Estuary Fest 2025

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve hosts Estuary Fest 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 27, 2025. This annual event in Ponte Vedra Beach celebrates National Estuaries Week and offers a mix of music, art, food, entertainment, and educational activities for all ages.

The Estuary Fest is free and open to everyone. The event features food trucks, a raffle, and a scavenger hunt with cool prize bags loaded with goodies. 

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve is one of 29 national estuarine research reserves in the U.S., all devoted to protecting the natural biodiversity and cultural resources within the nation's estuaries as well as providing educational programs and conducting research.

Estuary Fest 2024 is your chance to enjoy the beauty of Florida's coastal ecosystems while learning about the vital role estuaries play in our environment.

Admission: Free.

When: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Where: GTM Research Environmental Center is located at 505 Guana River Road in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082.

About GTMNERR: The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve is a protected stretch of land consisting of wetlands, estuaries, and more on Florida's East Coast that actively works to maintain and help preserve the natural landscape of Florida. The GTMNERR's volunteers and employees are dedicated to the preservation of an unspoiled and undeveloped natural treasure, supporting a vibrant ecosystem and subsystems.