Alligator Creek Fest

Enjoy free BBQ, music, kayak tours, e-bike test drives, environmental expo, & raffle all in celebration of Alligator Creek! Calling all South Venice neighbors! BBQ Be our guest for fresh, grilled lunch. Register to let us know you're coming for lunch. First come, first served while supplies last. Kayaking FREE RENTAL + GUIDED TOUR: Sign up at the event ONLY. Tours go out at 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, and 1:05 pm. All gear included (kayak, paddle, life vest). E-Bike Test Drives / Self Guided Tours Test drive an e-bike around the neighborgood or to Shamrock Park. Sign up at the event ONLY. Safety demos will be at 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm. Live Demos and Raffle Explore live demonstrations on Florida gardening, native plants, sustainable seafood recipes, kayak and boater safety, sailing, e-bikes, fish in Alligator Creek, shark science, microforests, marine debris, wildlife safety, and more. Visit them all to win raffle prizes! We can't wait to show you how to connect with our beautiful local waters and what you can do as an Alligator Creek neighbor to protect the creek, the bay, and its wildlife! Lots of Fun, Low Impact We're working to reduce our festival footprint! Please consider walking or biking, especially since limited street parking is available. Help us get to ZERO landfill waste, bring your own reusable water bottle and use our fill station. BONUS Florida coastal living - we love it! Here are your free guides to Florida-friendly coastal living - all you need to know to LOVE LIFE and LIVE GREEN. Courtesy of Sarasota County and Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and the Science and Environment Council. The Green Living Toolkit The Alligator Creek Virtual Tour The Bay Roamer's Guide ------------------ We are the Science and Environment Council, a collaborative group of over 40 local environmental organizations working to protect and improve the environment: www.scienceandenvironment.org. Together with our partners, Sarasota County, South Venice Yacht Club, Bicycles International, U.S. Coast Guard, Englewood Sailing Association, Environmental Conservancy of North Port, Florida Native Plant Society (Mangrove Chapter), Minorities in Shark Sciences, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Sarasota Bay Watch, South Venice Civic Association, Stocking Savvy, Suncoast Urban Reforesters, UF/IFAS Extension and Master Gardeners, Venice Area Audubon Society, and Venice Locale, we're excited to bring you the 7th Annual Alligator Creek Fest!