The second annual Bonita Fest will take place on Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Riverside Park in historic downtown Bonita Springs.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Attendees will enjoy live music, food trucks and wine and local craft beer will be available for purchase.

Peaceluvin’ Farm, a 100 years old historical property in Estero, Fla. will operate a petting zoo.

The petting zoo will include a variety of goats, llama, alpaca and other small furry animals. 

Admission to Bonita Fest is free and open to the public. Attendees will enjoy live music, food trucks and meet more than 25 local businesses exhibiting in the park. A variety of local craft beers and domestic favorites will be on draft and available for purchase from a beer truck provided by Sun Coast Beverage.

A family play area with bounce houses and the petting zoo is sponsored by Sunshine Ace Hardware. Bonita Fest 2024 is also sponsored by RDA Consulting Engineers, Central Bank and Grumpy Goat Coffee. Live music will be performed by Edith Diamond and The Yabo Brothers thanks the the Stage Sponsorship of Crown Roofing. Food trucks on site will be Viet Yum, Pansardo, Alligator Creek BBQ, Cocktails and Things and Between the Bunz.

Event proceeds will be donated to the Rotary Club of Bonita Beach Sunset and the Northside Naples Kiwanis Club. Businesses that would like to support the event via sponsorship or have a presence at Bonita Fest can email goatsofbonita@gmail.com to determine availability. For more event details follow GOATs of Bonita at facebook.com/goatsofbonita.

The GOATs of Bonita is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization inspired by Grumpy Goat Coffee and founded by Bonita Springs business owners. The organization represents the Greatest Of All Time businesses and organizations of Bonita Springs and surrounding areas. Our goal is to highlight all of the small businesses that are part of the fabric of our community and contribute to the betterment of Bonita Springs. Funds raised by the GOATs of Bonita from special events and donations will go to service organizations in our community and supporting the causes of local humanitarian efforts. For more information email goatsofbonita@gmail.com.