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Old 01-09-2015, 11:11 AM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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If you're headed to downtown Sarasota this weekend be prepared for some serious partying as motorcycles take over the streets for Thunder By The Bay. More than 15,000 bikes are expected to participate and up to 40,000 spectators in this very popular annual event. The event raises money each year for the Suncoast Charities for Children.

The weekend events kick off Friday night with a Food Truck Round Up at the Sarasota Fairgrounds from 5 - 10 pm. $5 donation at the gate. Live music.

Friday night is also the "Born to be Wild" party at the ballroom of Louie's Modern on N. Palm Ave. Tickets are $100/person & must be purchased in advance.

Saturday & Sunday are both street festivals, with lots of food and beverage vendors and live bands playing at several locations. Bikers display their prized machines in and along the streets. Lots of fun, sort of a PG version of bike week at Daytona.

Sunday is the big bike show with 16 classes of motorcycles.

For more info go to Thunder by The Bay Sarasota Florida



There are other events happening in our area this weekend as well,including the following:

Friday

Bill Engvall of Blue Collar Comedy Tour fame (Here's Your Sign...) at the Van Wezel -- 8 pm. Ticket info at Sarasota, Florida - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Live from Downtown Sarasota It's Friday Night -- live entertainment by local performers, Burns Square, 6 - 9 pm.

Free Music Night -- Centennial Park gazebo in Venice, 7 - 9 pm, bring chairs or blankets for seating.

Mixon's Concert in the Grove -- bluegrass music, 7 - 10 pm, $15/person, heaters will be provided if necessary. Mixon's is located at 2525 27th St. E in Bradenton.

5 for $5 Wine Tasting -- at WineStyles at Lakewood Ranch, San Marco Plaza, 6 - 8 pm. For info call 306-5804.


Saturday

Sarasota Farmers Market -- Lemon & Main, 7 am - 1 pm.

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

Bradenton Farmers Market -- historic downtown Bradenton, 9 am - 2 pm, 30+ vendors of fresh produce, fruit, plants, arts & crafts.

Doll Show -- everything from antique to collectible to new dolls, Ramada Waterfront on N. Trail, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Adults $6, 12 & under get in free.

Open House Wine Tasting at Michael's on East, Sarasota -- $10/person, 2 - 4 pm.

Sweetgrass Farms Grand Opening -- organic, hydroponic farming, no pesticides, non GMO, heirloom seeds. Located at 8350 Carolina St, off of University Pkwy between US301 and Tuttle.
Live entertainment, children's activities, food & drink vendors, Nik Wallenda will do a wire walk noon - 1:30 pm. Fresh produce and u-pick strawberries. Free admission with can food item for All Faiths Food Bank.
www.sweetgrassfarms.com

The Matchmaker opens at Asolo Repertory Theatre. For info go to Asolo Rep Theatre - or call 351-8000.

Joys of Jazz -- free concert at Centennial Park in Venice, 2 - 4 pm.


Sunday

Circus Ring of Fame Induction Ceremony -- St. Armands Circle Park, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, live performance of circus music prior to ceremony.

Coquina Beach's Beach Market -- Anna Maria Island, 10 am - 4 pm. Local produce, crafts, jewelry, pottery, collectibles and more.

Bridge Street Market -- Anna Maria Island, similar items as Coquina Beach market, 10 am - 3 pm.

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