May 3rd, 2025  11am to 3pm

Join us for an unforgettable day of Gator-filled fun at Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill GatorFest 2025! Mark your calendars for May 3rd, 2025, because this is one event you won’t want to miss. Celebrating Gator Beach, this fun-filled GatorFest event includes: Gator Food Cooking Contest, Gator Shows, Vendor Booths, Alcohol Tasting, Kid’s Activities… and more!

This action-packed 4 hour event kicks off at 11am and runs until 3pm, enough time to get your gator food and drink on!

GatorFest is raising awareness and much-needed funds for a remarkable charity that’s making a real difference in our local area – Alaqua Wildlife Refuge.

The Best Gator Festival in Northwest Florida

Kid's Activities

Face Painting • Henna Tattoos
Gator Games • Gator Painting
Fudnominals • & Gator Shows

Adult Activities

Gator Food Tasting
Alcohol Beverage Sampling
Food Voting • Music • Gator Shows

Food Competition

Gator Cooking Competition • Local Chefs
People’s Choice & Judges Awards