MERMAID FREEDIVE® SUMMIT

A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & FANTASY WEEKEND FOR MERMAIDS

MAY 9TH - 11TH 2025

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ABOUT THE WEEKEND

Prepare for a professional development experience unique to the mermaid world and join the Mermaid Freedive® team for an inspiring, creative and fun weekend celebrating the mermaid community and benefiting the Coral Restoration Foundation! Hosted by Vero Beach Mermaid, the Mermaid Freedive® Summit is an annual event that creates space for mermaids of all levels to gain knowledge, inspiration, creative content and community through interactive events, conservation, workshops and speakers. This event is great for anyone who wants to journey into the Mermaid space at any level from brand new all the way to mermaid instructor trainer!

Cost: various ticket options available

Location: Vero Beach, Florida

Dates: May 9th, 10th and 11th 2025

WHO IS THIS FOR

This three day event is open to all levels of mermaids whether you have already started your journey or you are just getting started during this event! This is most ideal for those who are or want to become professionals in the mermaid and diving industries, mermaid enthusiasts and those seeking to deepen a connection to the mermaid community and our environment.

JOIN TEAM / SPONSOR EVENT

TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday:

10:00 AM Check in
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM UW Workshops
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Basic Mermaid course $155 ticketed separately
12:15 - 1:00 Freedive Medicine safety workshop
-Lunch Break-
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Group swims
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM friendly performance competition
4:30 PM Closing ceremony

Lunch provided will be various subs, sides and snacks. If this doesn't fit for you or you have a dietary restriction please plan to bring something! Bring your mermaid items to swap and sell!

Saturday

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM VIP hour
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mermaid Freedive Fantasy Gala

head line speakers, interactive workshops, fantasy crafting, catered food and drink, photo ops, live painter, Whimsy Forge runway show, charity raffle, dance party, DJ and much more!

ATTIRE: MERMAID THEMED FORMAL AND DRESSY - GALA GLAM

8:30 PM Mermaid Mixer After Party downtown

Sunday

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Beach Cleanup and fun day

mermaid photo ops, group swims, community, content, swap and sell, fun in the sun

Lunch and beach essentials provided for VIP

ATTIRE: MERMAID TAILS AND TOPS, EXPOSURE PROTECTION, SWIMWEAR

2:30 PM Pro Mermaid shoots $350 ticketed separately

this is tentative and subject to change - all locations of events will be in the the welcome book you receive when you sign up!

Day 1: POOL

Day 1 is a fun filled day of pool workshops, group swims and a performance competition.

Choose from various different workshops, train with our special guests and book an uw photoshoot. This day is packed with fun to help you level up underwater!

Day 2: Fantasy Gala

Step into our fantastical world with the heart of the Summit on day 2 at the Fantasy Gala Ball! Enjoy themed decor, delicious catered food, incredible speakers, pop up shops, interactive workshops, crafting, live painter, charity raffle, dancing, live music and more!

After party to follow downtown

Day 3: Beach

On day 3 enjoy the beautiful sights of Fort Pierce from one of the best spots! Ocean swimming, inlet photoshoots, beach cleanup, relaxation and fun in the sun!

Option to book pro photoshoots at the Vero Beach Mermaids favorite spot!

SPECIAL GUESTS

@verobeachmermaid

@theabalonemerman

@mermaid_jules

@charity.grace

@petunias.floral

PURCHASE TICKETS

There are very limited tickets for this event!

Ticket levels:

Day 1 Pool $150
one day ticket for all pool workshops and competition
Day 2 Fantasy Gala $200
one day ticket to Gala
VIP Fantasy Gala $300
one day ticket to Gala, early entrance, swag bag, private citrus suite
Day 3 Beach $75
one day ticket to beach day
VIP Beach $125
one day ticket to beach day with picnic, drinks, comfy hang spot and beach essentials
3 day $350*
standard ticket to all three days of summit
VIP 3 day $500*
ticket to all three days of summit with VIP Gala and VIP beach day tickets

*most recommended ticket options

Following ticket purchase you will receive a welcome packet with all the details. Please note that there are very limited tickets for this event and they are non refundable. Once purchased there is no refunding a ticket.