Registration is at the Ft. Lauderdale Shooters Cafe from 5:30-7:00 and scavenger hunt ends at the Bimini Boatyard.
Prizes will be awarded at 9:30.

Bonefish Johnny will be playing at Bimini Boatyard from 8-10 PM

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Rahr Brewery in Ft. Worth opened it's doors on August 23 as Texas joined the Reef Fest family with a raucous night of indie rock, eclectic acoustic folk funk and progressive rock. Local organizers, researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington Department of Biology, hailed the evening as a great success with money and awareness being raised for the world's coral reefs.

Principal organizer, Laura R. Hunt, reflected after, "During the event we had a number of people ask if they could host their own event, or they asked when the next Reef Fest would be!"

Reef Fest thanks all that attended and a special thanks to Laura and her team of dedicated volunteers who made coral reefs a priority in Ft. Worth, Texas!

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Reef Fest's 2 night mini-fest on July 8-9 in Fort Lauderdale was a great success! Thanks to all the attendees visiting from the 11th International Coral Reef Symposium, the great bands and artists who performed (like The Pretty Faces, shown right) and all the local supporters and music fans who came. The power of live music to raise awareness about coral conservation was definately in effect!

Reef Fest will have an exhibition booth at the 11th International Coral Reef Symposium taking place in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, July 7-11, 2008. We'll be promoting Reef Rally (taking place at Alligator Alley, July 8 and 9, see our schedule for more info) and Reef Fest's big event coming this fall.

"Earth wandering Aussie" gal and singer/songwriter Pru Clearwater reports that she and her dive club buddies are planning to host a Reef Fest benefit concert of their own - in Nashville! Says the musician: "just 'cause you're landlocked doesn't mean you can't participate in the Year of The Reef some way or another!" Reef Fest agrees and we are very excited about this potential event and will be announcing when and where as soon as it is known! Rock on for the reefs, Pru!

UPDATE: Reef Fest in Nashville is happening June 28! Check out the events schedule for more info!

Reef Fest venue Alligator Alley will be extending its Reef Fest benefit concert schedule to two nights on Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9, 2008 for a "Reef Rally" to welcome and entertain attendees and exhibitors from the 11th International Coral Reef Symposium taking place in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Over 10 bands and artists will be performing to raise awareness and benefit the Reef Fest Fund. A great chance to listen to music and meet the folks saving the reefs!

Reef Fest's big outdoor event planned for this summer has been expanded and rescheduled for later this fall. Besides a packed line-up of national and local acts performing jazz, blues and rock music, there will be art exhibits and vendors, a juried contest for underwater photography, an appearance by famed artist Guy Harvey and much more! Sites being explored for the event include the forthcoming Jaco Pastorius Park in Oakland Park, FL. Stayed tuned for the announcement of date and location soon!

The Broward/Palm Beach (Florida) edition of weekly free paper New Times featured a raw little write-up on Reef Fest at Alligator Alley recently. Read it online here. Thanks, New Times, hope to hear more about Reef Fest in your fine pages soon!