Beach Junki’s Sea Turtle Fest attracts nearly 3,000 attendees
Artist Tina McDaniel shows off her art work "Scout" to education children on plastic pollution at the Sea Turtle Festival. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
A girl learns about wildlife biology at the pretend sea turtle hospital. By Marisa DeMar
Viewers look at "Scout" and the hidden messages on his shell. By Marisa DeMar
A couple poses in front of the Sea Turtle Festival sign during the event on Saturday. By Marisa DeMar
Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader
Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader
Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader
Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader
Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader
Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader
Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader
Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader
Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader
Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader
Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
"Scout" at Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
"Scout" at Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Turtle Fest 2026. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Thousands of visitors and residents gathered at Main Beach Park for Beach Junki's third annual Sea Turtle Festival on Saturday. The event had over 40 different vendors with immersive activities to edu…