Florida Manatee Festival

12/31/2025 - 12/31/2026

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39th Annual Florida Manatee Festival

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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 ...

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Live Interactive Pirate Improv at the Black Shades Pumphouse stage

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Saturday, January 17th, 2026Pumphouse stage brought to you by Black ShadesPumphouse Plunder: Live Pirate Improv with Twistid Arts InitiativePrepare to be boarded by comedy at the Pumphouse Stage, brought to you by Black Shades, ...

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Scott Lockhart at the Black Shades Pumphouse stage

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, January 17th, 2026 Pumphouse stage brought to you by Black Shades performance in between improv

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Mertailor's Magical Mermaid Photo-Op at the water fountain near Art In The Park

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Add a little magic to your festival weekend with The Mertailor’s Mermaid Photo Op. Taking place Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am–11:00 a.m. at the water fountain near Art in the Park, this whimsical photo opportunity invites festivalgoers of all ages to ...

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Free entry to Three Sisters Springs & Visitor's Center and Nature Store

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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 ...

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Dog Soccer Games - Saturday Interactive Entertainment

9:45 AM - 4:45 PM

The Florida Manatee Festival is happy to welcome back The World Famous Undefeated National Champion Professional Soccer Dog Team, the Soccer Collies !!!! Kids of all ages (and even adults) won’t want to miss this fun and exciting ...

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Hippie Gypsy at the Black Shades Heritage Village Gazebo Stage

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at the Black Shades Heritage Village Gazebo Stage

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Money for Nothin' at the Waterfront Main Stage

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

10:30 am - 1:30 pm, Saturday, January 17th. The Alexander Real Estate Waterfront Main Stage

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The British Rock Invasion at the Alexander Real Estate Waterfront Main stage

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

2:45 pm - 3:45 pm; Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at the Alexander Real Estate Waterfront main stage

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Live Interactive Pirate Improv at the Pumphouse brought to you by Black Shades

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, January 18th, 2026 Pumphouse Stage brought to you by Black Shades Pumphouse Plunder: Live Pirate Improv with Twistid Arts Initiative Prepare to be boarded by comedy at the Pumphouse Stage, brought to you by Black Shades, as ...

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