# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bat Appreciation Day!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎉 Celebrating Bats Has Never Been Easier! 🦇🍻

We’re excited to share that Lubee Bat Conservancy is the charity partner at Blackadder Brewing Company for the entire month of April! That means multiple ways to celebrate bats, support conservation, and enjoy a great local brewery... all month long.

✨ Mark Your Calendars 📅
🏃‍♂️ 3rd Annual Guano Run 5K

“The Only Thing Dropping Is Your Race Time.”

Kick off Bat Appreciation Day with the Guano Run 5K, a fun run-or-walk race benefiting Lubee Bat Conservancy. 🦇

📍 Starts & ends at Blackadder Brewing Company

🗓 Saturday, April 18

⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM

👟 Run the course, then roll straight into Bat Appreciation Day festivities

🔗 Separate registration required — see the Guano Run event page for details

🦇 8th Annual Bat Appreciation Day (BAD)

A Celebration of All Things Bats — since 2018!

🗓 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 12:00–4:00 PM
📍 Blackadder Brewing Company

This is a FREE, family-friendly community event!

What to expect:

🦇 Chat with bat & bat house experts
🦇 Meet Lubee’s amazing Education Ambassador bats
🎨 Bat-inspired crafts & activities for all ages
🛍️ Local vendors (applications managed by Blackadder Brewing Company)

🍴 Local food truck (TBD)

🍺 Support Bats All Month Long at Blackadder!

Can’t make it to Bat Appreciation Day? No worries — you can still support bats throughout April!

🧠 Charity Trivia Night
📅 Wednesday, April 8
Bat knowledge not required 😉

🎱 Charity Bingo Night
📅 Thursday, April 23
Yes… the cheese balls might make an appearance 🧀

👉 10% of draft beer sales during Charity Bingo & Trivia Nights benefit Lubee Bat Conservancy.

Every sip helps support bat conservation. 🦇🍻

Stay tuned for more details and join us all month long — because #NoBatsNoBeer is real.

#BatAppreciationDay #GuanoRun5K #LubeeBatConservancy
#BatsAtBlackadder #BatBrews #NoBatsNoBeer
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/bat-appreciation-day/200029661216111
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, bingo, sports, workshops, food-drinks, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1637

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gainesville
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Blackadder Brewing Company
- **lat**: 29.658159374
- **long**: -82.406882319
- **full address**: Blackadder Brewing Company, 618 NW 60th St, Gainesville, FL 32607-6014, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Bat Appreciation Day!
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bat Appreciation Day! being held?
  - **A:** Bat Appreciation Day! takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Blackadder Brewing Company, 618 NW 60th St, Gainesville, FL 32607-6014, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bat Appreciation Day!?
  - **A:** Bat Appreciation Day! is organized by Lubee Bat Conservancy.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bat Appreciation Day! is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gainesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,600+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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