Alligator Education

Texas GATORFEST celebrates the Anahuac area's wetlands and their most remarkable inhabitant - the American alligator.

The Alligator Education Tent was established in an effort to provide visitors with information regarding literally "everything you ever wanted to know about alligators but were afraid to ask!" With a focus on the alligator and its wetland environment, the Alligator Education Tent provides visitors with a variety of informative displays.

A yearly average of 30,000 guests pass through the Texas GATORFEST gates to enjoy this family-oriented festival. If your organization is education-oriented, setting up a booth in the Alligator Education Tent is a great way to let a huge number of people know who you are and what you do.

If you're interested in hosting a booth in the Alligator Education Tent, please complete the Texas Gatorfest Alligator Education Tent Booth Application. You will be notified in advance of the festival if your application has been approved.

Alligator Education Tent Participant Guidelines

Festival Dates: September 11–13, 2026
Location: Historic Fort Anahuac Park – Anahuac, Texas

Important Deadlines & Times

Entry Deadline: September 1, 2026 – before 5:00 p.m.
Set Up: Friday, September 11, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Required Exhibition Times:
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Take Down: Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Exhibit Details

Exhibit Area: The Alligator Education Tent is strategically located along the festival’s main thoroughfare, ensuring maximum interaction with guests.
Display Area: Each space is a 10' x 10' (100 sq. ft.) covered booth with lighting. One table and two chairs are provided. Additional space, tables, chairs, or electricity must be requested in advance.
Entry Fee: FREE

Exhibitor Rules

Once accepted, exhibitors are committed to participate.
There are no rain dates.
Daytime and overnight security (Friday & Saturday nights) is provided, but all displays are exhibited at the participant’s own risk. Texas GATORFEST, the Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce, and their representatives assume no liability for damage, loss, or theft.
Exhibitors may sell items related to their organization’s educational theme; all items must be pre-approved by festival officials.
Giveaways and samples must also be pre-approved.
Exhibitors must remain open during required hours. Two parking permits will be issued for the lot adjacent to the festival.
Vehicles must be removed from the festival grounds after set-up times. Any left behind will be towed at the owner’s expense. Vehicles used as part of an exhibit will not be released until 30 minutes after festival gates close each day. No exceptions.
Texas GATORFEST reserves the right to reject or remove any exhibit that violates rules or displays unprofessional conduct.
No food or beverages may be sold by exhibitors.
Alcohol is not permitted in the Alligator Education Tent area, even though it is located near the Beer Garden. Guests or exhibitors with alcoholic beverages will be asked to return to the designated area.
All exhibitors must engage visitors in a friendly, professional manner and work cooperatively with festival volunteers and staff. Exhibitors who fail to maintain professional conduct will be asked to leave.