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Old 04-28-2016, 09:47 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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It's the weekend, the weather forecast is for lots of sunshine and warm temps, and there are events going on in the Bradenton - Sarasota - Venice area this weekend to get out and enjoy, including the following:


FRIDAY

Music in the Park --- downtown Bradenton's Riverwalk, 6 - 8 pm, free admission, suggested to bring lawn chairs. Last event of the season.



SATURDAY

Sarasota Farmers Market -- downtown at Lemon & Main, 7 am - 1 pm.
Central Sarasota Farmers Market -- corner Proctor & Beneva, 8 am - 1 pm.
Bradenton Farmers Market -- downtown historic Bradenton, 9 am - 2 pm.
Venice Farmers Market -- downtown Venice, 8 am - noon

Children's Book Fair & Family Fun Day at the Bradenton Farmers Market -- during regular market hours, book signings, story telling, crafts, cooking demos & other family friendly things to do.

Sarasota Bay Seagrass Fest/ Water Festival -- Live bands, exhibitors, food vendors, beer garden, dragon boat races, pet zone & more. Free admission. 10 am - 4 pm at Ken Thompson Park on City Island, by Mote Marine.

DeSoto Heritage Festival Grand Parade -- huge event in Bradenton. Over 150 floats, marching bands and other participants. Starts at 6:30 pm at Manatee High School, travels along 9th Ave, then north on 39th St, turns onto Manatee Ave and heads into downtown Bradenton. After party starts at 8 pm at the Courtyard by Marriott Riverfront down by the Riverwalk.

Celtic Women Destiny World Tour performs at the Van Wezel, 7:30 pm. Ticket info at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall: Sarasota, Florida




SUNDAY


Bridge Street Market --great farmers market option on Anna Maria Island, 10 am - 3 pm.

Siesta Key Drum Circle -- just before sunset at Siesta Key public beach, everyone welcome.

FL Scholastic Rowing Association Sweep Championships -- high school students compete. Free admission for observers. 8 am - 5 pm, Nathan Benderson Park by University Town Center mall.

Destination Cuisine Food & Travel Festival -- at Sweetgrass Farms, just a few blocks north of University Parkway. 11 am - 5 pm. Food samples by top local chefs, craft beers and wines, salsa lessons, scavenger hunt, giveaways. Ticket info at Food and Travel Festival

FL West Coast Avian Society's Annual Exotic Bird Extravaganza -- buy an exotic birds and everything you need to care for it, vendors, raffles. Potter Building, Sarasota County fair grounds, 10 am - 4 pm. Adults $4, children 10 & under get in free with parent ticket purchase.


Have a great weekend!
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Old 04-29-2016, 06:57 PM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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I hear the parade is THE event???!!!
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