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Old 11-14-2019, 02:42 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Hi Everyone,

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


THURSDAY - SUNDAY

Ellenton Carnival -- carnival rides & food, Ellenton Premium Outlets parking lot. Thurs 5 - 10 pm, Fri 5 - 11 pm, Sat noon - 11 pm, Sun noon - 10 pm.



FRIDAY - SATURDAY

Giving Hunger the Blues Music Festival -- live music, 15 food & beverage vendors. Sarasota Polo Grounds, Lakewood Ranch. Fri 5:30 - 9 pm, Sat 11:30 - 9:30 pm. Tickets $20/person, VIP $65 (includes BBQ dinner & 3 drinks), children 12 & under get in free.



FRIDAY - MONDAY

Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition -- watch sculptures from all over compete. Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 am - 9 pm, Sun 10 am - 9 pm, Mon 10 am - 5 pm. $10/day or can buy 4 day passes.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Garden of Wonders Chalk Festival AND Pavement Music Festival -- at the Venice Airport Festival Grounds, 8 - 6 pm. Food & beverage vendors. Trained support animals but no pets or emotional support animals allowed.
Tickets: $5/adult on Friday, $10/adult on Sat, $15/adult on Sun, $10/adult on Mon. 4 day passes available.
Children 12 & younger get in free, students reduced ticket prices.

Bradenton - Sarasota Home & Holidays Show -- Bradenton Area Convention Center. Fri 12 - 8 pm, Sat 11 am - 8 pm, Sun 11 am - 6 pm. Tickets at door: $10/adult, $5/senior, children 12 and under get in free.



FRIDAY THRU FEB 8, 2020

The Fence -- largest public photo exhibit in the US. Displayed on the grounds at Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota.



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.

Dwight Yoakam performs at the Van Wezel -- 8 pm. Ticket info at www.vanwezel.org.




SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Sarasota Fall Fine Arts Festival -- downtown Sarasota at J. D. Hamel Park, 10 am - 5 pm.

Sarasota Medieval Fair -- take a step back in time for jousting, human chess board tournaments, shows, turkey legs and ale. Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 10 am - 5:30 pm. Tickets range from $9.95/child to $18.95/adult.

Canine Christmas Festival & Adopt-A-Thon -- Bishop SPCA Animal Shelter grounds, 5718 21st Ave W, Bradetnon. 10 am - 4 pm, pet adoptions, doggie fashion show & contests, games, pet pics w/Santa, food trucks.



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

Siesta Key Farmers Market -- Siesta Village Plaza, 9 am - 1 pm

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

Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show -- starts at 2 pm Sunday, 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway (by Mote).

Sarasota Yoga Festival -- Payne Park, starts 10 am. Music, yoga, vendors.


MONDAY

Ringling by the Bay -- live music and dancing, food & drinks for purchase. 6 - 9 pm, $5 - $15 tickets, limited seating.



Note: The new Oneco Farmers Market has delayed opening by a few weeks, they are being required to upgrade the sprinkler system in the building first. New opening date to be announced soon.



Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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Old 11-15-2019, 10:40 AM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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Sorry for my lack of appreciation on your posts, havent been on in a bit!
Keep up the good work
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