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2026 Events
The Manatee County Gator Club hosts events throughout the year to give Gators across our community opportunities to meet up and cheer on the Gators as well as to raise money for our Scholarship Fund. Past events included watch parties, carnivals, happy hours, and more. Stay tuned for information about future events.
Upcoming Events
Postponed: Saturday, May 9th - Gator Game Day for Scholarships
Come out and enjoy an afternoon of fun, games, and great prizes all to support the Manatee County Gator Club Scholarship Fund which awards scholarships to Manatee County students attending the University of Florida each year.
Inner Compass Brewing Company - 3:00-6:00pm
Previous Events
Sunday, February 1st - beat Alabama watch party
The Florida Gators Men's Basketball Team will face off against the Alabama Crimson Tide in a pivotal SEC match up. Join us at Inner Compass to cheer on the team with your fellow Gators!
Inner compass Brewing company - 1:00pm
Saturday, March 7th - beat Kentucky watch party
The Florida Gators Men's Basketball Team will take on the historically powerhouse Kentucky Wildcats to wrap up the SEC regular season. Come on out to Inner Compass to cheer on the team with your fellow Gators!
Inner compass Brewing company - 4:00pm
Thursday, March 19th - Pirates vs. Orioles
Our Pirates are traveling across the county line to face the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles added 5x All-Star and Gator Great Pete Alonso to the lineup this season and our friends at the Sarasota County Gator Club have invited us for an evening at the ballpark.
Ed Smith Stadium (Sarasota) - 6:05pm
Sunday, March 22nd - beat Iowa watch party
After the top-seeded Gators dismantled the 16-seed Prairie View A&M Panthers on Friday night, the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament brings a matchup with the 9-seed Iowa Hawkeyes. Join us to watch the Gators continue their title defense all tournament long.
Food + beer Lockwood Ridge - 7:10pm
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