saturday, January 18th and Sunday, January 19th with pickup and drop off located near the entry gate by Nortons on 5th Street.

Location: 16 NE 5th St, Crystal River, FL 34429

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Art in the Park

Are you ready to embark on an artistic adventure like no other? Join us on January 18th & 19th in Crystal River, the Manatee Capital of the world, and step into a world of creativity at our captivating "Art in the Park" attraction.

Join us in celebrating the beauty of art, culture, and our favorite floating friends, the Manatees. The 38th Annual Florida Manatee Festival is a must-attend event that promises unforgettable memories and artistic inspiration!

Location: Crystal River Town Square

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Community Color Project with Twistid Arts Initiative

Work alongside the Twistid Arts Initiative Artists to complete a beautiful community-driven mural at the Splash Pad by the Pump House in downtown Crystal River. Open to all ages! No cost to join, donations are appreciated to benefit the Twistid Arts Initiative.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Reggie Real Star at the Heritage Village Gazebo Stage

Brought to You by Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Sada Davidson and Midnight Sun at the Waterfront Main Stage

Brought to You by Alexander Real Estate

Location: Kings Bays Park
Waterfront Main Stage

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - The JoJo and Jay Experience at the Little Springs Park Gazebo Stage

Brought to You by Crystal River Preserve State Park

Find your perfect spot under the shade and experience an unforgettable musical journey with The Jojo & Jay Experience at the Florida Manatee Festival! Taking the Little Spring Park Gazebo Stage from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, this dynamic duo seamlessly blends decades of musical influences into a captivating, genre-spanning performance.

Location:
Little Springs Park
Gazebo Stage

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM - Smokin' and Forever Foreigner at the Waterfront Main Stage
Smokin’: 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Forever Foreigner: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Brought to You by Alexander Real Estate

Location:
Kings Bay Park
Waterfront Main Stage

Admission: Adults: $10
12/Under: FREE