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2025 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
Saturday, November 8th - Beat Kentucky Watch Party
Inner Compass Brewing Company - Kickoff TBA
Saturday, November 15th - Beat Ole Miss Watch Party
Inner Compass Brewing Company - Kickoff TBA
Saturday, November 22nd - Beat Tennessee Watch Party
Inner Compass Brewing Company - Kickoff TBA
Saturday, November 29th - Beat FSU Watch Party
Inner Compass Brewing Company - Kickoff TBA
Previous Events
Thursday, February 20th - Gator Nation Giving Day
Stand Up and Holler: Gator Nation Giving Day is a full 24-hour fundraising event, calling on all University of Florida alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends to come together to support UF and all of its areas of positive impact in our state, nation and world!
Online Event - All Day
Thursday, February 20th - Gator Nation Giving DaY happy hour
Come celebrate Gator Nation Giving Day with us at Inner Compass Brewing Company. Have a drink and grab some Giving Day swag with your fellow Gators.
Inner compass Brewing company - 5:30pm-7:00pm
Sunday, March 23rd - beat UCONN watch party
The Florida Gators Men's Basketball Team will face the defending champion UCONN Huskies with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line. Come out and cheer on the Gators with us.
Inner compass Brewing company - 12:10pm
thursday, March 27th - beat maryland watch party
The Florida Gators Men's Basketball Team will take on the 4-seed Maryland Terrapins in the Sweet 16. Come out and cheer on the Gators with us.
Inner compass Brewing company - 7:39pm
Saturday, March 29th - beat Texas Tech watch party
The Florida Gators Men's Basketball Team will take on the 3-seed Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Elite 8. Come out and cheer on the Gators with us.
Inner compass Brewing company - 6:09pm
Saturday, April 5th - beat Auburn watch party
The Florida Gators Men's Basketball Team will take on the 1-seed (and SEC rival) Auburn Tigers in the Final Four. Come out and cheer on the Gators with us.
Food + Beer Lockwood - 6:09pm
Monday, April 7th - beat Houston watch party
The Florida Gators Men's Basketball Team will take on the 1-seed Houston Cougars for the National Championship. Come out and cheer on the Gators with us.
Inner Compass Brewing Company - 8:50pm
wednesday, April 16th - Gator Day
Gator Day, an annual event held in Tallahassee during each legislative session, advances the University of Florida’s education and land grant mission through advocacy, education, and communication. All Gators are encouraged to show their support on social media.
Online Event - All Day
saturday, may 17th - international gator day
The Manatee County Gator Club will join UF Alumni organizations around the world to give back to our community. This year, we are partnering with the Manatee County Audubon Society to help them protect and maintain the Felts Audubon Preserve in Palmetto.
Felts Audubon Preserve - 9:00am-12:00PM
Saturday, August 30th - Beat Long Island Watch Party
The Florida Gators kick off the season against the Long Island University Sharks. Come out and join your fellow Gators for good food and drinks at Inner Compass. There will also be chances to win prizes while support the Gator Club and our Scholarship Fund.
Inner Compass Brewing Company - Kickoff at 7:00pm ET
Saturday, September 6th - Beat USF Watch Party
The Florida Gators face off against the USF Bulls in an in-state matchup. Come out and join your fellow Gators for good food and drinks at Inner Compass. There will also be drawings to win prizes while supporting the Gator Club and our Scholarship Fund.
Inner Compass Brewing Company - Kickoff at 4:15pm ET
Saturday, September 13th - Beat LSU Watch Party
The Florida Gators kick off the SEC slate on the road against LSU. Come out and join your fellow Gators for good food and drinks at Inner Compass. There will also be drawings to win prizes while supporting the Gator Club and our Scholarship Fund.
Inner Compass Brewing Company - Kickoff at 7:30pm ET
Saturday, September 20th - Beat Miami Watch Party
The Florida Gators look to get a rivalry win over the Miami Hurricanes. Come out and join your fellow Gators for good food and drinks at Inner Compass. There will also be drawings to win prizes while supporting the Gator Club and our Scholarship Fund.
Inner Compass Brewing Company - Kickoff at 7:30PM ET
Saturday, October 4th - Beat Texas Watch Party
The Florida Gators return home after the open date to face the Texas Longhorns. Come out and join your fellow Gators for good food and drinks at Inner Compass. There will also be drawings to win prizes while supporting the Gator Club and our Scholarship Fund.
Inner Compass Brewing Company - Kickoff at 3:30PM
Saturday, October 11th - Beat Texas A&M Watch Party
The Florida Gators look to mess with Texas again with a road trip to College Station . Come out and join your fellow Gators for good food and drinks at Inner Compass. There will also be drawings to win prizes while supporting the Gator Club and our Scholarship Fund.
Inner Compass Brewing Company - Kickoff at 7:00PM
Saturday, October 18th - Beat Mississippi State Watch Party
The Florida Gators are back home to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Come out and join your fellow Gators for good food and drinks at Inner Compass. There will also be drawings to win prizes while supporting the Gator Club and our Scholarship Fund.
Inner Compass Brewing Company - Kickoff at 4:15pm
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