Jacksonville: The Fifth Annual 7 Creeks Fest to take place on March 7, 2026
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~ Jacksonville, FL- The 7 Creeks Fest is set to kick off this Saturday at 10 a.m. and will run until 3 p.m. at the Betz-Tiger Point Preserve located at 13990 Pumpkin Hill Rd. This annual event offers a variety of activities for all ages and serves as a celebration of the natural beauty found within the 7 Creeks Recreation Area.

As guests arrive at the welcome hub, they will have access to the program schedule, environmental exhibitors, and live music performances. A free shuttle service will also be available to transport visitors between the hub and various trailheads and parks where activities are planned.

One of the main highlights of the festival is the guided hikes throughout the recreation area. Led by knowledgeable guides, these hikes will focus on topics such as native plants, wildflowers, nature photography, archaeology, birds, and history. The 7 Creeks Recreation Area Partners, including Timucuan Parks Foundation, City of Jacksonville, Talbot Islands State Parks, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, North Florida Land Trust, and Visit Jacksonville have come together to organize these activities that showcase the area's natural wonders.

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In addition to guided hikes, guests can also participate in a variety of other activities such as self-guided hikes at Bogey Creek Preserve, kayaking and biking adventures, camping clinics, sound bathing experiences, bingo scavenger hunts, prescribed fire equipment demonstrations, and invertebrate bioblitzes.

Food trucks will be available on-site at the hub for those looking for a quick bite to eat or visitors can bring their own picnic lunch. Live music performances by Rambler Kane and A Fine Kettle of Fish will also be featured on the 7 Creeks stage throughout the day.

For more information about the festival's schedule and activities before heading out to Betz-Tiger Point Preserve or for on-site suggestions at the hub itself, visitors can visit the festival's website at 7creeksfest.org.

The event is made possible by the generous support of sponsors such as ABB Engineering and Consulting, VyStar Foundation, England-Thims & Miller, Inc, Aerotek, Jax Port Authority, Coggin Automotive Group, SWCA Environmental Consultants, City of Jacksonville, and Visit Jacksonville. The 7 Creeks Partners also play a crucial role in organizing the festival and include Timucuan Parks Foundation, City of Jacksonville, Florida State Parks, North Florida Land Trust, and Visit Jacksonville.

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The 7 Creeks Recreation Area spans over 5,600 acres of parklands in northeast Jacksonville and is connected by more than 30 miles of trails and waterways. It includes several preserves such as Betz-Tiger Point Preserve, Bogey Creek Preserve, Cedar Point Preserve (NPS), Jim Wingate Preserve, Pescatello Island and Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park. This unique outdoor destination was made possible through the collaboration of park agencies and supportive nonprofits working together to expand access and recreational opportunities for park visitors. More information about the area can be found at timucuanparks.org/7-creeks-jax/.

Don't miss out on this exciting event that celebrates the beauty of nature in the heart of Jacksonville. Come out to Betz-Tiger Point Preserve this Saturday for a day filled with fun activities for all ages at the 7 Creeks Fest.

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