Florida Skunk Rescue

Come join us for our first time attending this event which is sponsored by The Thomas Promise Foundation.

The San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival began in 1967 as a small Jaycee project in San Antonio, Florida. In 1973, arts and crafts were added as an important part of the event. The Rattlesnake and Gopher Enthusiasts (R.A.G.E., Inc.) managed and grew the event successfully until 2012. From 2012 - 2016, the festival was managed by Rotary Clubs as a fund raiser for local charities and in 2017 the Thomas Promise Foundation stepped in to continue this great community festival. This year the festival will move to the Pasco County Fairgrounds to allow for ease of parking and festival growth, but the traditional activities will remain central to the event.

Food, arts & crafts, live music, wildlife, children’s games, and local history are highlighted each year. Family fun and entertainment are a main focus of the event. Note: Hours for Saturday are 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm.

Admission, petting zoo, playground, live music, Torres Family Circus, decorated photo spots, costume contests are FREE! Individual rides and activities, including pony rides, rock wall, bounce houses, zip line and pumpkin painting, have their own set price ranging from $1 – $10. While some vendor booths may accept cards, many are cash only so please be prepared. For your convenience we will have one ATM setup in front of our farmer’s market. Although our Admission is free, we kindly ask for a $5 parking fee.

DAILY ACTIVITIES include: Food Truck Rally, Craft Show, Live Music, Kids Fun Zone (with zip line), Hold a Skunk, Pony Rides, Mini Train Ride, Hay Rides, Hug-A-Goat, Wildflower Maze, Enchanted Unicorn Encounter, Butterfly Garden Experience, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, and more to do throughout the day! Check website for event and activity times.

REGARDING COVID-19:

Per the recommendations by Sarasota County, the following guidelines will be in place: All individuals must wear masks in any setting where social distancing is not possible. Masks will need to be worn while indoors and on our hayride. We will have hand washing stations and hand sanitizer available for all guests. Any individual who is not feeling well or exhibiting any symptoms listed by the CDC to please STAY HOME. By visiting Fruitville Grove and the Pumpkin Fest, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with exposure to COVID-19.

Come join us for our first time attending this event which is sponsored by The Thomas Promise Foundation.

The San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival began in 1967 as a small Jaycee project in San Antonio, Florida. In 1973, arts and crafts were added as an important part of the event. The Rattlesnake and Gopher Enthusiasts (R.A.G.E., Inc.) managed and grew the event successfully until 2012. From 2012 - 2016, the festival was managed by Rotary Clubs as a fund raiser for local charities and in 2017 the Thomas Promise Foundation stepped in to continue this great community festival. This year the festival will move to the Pasco County Fairgrounds to allow for ease of parking and festival growth, but the traditional activities will remain central to the event.

Food, arts & crafts, live music, wildlife, children’s games, and local history are highlighted each year. Family fun and entertainment are a main focus of the event. Note: Hours for Saturday are 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm.

Admission, petting zoo, playground, live music, Torres Family Circus, decorated photo spots, costume contests are FREE! Individual rides and activities, including pony rides, rock wall, bounce houses, zip line and pumpkin painting, have their own set price ranging from $1 – $10. While some vendor booths may accept cards, many are cash only so please be prepared. For your convenience we will have one ATM setup in front of our farmer’s market. Although our Admission is free, we kindly ask for a $5 parking fee.

DAILY ACTIVITIES include: Food Truck Rally, Craft Show, Live Music, Kids Fun Zone (with zip line), Hold a Skunk, Pony Rides, Mini Train Ride, Hay Rides, Hug-A-Goat, Wildflower Maze, Enchanted Unicorn Encounter, Butterfly Garden Experience, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, and more to do throughout the day! Check website for event and activity times.

REGARDING COVID-19:

Per the recommendations by Sarasota County, the following guidelines will be in place: All individuals must wear masks in any setting where social distancing is not possible. Masks will need to be worn while indoors and on our hayride. We will have hand washing stations and hand sanitizer available for all guests. Any individual who is not feeling well or exhibiting any symptoms listed by the CDC to please STAY HOME. By visiting Fruitville Grove and the Pumpkin Fest, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with exposure to COVID-19.

Admission, petting zoo, playground, live music, Torres Family Circus, decorated photo spots, costume contests are FREE! Individual rides and activities, including pony rides, rock wall, bounce houses, zip line and pumpkin painting, have their own set price ranging from $1 – $10. While some vendor booths may accept cards, many are cash only so please be prepared. For your convenience we will have one ATM setup in front of our farmer’s market. Although our Admission is free, we kindly ask for a $5 parking fee.

DAILY ACTIVITIES include: Food Truck Rally, Craft Show, Live Music, Kids Fun Zone (with zip line), Hold a Skunk, Pony Rides, Mini Train Ride, Hay Rides, Hug-A-Goat, Wildflower Maze, Enchanted Unicorn Encounter, Butterfly Garden Experience, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, and more to do throughout the day! Check website for event and activity times.

REGARDING COVID-19:

Per the recommendations by Sarasota County, the following guidelines will be in place: All individuals must wear masks in any setting where social distancing is not possible. Masks will need to be worn while indoors and on our hayride. We will have hand washing stations and hand sanitizer available for all guests. Any individual who is not feeling well or exhibiting any symptoms listed by the CDC to please STAY HOME. By visiting Fruitville Grove and the Pumpkin Fest, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with exposure to COVID-19.