Dates: January 18–19, 2025
Location: Downtown Crystal River, Florida

Each winter, Crystal River honors its famous residents — the manatees — with a weekend full of fun, food, and family activities. The Florida Manatee Festival features live music on multiple stages, local art and craft vendors, a wide selection of food trucks, and guided manatee boat tours in Kings Bay. It’s a wonderful way to experience the area’s small-town charm and the natural beauty that makes Crystal River unique.

Learn more: Official Florida Manatee Festival Page