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Old 05-05-2022, 05:58 AM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Hi Everyone,

Here's a list of fun things I've found that are going on in the Sarasota - Bradenton - Venice area this weekend:


THURSDAY & FRIDAY

Cinco de Mayo Block Party -- downtown Sarasota in front of the El Melvin restaurant. Live music, street food, outdoor bar. 11 am - midnight.



FRIDAY

Music in the Park -- free music concert at the Rossi Park Pavilion, Riverwalk, Bradenton, 6 - 8 pm, bring lawn chairs.

Music on Main -- free music concert, street vendors, 6 - 9 pm, Lakewood Ranch's Main Street.



FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Sarasota Orchestra Pops Concert -- music of the 70's, fireworks afterwards, Ed Smith Stadium, 8 pm. Tickets $15 - $48 + $5/parking.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Sarasota Blues & BBQ Fest -- live music, BBQ & other food (inclu seafood & vegetarian), marketplace (vendors). Fri 4 - 10 pm, Sat 11 am - 11 pm, Sun 11 am - 6 pm, outside the Sarasota County fairgrounds.



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 -- on Old Main Street (400 12th St W), 9 am - 2 pm. Veggies, organics, fresh eggs, seafood and more.

Venice Farmers Market -- at the City Hall, 401 W Venice Ave, 8 am - 1 pm.
Summer Hours: 8 am - noon.

Siesta Key Sand Sculpture Contest -- open to everyone of all ages, registration 8:30 am, contest judging 1 - 2 pm.

Corvettes on the Circle -- Corvettes car show at St. Armand's Circle, 9 am - 3 pm.

Lido Beach Day Drinkers Float Party -- informal group, bring your own food, drinks & floaties. 9 am - sunset.

Taco Fest -- new event, 150+ taco vendors, specialty cocktails. Manatee County fairgrounds in Palmetto, 12 - 6 pm. Tickets $10 - $350 for adults, children under age 10 get in free.

Food Truck Fest at Big Top Brewing -- taco trucks, beer garden. 12 - 10 pm, Sarasota, 925 Cattlemen Rd.

Cars & Coffee (with donuts) -- informal car show at Elite Motors on Cattlemen, 7:30 - 10:30 am.

Outdoor Tree Sale -- huge sale of fruit trees, herbs, tropical vegetables. Lakewood Ranch Premier Sports Center grounds, 9 - 3 pm.

Mother's Day Sale of Succulents -- by the Sarasota Succulent Society, 1310 38th St, 9 am - 1pm.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Downtown Sarasota Spring Craft Fair -- artisan vendors. 10 am - 5 pm at Five Points Park and along First & Central streets.

Repticon -- all things reptile. Robarts Arena at the Sarasota county fairgrounds. Sat 9 am - 12:45 pm & 1:15 - 4 pm. Sun 10 am - 12:45 pm & 1:15 pm - 4 pm. Various ticket prices, must buy online from Repticon event site.



SUNDAY

Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market -- Waterside Place, 10 am - 2 pm. (Closed Easter Sunday)

The Meadows Farmers Market -- At the Meadows shopping village off Honore, 10 am - 2 pm.

Polo at Lakewood Ranch -- Gates open 10 am, matches 1 - 4 pm.
Polo ticket and other info at: https://lakewoodranch.com/event/sund...ota-polo-club/

The Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show -- show at 2 pm, Ken Thompson Park on City Island.

Siesta Key Drum Circle -- at Siesta Key beach every Sunday about an hour before sunset.

Mother's Day at Mixon Fruit Farms -- brunch, tram rides. Reservations required, 11 am - 2:30 pm, tickets $70/adult, $30 ages 2 - 12. Bradenton.

Mother's Day at the Bay -- music, complimentary glass of wine, 1131 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, 4 - 5 pm. Free admission but must register to attend.

Brunch & Big Cats Mother's Day Edition -- brunch, mimosa bar, yoga with the tigers, admission to all of Big Cat Habitat included. Tickets 75/adult, 10 am - noon.




UPCOMING EVENTS IN MAY:

Forks & Corks food & wine events
Punta Gorda Seafood & Music Festival
Sarasota Shrimp & Music Festival
Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival



Have a great weekend everyone. Enjoy!
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