Saturday, April 5, 2025
11 am – 7 pm
Bradenton Riverwalk
FREE
This dynamic, diverse, immersive experience will feature musicians from a variety of genres on multiple stages, pop up performance acts along the Riverwalk, students sharing their talents, live creation of large scale visual art, interactive art projects, and culinary treats from local food vendors.
Pavilion Main Stage
Performance Schedule
The Fulcos | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Eric Von Band| 1:10 pm – 2:40 pm
Swift Tribute Band | 3:20 pm – 4:50 pm
The Spazmatics Florida | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Tiki Bar
Performance Schedule
Trevor Bystrom Band | 11:00 am -2:15 pm
Sandy Bottom Boys | 3:00 -6:15 pm
BAM!Slam Amphitheater
Performance Schedule
Moogician | 11:00 -11:30 am
Slick Motion Dancers | 11:45 am -12:15 pm
Moogician | 12:30 -1:00 pm
Slick Motion Dancers | 1:15 -1:45 pm
Celebration! Arts Troupe | 2:00 – 2:30 pm
Moogician | 3:30 – 4:00 pm
School of Rock | 4:15 – 5:30 pm
School of Rock | 5:45 – 7:00 pm
Partner Events
Manatee Performing Arts Center
502 Third Avenue West
Performance: Miss PattyCake
Saturday, April 5th, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4:00 pm
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th Street West
Exhibit: America At The Crossroads: The Guitar And A Changing Nation (Admission Required)
Saturday, April 5, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Village of the Arts
1227 12th Street West
Event: Art Walk
Friday April 4th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm & Saturday, April 5th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
ArtCenter Manatee
209 9th Street West
Exhibit: Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Annual Aqueous Exhibit, Friday, April 4th & Saturday, April 5th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Island Gallery West
456 12th Street West
Event: First Friday Artist Reception
Friday, April 4th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
BAM!Fest Sponsors
AN IMMERSIVE BRADENTON ARTS EXPERIENCE
GREAT BIG ART
The Great Lawn will feature fun for all ages with demonstrations from local artists and large scale interactive art.
ART TOWER
The Banner Tower will become the easel for local artists as you watch them create large paintings while enjoying local musicians and food. And be sure to add your own artistic touch to the community mural.
BAM!SLAM
Enjoy a wide variety of exciting and unique short performances at the Mosaic Amphitheater.
PAVILION PARTY
Rock out with bands from a variety of genres while surrounded by large scale visual art pieces in the Pavilion at Rossi Park. An array of delicious food, beverages, and adult drinks will be available to enjoy.
MEANDERING MARKET
Meet local artists and take home one-of-a-kind treasures as you meander along the Riverwalk enjoying street performers and local food.
SAND CASTLE BEACH
Relax to live beach music and enjoy local food and drinks at the Tiki Bar as an epic sandcastle is sculpted in the sand volleyball courts. Everyone will have the opportunity to get their hands in the sand and learn how to build impressive sand castles.
PARKING
- City Centre Garage on 10th Street West
- Riverwalk Parking at Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille (101 Riverfront Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34205)
- Downtown Bradenton Street Parking
