What is RATFEST ?
Ratfest is an annual get together for ratlovers from Florida and their friends from all across the country and around the world. In past years it has been held at Bella's home in Florida, but this
event has become so successful it has outgrown the space of a private residence. This year, 2004,
Ratfest will again be held in a larger facility to more comfortably accomodate everyone. The new site has lots of parking space; a huge meeting room with plenty of tables; a screened-in patio; plus additional
recreation area complete with horseshoe courts. Information and photos of The Fraternal Order of
Eagles can be found here.
To cover the cost of renting the facility for Ratfest this year there will be a charge of $10 at the
door to attend. Every guest is also asked to bring a covered dish to contribute to our Food Fest. See the food page to check the list of needed items and list what you plan to bring. There will also be
snacks available from the facility kitchen.
This event is possible only through the efforts of many people, even some who are unable to attend. Without these efforts Ratfest would not be possible. This year, 2004, will be the FIFTH Florida Ratfest. We have been proud to see the Ratfest occuring in Texas, the Northeast, and even Norway.
This is an opportunity for rat people to get meet one another and bask in total rattyness. RatFest is sponsored by the Florida RMCA. To keep our rats healthy Ratfest is a rat-limited event. (Only the ratfest babies will be at the venue)
There will be baby rats at the Ratfest for adoption and to play with! There will be Rat door prizes, rat snacks, and a rat gift exchange. Or you can play games at ratfest for fun and prizes. This year we will have a store for specialty rat items, tee shirts, and assorted art. There is also ample space for relaxation and visiting.
Hotels are available for those that want to stay there. This year there will be a rule of children 6 and older at Ratfest. For a rat event that welcomes younger children visit the RatCamp website.
There is no drinking or drugs at RatFest...Just a bunch of Rat obsessive Floridians and their friends from all over who wanted to meet...have fun... share info... and generally be obsessive about rats with other rat obsessive individuals!
If you have any questions or suggestions please contact Bella
