BAM!Fest will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 1:00 am – 7:00 pm.
BAM!Fest is held on the Bradenton Riverwalk between the Green Bridge and the Desoto Bridge.
Bradenton Art & Music Festival
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, BAM!Fest is a FREE event!
BAM!Fest is produced by Realize Bradenton. Realize Bradenton is a local nonprofit that enhances the vibrancy of downtown Bradenton through community engagement, events, and the pursuit of insightful and innovative practices to increase social connectivity. In addition to BAM!Fest, they produce the weekly Bradenton Public Market, Music in the Park, Winter Wonderland, and the Start-Up Circle Entrepreneurship Program.
BAM!Fest is an immersive Bradenton arts experience that has fun for all ages with many fun activities for children. Along the Riverwalk you will find musicians from a variety of genres on multiple stages, pop up performance acts along the Riverwalk, live creation of large scale visual art, interactive art projects, local art for sale, and culinary treats from local food vendors. In addition, there are family-friendly art and music activities occurring at our partner organizations all within walking distance of BAM!Fest.
BAM!fest is meant for people of all ages and backgrounds. It is a family-friendly event that includes activities for children. With so much to do, there is something for everyone!
There are three parking garages in downtown Bradenton that are all free on Saturdays and a short walk to the event entrance:
- 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)
When you park in a downtown Bradenton garage, signs will lead you to the pedestrian walkway safely under the Green Bridge to the Riverwalk.
If you take a ride share such as Freebee, Lyft, or Uber, then you can be dropped off at Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL or the Riverwalk Parking Lot, 129 Riverfront Blvd, Bradenton, FL. Please note that these are not locations for general parking.
There are four concerts at the Pavilion Main Stage and many smaller performances at BAM!Slam in the Amphitheater, live music at the TIki Bar and the Art Tower, and roaming performers along the Riverwalk. See the full schedule here.
- A blanket or chair to spend time listening to bands or watching performances.
- A bag to carry home the art you create and your purchases from the Meandering Market.
- Your friends and family, there is something for everyone.
- Your imagination!
This event is going to be loud with lots of activity. Even though we love dogs (very much), this might not be the best environment for them.
The Riverwalk is a park and bringing your own food is permitted, however, BAM!Fest will feature some of the best food vendors from the area and these small businesses would greatly appreciate your support.
Alcohol will be for sale at the event to those over the age of 21. Bringing your own alcohol is prohibited.
Several of the immersive art experiences use flammable materials. For the safety of all guests, smoking is permitted in designated areas only.
Performances are booked a minimum of six months in advance of the event. Follow us on Facebook or check our website for next year’s call to performers.
Vendors are booked several months in advance of the event. Follow us on Facebook or check our website for next year’s vendor application.
