Sea Turtle Fest hosted by BEACH JUNKI

04/30/2026

We’re still smiling from the incredible turnout at this year’s Sea Turtle Festival! What a day! 🌊🐢

Take a moment to watch the video highlights and relive some of the magic. From the crowds filling the field, to the smiles at the Pretend Sea Turtle Hospital, the music, the dancing, and that unforgettable moment when Scout made her debut—it truly captures the heart of what this event is all about.

So much joy, so much learning, and so many people coming together to make a difference for our ocean and sea turtles.
Thank you everyone!
See you next year!

04/28/2026

Beach Junki wanted to take the time to thank Greg McKinley of Sea Shore Terrariums for his support.

Greg donated a percentage of his sales from the Sea Turtle Festival to help protect sea turtles and support our mission.

Small actions. Big impact.

Thank you, Greg! 🐢

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04/21/2026

If you snapped a photo in front of the beautiful Sea Turtle Fest donated by Card My Yard Amelia Island, please share it in the comments! Let’s show Card My Yard how much we loved this photo opportunity and how thankful we are for them every year. For the past three years, Joanna has generously donated her time and covered the cost to create this amazing display, helping us welcome our community in such a fun and meaningful way. It truly sets the tone for the entire event and makes it feel so special from the moment you arrive.

We are incredibly grateful for your continued support of Beach Junki and our mission. Thank you for being such an important part of our festival year after year!

04/20/2026

Meet Scout like you’ve never seen before!
By day, you see a beautiful sea turtle covered in art… but when the lights go down and the black light comes on, a whole new world appears. Hidden in UV paint, Scout reveals what’s really happening in our oceans — the things you don’t see with the naked eye.
Plastic drifting beneath the surface. Fishing line and hooks. Pollution that blends into the water but never truly disappears.
It’s eye-opening… and a little shocking.
How many hidden details can YOU find?
Take a closer look, grab a black light, and discover the story beneath the surface. Because sometimes, what we can’t see… is exactly what we need to understand most.
Be like Scout — Help Turtles Out!
Thank you Tina McDaniel

04/19/2026

04/19/2026

If you missed the 3rd annual Sea Turtle Festival, you really missed out!

What an incredible day! From the live music to the amazing vendors and delicious food trucks, the energy was nonstop from start to finish.

We were so excited to introduce Scout, our newly painted sea turtle by the talented Tina McDaniel. She spent the entire day with Scout, sharing the stories behind the amazing animals she painted and connecting with everyone who stopped by—it truly made the experience come to life. I can't thank Tina enough for the awesome job she did with Scout.

Thank you to our sponsors, vendors, and food trucks for being such an important part of the day—and to our incredible volunteers who made it all happen behind the scenes. VyStar Credit Union The Lavender Store The Helping Sea Turtle Survive License Plate, Sea Turtle Conservancy Renewal by Andersen of North Florida VFW Auxiliary Post 4351
EXIT 1 Stop Realty Amelia Island Serving Nassau County

Shoutout to our audio engineer Jay North Florida Recordings for keeping everything running smoothly and making sure the music and announcements sounded great all day.
A big thank you to the Royal Amelia Dance Academy - RAD dancers for bringing such fun entertainment, and to all of our exhibitors who helped educate and inspire our community about protecting sea turtles and our oceans.

We appreciate everyone who came out to support!

Small Actions. Big Impact. Clean Beaches. Dark Nights. Flat Sands.
More pictures to come!
BEACH JUNKI