TAMPA – Girls and their families are invited to kick off the 2024-25 Girl Scout Year at Girl Scouts of West Central Florida’s annual Girl Scout Fest.
The event was rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton to Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Girl Scout Fest is open to girls of all ages and their families to enjoy hands-on and interactive activities while highlighting the theme of “Builders of Tomorrow.”
Throughout the day, girls will have many opportunities to earn Girl Scout badges and will walk away with multiple free event patches, while supplies last.
Working with Girl Scouts of West Central Florida’s program partners, Girl Scout Fest will showcase more than 30 hands-on activities.
Activities include HCA Florida Healthcare’s Robotic Arm Technology experience, making stress balls with Tampa General Hospital, and AI app building with Florida Education Fund.
Girls can also earn Tampa General Hospital’s TampaWell Wellness Warrior patch, participate in a hockey match with Lightning Made Hockey, get ready for cookie rally with the Product team, and make homemade butter with Dairy Council of Florida.
This year’s Girl Scout Fest will highlight its newest community patch partner, Ajax Paving, with activities related to civil engineering and a brand new “Paving the Way to Success patch.”
Want to go?
Girl Scout Fest takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Admission costs $5 per person, which includes all activities and this year’s exclusive Girl Scout Fest patch.
Attendees can register in advance online or register at the event. Walk-ups are welcome. The Florida State Fairgrounds charges $10 per vehicle for parking.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the concession stand and various food trucks.
