Posted by: TurtleFest is not only a cool name for a fun and free family event but it also helps support sea turtles and the oceans where they reside. Plus, there's nonstop entertainment, food & drink options, vendors, exhibits, hands-on activities and more.
The festival is on Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 21-22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Loggerhead Park, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach. Admission is free. Vendor prices vary. For more event details and parking or shuttle information, visit marinelife.org/turtlefest.
Event includes interactive exhibits, vendors and a slide overlooking the water, along with other outdoor and nature-related fun for kids. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center features and promotes ocean conservation through educational exhibits with marine life. Event features food vendors, live music, art, shopping, games, and other family-friendly activities. Call 561-627-8280.
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More than 16,000 guests will come together at TurtleFest 2026, a free-admission event that promotes ocean conservation through interactive educational exhibits and marine life, as well as music, art, shopping, games, and other family-friendly activities.
Click here and scroll down for a complete list of live bands and musical groups performing.
TurtleFest Tips
Register Online for Faster Entry!
- Take your reusable water bottle for the hydration station.
- Free Parking & Shuttle is at FPL in Juno Beach, 700 Universe Blvd.
- Ride share program pickup & drop off is at the Juno Beach Pier.
- Wear your past TurtleFest merch for a chance to win prizes!
- Check the band lineup so you don’t miss your favorite band!
- Explore the educational talks, hands on activities & more!
- Check out 100+ vendors including more on Ocean Drive.
- Find “Humphrey” the humpback whale for a great photo opp!
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