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Thank you for purchasing tickets to our tenth annual Get Buzzed for Buzztails! A decade in the making, GB4B26 will be our biggest, boldest, and most unforgettable celebration to date! You won't want to miss an evening filled with craft breweries, local food, a mini symposium, a live auction, raffle give away, a trivia tournament, and incredible people from throughout the United States who are coming together to support rattlesnake conservation!
Here's everything you need to know about the event! Still have questions? Email us at: info@savethebuzztails.org
Frequently Asked Questions:
What does my ticket include?
Your general admission ticket includes local food, drinks, beer, and wine (ages 21+) while supplies last, a free raffle ticket with the chance to win a huge prize, a seat at What's the Buzz?! - Mini Symposium where you can hear updates and information on our organization and some important conservation projects and initiatives, exclusive entry into the Alligator Farm after hours, and more! Visiting for the whole weekend? Please consider adding on bonus excursions to your ticket!
What should I bring?
Don't forget your ID! Alcohol will only be served to those who are 21+ and have received a wristband. The event is outdoors, so we suggest that you be prepared with comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and bug spray. We will have organization glass mugs for sale, and compostable cups available for your drinks. Be sure to print or screenshot your ticket(s) for a faster check-in experience!
Where do I go?
You will enter the event outside of the Anastasia Conservation Center - it's the smaller, red building directly beside the main entry of the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. You'll see a registration booth set up!
Is GB4B family friendly?
Yes! Children ages 5-18 can purchase a youth ticket, and children 4 & under are free.
I bought my ticket online but I'm planning to bring friends. Are tickets sold at the event?
Yes! Tickets can be purchased in person at the registration table.
I bought my general admission ticket already, but I want to add on an excursion! Is it too late?
No! As long as excursion tickets are still available, you can purchase them as a standalone. Spaces in the add on excursions are limited, though, so act fast!
What are the trivia tournament and raffle ticket prizes?
There will be a 50/50 raffle at the event for a cash prize! Raffle tickets can be purchased at registration and throughout the evening until 5 minutes before the winner is announced. The trivia tournament prizes are as follows:
3rd place - pint glass set
2nd place - 3rd place prize, PLUS a t-shirt and hat set
1st place - 2nd and 3rd place prizes, PLUS a private, behind the scenes group tour and rattlesnake meet and greet at the TRC facility in Jacksonville, FL!
Is the auction live or silent?
We will be live auctioning some surprise items at the event which you can only bid on in person! The rest of the auction is an online auction and does not require attendance at the event to win. You can register to bid in the auction and take part in the Battle of the Buzztails fundraiser here: http://givebutter.com/GB4B
I joined a team for Battle of the Buzztails - will I know who wins?
Yes! We will be providing live announcements in real time on the Battle of the Buzztails! Don't forget to sign up and pick a team here: http://givebutter.com/GB4B
upgraded ticket holders
The following information is for those who purchased the bonus excursion ticket upgrades or all inclusive ticket bundle. Please note that these events require an additional ticket for entry, they are not included with a general admission ticket.
If you purchased a VIP ticket or ticket upgrade for the Haunted Pub Crawl, we will be meeting on Friday, October 16th, at 7:00pm, inside Auggie's Draft Room located at 3 St. George St., St. Augustine, FL 32084. Please note that this location is on a main strip of historic St. Augustine, so give yourself plenty of time to find parking nearby and walk over.
This is a leisurely walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes and check in with the TRC team who will be wearing green organization t-shirts and will give you your ticket for your first drink! We expect this tour to be complete at 9:30pm and have heard it's going to be led by a surprise guest!
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If you purchased a VIP ticket or ticket upgrade for Fossils & Buzztails, we will be meeting on Saturday, October 17th, at 9:30am, at the GTM Research Reserve at 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Please note there is a $3 parking fee which can be paid via QR code at the kiosk. You will drive through the kiosk, over the Guana River Dam, and continue through the short dirt road to the trails parking lot. You can view a map here. There are bathrooms and a water fountain available at the trails pavillion.
This is a hike in a natural environment, so please wear comfortable clothing, close-toed shoes, bug spray, and sunscreen, and bring plenty of water. You should check in with the TRC team who will be wearing green organization t-shirts at the shaded picnic tables at that trailhead. Please plan to give yourself plenty of time to arrive, check in, and sign a liability waiver. We hope to start this hike by 9:45am at the latest. We plan to hike a portion of the purple trail, then drive to a separate (nearby) location for our beachcombing and fossil session and should be finished by 12:30pm. To save time, you can download and print your liability waiver in advance here.
ACTION ITEMS: Pack water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Download and print liability waiver.
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If you purchased a VIP ticket you are invited to join us for our second annual sip, dip, and cruise - a boozy eco-adventure on the intracoastal waterway! This private boat cruise hosted by Florida Water Tours will take place the morning after the event and includes light pastries and mimosas as we cruise the river in search of wildlife, historic city landmarks, and visit private sandbars for a salty swim! A perfect goodbye to an amazing weekend in St. Augustine!
IMPORTANT: PLAN TO ARRIVE BY 9:30AM.
Meeting location:
Florida Water Tours
107 Yacht Club Dr.
St. Augustine FL, 32084.
located in the Camachee Cove Marina, next to the restaurant Kingfish Grill.
Boarding location:
This cruise is on the vessel ISLAND BREEZE, on DOCK A-23.
After parking, follow the Florida Water Tours signage with blue arrows down to the dock.
Stop and Wait at the top of the ramp until crew announces boarding. No waiting on the floating dock. You will see our boarding area signage.
Our boat WILL DEPART at 10:00am. You MUST arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure. You need to allow yourself enough time to park, walk down to the boat, and get checked in. We start boarding 15 mins. prior to departure.
Parking information:
As you pull into Camachee Cove, take the very first right immediately after the entrance and park anywhere. The vessel is located on the dock of Kingfish Grill. Stop in to our Florida Water Tours shop before or after your cruise!
Additional details:
Your ticket includes our mimosa bar, and we'll have bottled water and light pastries available, but feel free to bring your own snacks or drinks (beer & wine only) if you prefer different options. We suggest wearing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, and wearing a swimsuit under your clothes! There are no changing rooms on the boat, so don't forget to wear your swimsuit!
ACTION ITEMS: Florida Water Tours requires a liability waiver. You can save time at check in by signing that in advance here.