Stay & Play!
Come for the festival but stay for EVERYTHING ELSE! Crystal River is home to so much more than the manatee. From incredible dining and shopping to even more adventures by land, sea, or air you definitely want to stretch this vacation as long as you can to enjoy our slice of paradise on the Nature Coast!
The word around Town
From BIG NEWS in our small town to updates on what you can expect with your experience, the Word Around Town is your direct connection to The Florida Manatee Festival
Parking & Directions
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Read MoreFestival Memories
Title 35 Years of Festival memories!
Read More"This is a wonderful festival! Tons of vendors and choices for food and art!! Also very well organized by the volunteers. Citrus County Chamber of Commerce. very good job at this event!!!"
- Jens Metal Art & Design
"The festival was fun, and the kayaking was awesome!! We saw a ton of manatees, and our guide was very friendly and informative. The kids favorite part was the magic show, the magician was hilarious and amazing. All the kids in the audience kept thinking they had his tricks figured out, but he would surprise the audience every time."
- Jason Debney
"Great set up, a ton to see and do, and everyone was so friendly! 10/10 highly recommend."
- Chelsea Fuller
"So much to see and do. Lots of people. So organized. So many selections of items to buy and enjoy. Great selection of food."
- Joan Bladek
"- Jennifer Rippey
Schedule Your Experience!
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Guided Kayak Tours
Schedule your guided kayak tour in advance to ensure your experience!
Music Lineup
Don't miss your favorite musician or discover new talent! Find a full lineup of our musical entertainment to plan your day!