Turtle Fest​

The Volusia/Flagler Turtle Patrol holds its annual Turtle Fest each spring. Turtle Fest is our primary fundraiser. Each year activities include face painting, turtle races, live music, entertainment, white elephant sales, a variety of vendors and wares, local artists and crafts along with food and beverages for sale. If possible, a turtle from rehabilitation is released on the beach mid-afternoon. Educational exhibits and materials are often available from organizations such as Gamble Rogers State Park, the Marine Science Center and other environmental organizations. Information on volunteer opportunities and Turtle Nest Adoptions as well as Turtle Fest t-shirts and turtle merchandise are available. All proceeds go to the Volusia/Flagler Turtle Patrol. We hope to see you there!​

2024 Turtle Fest Photos​

​The 2024 Turtle Fest included the release of Loggerhead Sea Turtle named Snoqualmie. "Sno" was rescued on December 2, 2023 in St. Johns County. She was critically anemic and emaciated. When she arrived for rehabilitation, she weighed only 51.9 lbs. At her Turtle Fest release, she weighed in at a healthy 90 lbs. Good luck, Sno! (photos below)​

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2024 Turtle Fest Sponsors
​Please support our 2024 Turtle Fest Sponsors. They help make morning patrols possible!​

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