A FREE 2-day event that aims to educate attendees about sharks & how we can better understand their place on Earth within the ocean’s ecosystems. Free to attend, there'll be activities for all ages including an educational village, food trucks, beer gardens, live music & more.
When:
September 17th 12-10pm
September 18th 12-8pm
Where:
The Seawalk Pavilion Jacksonville Beach Florida
Music Headliners:
Saturday - Moon Taxi
Sunday - John Oates of “Hall & Oates”
VIP TICKET LINK
Education Village Activations: The Education Village is presented by The Ocean
Conservancy (when mentioning please include that)
1. The Ocean Conservancy - Immersive Virtual Reality Experience from Sachamama
exploring the Florida Springs, Rivers & Oceans
2. The Museum of Science & History - A mobile planetarium on the carbon cycle narrated
by Liam Neeson
3. Jacksonville University - Live, interactive touch tanks
4. OCEARCH - Shark tagging trackers & lesson from one of the research scientists on the
ship
Educational Panels:
1. Micro-plastics, Micro-fibers & Marine Debris
2. Water Quality (Implications & Solutions)
3. Marine Science Conservation
a. Dr. Al Dove - VP of Sustainability for the Georgia Aquarium
b. Dr. Quinton White - Executive Director of the Marine Science Research Institute
4. Sea Level Rise & Adaptation
VIP Experience:
1. Complimentary food & beverage experience
a. Food provided by The Local @ Neptune Beach
b. Drinks: Michelob Ultra Pure Gold, Press Seltzer, Gratitude Organic Ice Tea, Open
Water & more
2. Pit access to the concerts (preferred viewing area)
3. Shaded and cooled lounge
4. Private VIP bars
5. A/C bathrooms
6. Artist encounters
7. Premiere viewing areas
Food Trucks
1. Brochacoes Fusion Tacos
2. Twisted Okie
3. Delish Kabobs
4. Brazilicious
5. Frozen Sweet Truck
6. Mr Softee
7. Roccos Pizzeria
8. Daddy O's
9. Saffron
10. The Hyppo Pops
Fun Facts
1. No single-use plastics at the event
a. All water, beer & seltzer is 100% recyclable aluminum cans
2. Vendor Village is powered by Solar Generators from GENEVERSE
3. 1 of 3 Flagship locations for The Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup
a. Happening in the morning before each event
4. Face painter & other kids educational activities on-site
FAQs
1. Is Florida Fin Fest free to attend?
a. Yes
2. Are dogs allowed at the event?
a. Yes, on leash
3. Is Florida Fin Fest kid friendly?
a. Yes, this is a family friendly event, with activities for families
4. Do I have to be 21 to buy a VIP ticket?
a. No
5. We will have a strict RESTRICTED ITEMS list. Please reference below:
a. No tents, umbrellas, or temporary structures of any kind, towels and blankets are
permitted
b. No weapons, knives, firearms or any kind of item that can be used as a weapon
c. No narcotics or illegal substances will be permitted
d. No outside food or beverages
e. All bags are subject to search
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