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Old 10-11-2018, 08:30 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Hi Everyone,

Hope you all have a great weekend, there's lots to do and the weather is supposed to be beautiful.
Here's my list of fun things I've found that are going on in the Sarasota - Bradenton - Venice area:



FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Giving Hunger the Blues & Jazz on the Bay Music Festival -- on the grounds of the Van Wezel, Fri 3 - 10 pm, Sat 11 am - 9:30 pm. Tickets $15 - $75 (VIP).
Info at Giving Hunger The Blues 2018 | Sarasota Premier Outdoor Music Festival



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

BMX Racing: Sunshine State Nationals -- BMX Park at 1500 N. Tuttle in Sarasota. Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat & Sun 8 am - 5 pm. Parking fee.

Southern Tandem Rally -- bicycles built for 2 will be in Venice, FL for the weekend for a rally.



SATURDAY

Sarasota Farmers Market -- downtown at Lemon & Main, 7 am - 1 pm. Please note: market has moved temporarily to First Street due to construction going on in the Lemon & Main area.

Central Sarasota Farmers Market -- corner Proctor & Beneva, 8 am - 1 pm.

Bradenton Farmers Market -- downtown Bradenton on Main Street, 9 am - 2 pm.

Concours d'Elegance Jaguar Car Show -- on St. Armand's Circle, 10 am - 4 pm.

Pirates in Paradise Flower Show -- flowers on display & plants for sale, Sarasota Garden Club, 1131 Blvd of the Arts, 8 am - 3 pm.

Shoreline Shindig (new event) -- music, food, environmental displays, 12 - 3 pm, Bradenton Riverwalk.

Howl-O-Ween Movie Night Spectacular -- at Ed Smith Stadium, events start at 5 pm, movie at 7 pm. Costume parade, kids games. Free admission. No strollers or high heels on the field.

Sarasota County Master Gardener Plant Sale -- plants for sale, advice on plants & pests. 8 am - 1 pm, Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Rd.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest -- hay & pony rides, pumpkin painting, petting zoo & more. Free admission. 10 am - 4 pm, 7410 Fruitville Rd (east of I75).

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival -- hay & pony rides, pumpkin painting, petting zoo, arts & crafts vendors & more. 9 am - 5 pm, Adults $10, Children 12 & under get in free, $5 parking. County Rd 675, 1/2 way between State Rd 64 & 70.

Hungarian Festival -- traditional dances & food, arts & crafts, games. Sat 10 am - 10 pm, Sun 12 - 8 pm. Adults $12, children ages 12 - 17 $5, under 12 get in free. Sarasota County fairgrounds.

Sarasota's Most Elegant Home Show -- Builders, Contractors, Kitchens, Baths, Garden Displays, Landscapers, Pools, Spas, Security Systems, Garage Doors, Driveways, Windows, Solar, and more. Free admission & parking. Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm, Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

Sarasota - Bradenton Triathalon Festival -- biking, running, swimming. Nathan Benderson Park, 9 am - 7 pm, free admission, $5 parking.



SUNDAY

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

Coquina Beach Market -- at the south end of Coquina Beach, 10 am - 4 pm (Not sure if open this week due to Red Tide.)

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.

Ski-A-Rees are supposed to start their fall / winter ski shows on Sunday but there are still questions regarding the red tide impacting the shows.

Lord of the Dance -- performance/ Irish step dancing. Van Wezel, 7 pm, tickets start at $129.

Firehouse Chili Cookoff -- local firehouse crews compete for best chili bragging rights. At Morton's Gourmet Market in Southside Village, 2 - 5 pm, $10/person to sample the chili.



Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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