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3rd Annual Sea Turtle Festival
Salty Shells & Sea Turtle Tales!
April 18, 2026 10:00am – 4:00pm
Main Beach Fernandina
Music – Food – Vendors – Kids Corner – Conservation Exhibits
The Sea Turtle Festival was born from our founder’s passion for sea turtles and ocean conservation. Designed with kids at the heart of every experience, the festival inspires children and families to learn through hands-on discovery—especially in the Kids Corner and our beloved Pretend Sea Turtle Hospital, where kids become junior rescuers. Featuring ocean conservation exhibitors, live music, food trucks, local nonprofits, and a vendor village. The Sea Turtle Festival creates a fun, family-friendly day at the beach, brings the community together, while inspiring a lifelong love for sea turtles and the ocean.
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Why Becoming a Sponsor Matters
On April 18, 2026, we’ll host our 3rd Annual Sea Turtle Festival—a free, family-friendly event focused on conservation, creativity, and coastal education.
For many children, a single moment can spark a lifelong passion. At the Sea Turtle Festival, that spark often begins when they meet our pretend “sick” sea turtle, step into the Pretend Sea Turtle Hospital, or discover how simple, everyday choices can help them become ocean heroes.
👉 Sponsor Turtle Fest
Exhibitor Registration
We’re inviting local nonprofits and community conservation groups to exhibit at this year’s Sea Turtle Festival—no exhibitor fee. We have a few spots left and are especially seeking children-focused programs and environmental or conservation organizations. It’s a great chance to connect with families, share your mission, and inspire our community.
Become a Volunteer
Join our Beach Junki crew and help make Sea Turtle Fest 2026 our best event yet! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with setup, kids’ activities, our pretend sea turtle hospital, and more. It’s a fun, meaningful way to give back, meet amazing people, and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
👉 Sign Up to Volunteer
All volunteers will receive a Beach Junki drawstring bag, your color choice. Plus 1 ticket to our basket drawing as a thank-you for your time and heart.
We are incredibly grateful for our generous 2026 Sea Turtle Festival sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor Spotlight: VyStar Credit Union
We are incredibly thankful for VyStar Credit Union’s continued support as the Presenting Sponsor of our Sea Turtle Festival. Their partnership goes far beyond funding — VyStar truly shows up for our community.
Each year, VyStar brings their employees out for an annual beach cleanup, working alongside Beach Junki to protect our coastline and support sea turtle conservation. That hands-on commitment is what makes this partnership so special.
Thank you, VyStar, for leading by example and continuing to Do Good for our beaches and our community.
We are so grateful to Renewal by Andersen for being a Hatchling Hero sponsor and for their continued support of our mission. Their commitment to Beach Junki helps us protect sea turtles, educate our community, and inspire the next generation of ocean stewards. Thank you for believing in our work and for helping our festival—and our impact—continue to grow.
We are incredibly thankful to Sea Turtle Conservancy for their support as a Hatchling Hero sponsor. Having the backing of such a respected leader in sea turtle conservation means so much to our mission and to the work we do every day to protect these incredible animals. Their acknowledgment remind us that even a small, community-driven festival can make a real difference for sea turtles.Support sea turtle survival with the Florida Sea Turtle Specialty License Plate, supported by Sea Turtle Conservancy. Proceeds directly fund sea turtle conservation, rescue, and education efforts across Florida—an easy way to make a difference every day
We are incredibly excited and grateful to recognize VFW Auxiliary Post 4351 for their generous sponsorship and continued support of Beach Junki and our Sea Turtle Festival!.
Because of VFW Post 4351 and, we are able to create a meaningful event that inspires ocean stewardship, protects sea turtles, and brings our community together for a shared purpose.
Thank you for standing beside us and helping us make a lasting impact for our beaches, wildlife, and future generations.
We are so happy to welcome Lavender Ladies as a Turtle Guardian Sponsor for Sea Turtle Festival!
Thanks to amazing partners like Lavender Ladies, we’re able to create interactive experiences for families.
Lavender Ladies’ commitment to community and coastal conservation truly reflects the heart of what this festival is all about — protecting what we love most: our beaches and sea turtles.
We are incredibly grateful for their generosity and proud to have them as part of the Beach Junki family and our growing circle of ocean advocates.
Thank you to Exit One Stop Realty. We are proud to have as a sponsor for our Sea Turtle Festival! Their support helps us continue our mission of protecting sea turtles through education, community outreach, and hands-on conservation.
Because of sponsors like them, we are able to host meaningful programs like our Pretend Sea Turtle Hospital, Scout the Traveling Sea Turtle, and free educational activities for the public.
Big shout-out to North Florida Recordings for helping bring the music and stage to life at our Sea Turtle Festival this year! 🎶🐢
Your expertise, support, and behind-the-scenes magic make a huge difference, and we’re so grateful to have you as part of this conservation-loving community. Thanks for helping us create an unforgettable day for our performers, speakers, and everyone who joins us on the beach!
Thank you, Keep Nassau Beautiful, for partnering with us and providing clean drinking water for our event attendees. Your support helps us reduce waste, stay sustainable, and keep our community refreshed while we work together to protect our beaches and marine life. We would also like to recognize Keep Nassau Beautiful as an in-kind sponsor for their generous support. We truly appreciate all that you do for our community!
Your Support Makes a Difference
Proceeds from the Sea Turtle Festival help Beach Junki continue its vital conservation initiatives and community programs.
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