For more information, contact:

Jennifer Sneed, 772-462-0988, info@irlsciencefest.org

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Save the Date for the 2023 Indian River Lagoon Science Festival!

Fort Pierce, FL – The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival returns for its eight year on Saturday, November 18 from 10am-3pm at Veteran’s Memorial Park, part of the River Walk Center in Fort Pierce! This FREE, all-ages, day of discovery promises to be a blast for the whole family with dozens of minds-on, hands-on activities exploring the wonders of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival aims to show not only the importance of science, but also to highlight how fun it can be!

The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival will highlight the vast STEAM resources along the Indian River Lagoon, which stretches 156 miles from Ponce de León Inlet in the north to Jupiter Inlet in the south. The festival celebrates the role of science in our everyday lives and our world through fun, exciting and downright fascinating exhibits, activities, and demonstrations. Just a few of the exhibitors that participants can enjoy this year include: 

• Smithsonian Marine Station

• Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch 

• Mad Science of Palm Beach 

• Little Medical School 

• Inwater Research Group 

Exhibitor registration is now open online at https://irlsciencefest.org/host-an-exhibit/ for organizations wishing to participate. 

A variety of food trucks will be on-site to satisfy the hunger of festival-goers and free parking will be available in the Downtown Fort Pierce Parking Garage with free trolley transport to the festival site. Event volunteers ages 16 and older will also be needed to assist with set up, break down, and everything in between on November 18. Registration for volunteers will open on October 9. More information can be found at http://irlsciencefest.org/volunteer/.

The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival was established in 2014 and is a celebration of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) that culminates in a large-scale community event. The festival aims to demonstrate that science is meaningful, relevant, and fun, to make science accessible to all residents of the Treasure Coast, and to highlight STEAM resources in the IRL region. The Festival planning committee is made up entirely of volunteer organizers from local governments and research, education and non-profit organizations, and administrative support is largely provided by the Smithsonian Marine Station. A member of the Science Festival Alliance (www.sciencefestivals.org) since 2013, the IRL Science Festival serves as a leader in promoting science and science festivals across the state of Florida. For more information about all Festival partners, sponsors, and scheduled activities, visit www.irlsciencefest.org. #IRLsciencefest.