BAM!Fest (Bradenton Art & Music Festival)

BAM!Fest (Bradenton Art & Music Festival) is an exciting, free event that transforms the Bradenton Riverwalk into an immersive celebration of art and music. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Bradenton Riverwalk, located at 101 Riverfront Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34205. ​

Festival Highlights:

• Great Big Art: Experience large-scale interactive art installations and live demonstrations by local artists on the Great Lawn. ​

• Art Tower: Watch artists create massive paintings live and contribute to a community mural at the Banner Tower. ​

• BAM!Slam: Enjoy a variety of short performances, including dance, spoken word, and theater, at the Mosaic Amphitheater. ​

• Pavilion Party: Rock out to live bands across multiple genres at Rossi Park Pavilion, surrounded by captivating visual art pieces. ​

• Meandering Market: Browse and purchase unique, handcrafted goods from local artists along the Riverwalk. ​

• Sand Castle Beach: Relax to live beach music and witness expert sculptors craft an epic sandcastle at the sand volleyball courts. ​

Parking Information:​

• City Centre Garage: 200 10th Street West (less than a 5-minute walk)​

• Manatee County Garage: 414 10th Street West (5-minute walk)​

• Judicial Center Garage: 615 12th Street West (10-minute walk)

Attendees are encouraged to use rideshare services, with drop-off points at the Manatee Performing Arts Center (502 3rd Ave W) and the Riverwalk Parking Lot (129 Riverfront Blvd). ​

Please note that while Bradenton is part of the greater Sarasota area, the festival itself is held in Bradenton, FL.