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Old 03-17-2016, 06:01 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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It's the weekend and the forecast is for chance of rain for Saturday, but not all day, so still great for getting outdoor and enjoying the various activities and events. There are a lot of events going on in the Bradenton - Sarasota - Venice area this weekend, including the following:


FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Paris Flea Market --- vintage furniture, art, vintage clothes & jewelry, designer items, misc for sale to support the Sarasota Orchestra. Saturday & Sunday 10 - 5, Business Commerce Center on 16th St E (just north of airport). Into at:
Sarasota Orchestra


FRIDAY - SATURDAY

Venice Book Fair & Writers Fest --- Friday is a wine & cheese reception. Saturday is the book fair 10 - 3, featuring various authors. Centennial Park in Venice.
Info at: Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival - Official Web Site!

Gem, Jewlery & Bead Show --- at the Sarasota Municipal Convention Center. 10 am - 5 pm, $4/adults.


Friday - March 27th ---- Sarasota County Fair. Carnival rides on the midway, 4H & FHA exhibits, animals, arts & crafts, racing pigs, live entertainment and lots of fair food.
Info at: https://www.sarasotafair.com/home.html



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.
Venice Farmers Market -- downtown Venice, 8 am - noon.

Easter Egg Hunt & Festival -- at Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge, 9:30 am. Bring your basket and find Easter eggs, bounce house, crafts, refreshments. Free admission.

Sarasota Bird Fair --- exotic birds for sale, Sahib Shrine Temple at 600 N. Beneva, 9 am - 3:30 pm. Adults $4, children 12 & under get in free.

Manatee County Pride Festival -- Bradenton Riverwalk, 12 - 5 pm. Arts & crafts, food vendors, live entertainment. To help support local LGBTQ youth in Manatee county.
Info at: Manatee Pride | Celebrating LGBTQ Pride in Bradenton/Manatee, Florida

Pittsburgh Pirates vs MN Twins in spring training game at McKechnie Field, Bradenton. 1:05 pm.

Toast to Venice Wine, Beer & Food Festival --- Maxine Barritt Park, 2 - 5 pm. $45/person at event, $40 in advance. Suggested people purchase in advance as tickets are limited.
Info at: The Toast to Venice, 8th Annual Wine, Beer and Food Tasting Event - Sarasota-Punta Gorda , Florida: LocalWineEvents.com : Wine, Food, Beer, Or Spirits

Barefoot Beach Bazaar at Nokomis Beach Plaza --- local artists selling a variety of crafts, 4 - 7 pm.

Sarasota Film Festival Moonlight Movie --- location this time is the Venice public beach. Move is "Up." Free admission, bring lawn chairs or blankets, starts after dark.


SATURDAY - SUNDAY

Taste of Arts & Crafts Show --- Anna Maria Island, by Holmes Beach city hall, 10 am - 4:30 pm. Free admission.

D. E. Foeller Antique & Classic Car Auction --- Bradenton Area Convention Center, tickets $10/person for entire day, opens 8 am, auction starts 10 am each day.
http://www.hemmings.com/events/detail?listing_id=41128

Cirque des Voix at the Big Top --- circus artists perform along with key chorale group. By University Town Center. Only 1 performance each day, info at:
Home | Key Chorale

Tampa Bay Air Fest is back ---- McDill Air Force Base in Tampa, free admission, 11 am - 3 pm. Go early, last time they held this event they hit capacity and were turning away people. 3 pm performance by the Thunderbirds.
info at: Tampa Bay AirFest will be dedicated to 'an amazing airman' | Tampa Bay Times



SUNDAY

Coquina Beach Market -- what better place to hold a farmers market/flea market than at the beach? 10 am - 4 pm, south end of Anna Maria Island.

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

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

Polo Match at Lakewood Ranch's Polo Club -- event starts at 1 pm, tailgate party before, public welcome.

Every Sunday through the season: Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Team Show --- 2 pm, behind Mote Marine on Ken Thompson Pkwy.


Tour de Parks Fun Ride on Legacy Trail --- various length bike rides set up, registration (fees required) at 7 am, start/finish is at Historic Venice Train Depot.
Info at: Tour de Parks 2016 - Venice, FL 2016 | ACTIVE

G. T. Bray Egg Hunt --- bring the little ones to participate in the egg hunt at G. T Bray Park in Bradenton. Event is 2:30 - 4:00 pm, bounce house, clowns, free popcorn & cotton candy. $2/child, adults free.

Baltimore Orioles vs Tampa Bay Rays spring training game at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, 1:05 pm.

Nokomis Beach Bash --- at the Nokomis Beach Plaza on Casey Key Rd, 1 - 6 pm. Live music, food & drink vendors.


The Peking Acrobats perform at the Van Wezel --- 7 pm, ticket info at Sarasota, Florida - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall



Have a great weekend!
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