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Old 02-03-2017, 11:56 AM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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There's a lot going on in the Sarasota - Bradenton - Venice area, including the following events this weekend:


FRIDAY



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Sarasota Shell Club's Shell Show -- at the Bradenton Area Convention Center. Fri 12:30 - 5:00 pm, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm. Adults $5, children under age 12 free with adult ticket.


SATURDAY

Bradenton Area River Regatta -- powerboat races, Budweiser Clydesdales, live music, food vendors, extreme pogo exhibitions, BMX stunt shows, kids zone, lots of other events during the day and fireworks after dark. Free admission. Bradenton Riverwalk at the Manatee River.
Bradenton Area River Regatta - 2017

Main Street Live -- downtown Bradenton on old Main, 5 pm - midnight. Food vendors, arts & crafts vendors, presentation of Regatta racing trophies. Free admission.

Grand Ovation at Lakewood Ranch -- celebration of the arts/ music, dance, singing, drama. Lakewood Ranch's Main Street, 10 am - 2 pm, free admission.

Sarasota Highland Games & Celtic Festival -- traditional games, dance, bagpipes, drummers, Border Collie exhibitions, etc. At the Sarasota county fairgrounds, 9 am - 5 pm. Ticket and other info at:
Sarasota Highland Games and Celtic Festival

Top Dog Show -- fun event for local dog owners, fundraiser for Donte's Den (they care for pets of elderly people who can no longer provide that care). Awards for best dressed, funniest pet trick, best catch & fetch, etc. The Francis, 1289 N. Palm Ave, Sarasota, 6 - 9 pm.

Florida Truck Fest -- at the Bradenton Motorsports Park on SR64 east of I75. Drag racing, show and shine, burnout contests, etc. $15/adult, ages under 12 get in free.
Ticket & other info at: Bradenton Motorsports Park Bradenton, Florida

Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest -- meet the ball players. St. Pete's Tropicana Field, 11 am - 4 pm, free admission.


SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Sarasolo Festival -- local performers in music, dance, stand up comedy, plays, etc. 5 performers per day. $15/person. Sarasota Pioneer Park at Crocker Memorial Church.
https://www.facebook.com/SaraSoloFest/

Gamble Mansion Plantation Festival -- free tours of the mansion all weekend, arts & crafts show, demonstrations, etc. Ellenton, FL. 10 am - 4 pm each day, $1/car for parking.

Lido Beach Winter Fest Art Festival -- on Lido Key. Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 11 am - 5 pm.

Sarasota Masters Art Festival -- S. Palm Ave in downtown Sarasota, 10 am - 5 pm both days.

Venice Area Orchid Society Show & Sale -- Venice Community Center. Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm. $5/adult, under age 10 get in free.




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.

Polo Match -- at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch. Every Sunday thru April 9th. Gates open at 10 am, match starts at 1 pm. Info at: Sarasota Polo Club




UPCOMING EVENT WORTH MENTIONING

Feb 10th -- Steve Martin & Martin Short perform at the Van Wezel.




Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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