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Old 10-13-2016, 09:33 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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It's time once again for the list of events going on in and around the Bradenton - Sarasota - Venice area this weekend. Quite a variety of things to do, weather is supposed to be sunny and beautiful over the weekend as you head out to any of the following:


FRIDAY

Friday Night Free Music -- Venice's Centennial Park at the gazebo, 7 - 9 pm, bring your lawn chairs.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY


Gulf Coast Rhythm & Rib Fest -- location's moved this year to the south parking lot of Desoto Square Mall in Bradenton. Live bands/Blues music, BBQ ribs & sides, fireworks Friday evening. Car Show on Saturday 11 am - 4 pm. Friday 5 - 10 pm, Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sun noon - 8 pm. Ticket info at www.gulcoastribfest.com, Friday evening 5 - 7 pm is free admission. Benefit for local charity.

Sarasota Bayfront Boat Show -- at Marina Jack's, bayfront, Fri & Sat 10 am - 7 pm, Sun 12 - 5 pm, free admission.



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.

Anna Maria Island Bayfest -- music, classic car show, arts & crafts vendors, kids zone, Taste of the Island food court. 10 am - 10 pm, Pine Ave.

Sarasota Pride Fest -- live music, tiki hut, beer garden, food trucks, kids zone. 10 am - 5 pm, J. D. Hamel Park in downtown Sarasota at Gulfstream.

Howl-O-Ween Movie Night -- at Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota. Movie is Hotel Transylvania. Kids encouraged to dress in costumes, free games & candy for the little ones, 5 - 9 pm. Admission = 1 non perishable food item per person, proceeds to All Faiths Food Bank.

Celtic Thunder performs at the Van Wezel -- 8 pm, ticket info at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall: Sarasota, Florida

Underdog Rescue Adoption Event -- Pawsitively Pet Supply, 5238 SR64 E in Bradenton, 10 am - 2 pm. Dogs needing a special place to call home.

5K Zombie Run & 5K Color Blast Run -- both held at Nathan Benderson Park next to University Town Center. Zombie Run starts at 9 am, Color Blast Run starts at 12:30 pm. Registration & fee required for participants, free admission for spectators, $5/car parking.



SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest -- hay & pony rides, pumpkin painting, petting zoo. 10 am - 5 pm, 7410 Fruitville Rd (east of I75).

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival -- hay & pony rides, petting zoo, rock climbing, roasted sweet corn & lots of pumpkins. 9 am - 5 pm, admission $10/adult, kids 12 & under get in free, $5 parking. CR675 between SR64 & SR70 in Manatee county.

Hungarian Festival -- food, dance, music and vendors. Sat 10 am - 10 pm, Sun 12 noon - 8 pm. $10/adult, kids under age 12 get in free. Sarasota County Fairgrounds, behind Robarts Arena.

Vintage & Collectibles Fair -- all things vintage and collectable. Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm. Admission $3/adult, ages 12 & under get in free. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

US Australian Football League Championships -- at Lakewood Ranch's Premier Sports Campus. Starts 9 am each day, free admission.



SUNDAY

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

Siesta Key Farmers Market -- Siesta Village Plaza, 8 am - 2 pm.

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

Sarasota's Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Team performs their water ski show at 2 pm. Behind Mote Marine at 1602 Ken Thompson Pkwy.

Firehouse Chili Cook-off -- Sarasota firehouses compete for title of best chili. At Morton's Market in Sarasota, 2 - 5 pm, $10/person to sample chili, free for spectators.

Eclectic Fall Garden Music Series at Selby Garden -- each Sunday thru Nov. 13th, 1 - 3 pm. Free admission for Selby members, others $20/adult, children 4 - 17 years of age $10.




AREA EVENTS:

Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival -- October 14 - 16. Classic cars, motorcycles and boats take over the downtown streets of Lakeland, FL. Event is a support event to the prestigious Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
https://www.lakemirrorclassic.com/

Arcadia Fall PRCA Rodeo -- roping, riding and all things rodeo. Arcadia, FL. Gates open at 11 am, $15/person.



Have a great weekend! Enjoy!
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