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Old 02-06-2020, 02:23 PM
 
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:


FEB 6 - 17

Florida State Fair -- carnival rides & games, fair good, entertainment, livestock displays, etc. Tampa Fairgrounds.
Info at: https://floridastatefair.com/fair-2020/



FEB 7 - MARCH 1

Circus Sarasota -- big performances under the tent that include Nik Wallenda. 33 shows. Located on the SE corner of the parking lot of the University Town Center mall.
Ticket prices $15 - $55, $5 parking (parking $ goes to charity).
Show info at: https://circusarts.org/calendar/circ...20/2020-02-20/



FRIDAY

Music on Main -- live music, street party, family friendly activities. Lakewood Ranch's Main Street, 6 - 9 pm, no coolers, dogs on short leash allowed.

Free Movie in the Park -- Venice Centennial Park gazebo, starts 6:15 pm, bring lawn chairs.

Moon Over Myakka Concert -- at the Myakka River State Park on State Rd 72, 7 - 10 pm, $25/person. Free admission to the park after 5 pm.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Greek Glendi - Greek Festival -- Greek dancing, music, food. Arts & crafts vendors. Fri - Sat 11 am - 9 pm, Sun 12 - 8 pm. St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 7671 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd (at Tallevast). Adults $4, children under 12 free. Parking on site or use the shuttle service.

Shell Show -- displays, buying/selling. Potter Building at the Sarasota county fairgrounds, Fri & Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm. $5/adult, $2.50/student ages 12 - 18, ages 11 & under get in free.

National Stamp Exhibition -- stamps on display & for sale, appraisals, seminars. Fri - Sat 10 am - 5:30 pm, Sun 10 am - 3 pm. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Info at: https://www.sarasotastampclub.com/exhibition-info



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 Centennial Park parking lot, 9 am - noon.

Anna Maria Island's Privateers Thieves Market -- flea market on Coquina Beach, 8 am - 3 pm.

BRADENTON AREA RIVER REGATTA -- day full of boat races, shows, music, food and ends up with fireworks after dark. Bradenton Riverwalk Park & Palmetto, 8 am - 10 pm.
Info at: https://bradentonarearegatta.com/

Atlanta Braves on Main party -- block party on Miami Ave in Venice, Braves players, music, food trucks. 5 - 8 pm, $5/adult, free for ages under 12.

Main Street Live -- party on historic Main Street in downtown Bradenton with live music, arts & crafts vendors, 5 pm - midnight.

Lewis Black -- performs at the Van Wezel, 8 pm. Ticket info at www.vanwezel.org




SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Fine Arts / Arts & Crafts Festivals:
Holmes Beach -- at city hall parking lot, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm.
Lido Beach -- 10 am - 5 pm
Downtown Sarasota -- on Main St, 10 am - 5 pm.




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).

Polo at Lakewood Ranch -- polo matches every Sunday at 1 pm thru April 12, 2020.
Info at: https://www.sarasotapolo.com/

Dock Yoga -- Marina Jack, bay front Sarasota, 10 am. Register online at Pineapple Yoga Studio site.

Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons -- perform at the Van Wezel, 7 pm. Ticket info at www.vanwezel.org



UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb 14 - 16 -- Thunder by the Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival




Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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Old 02-07-2020, 11:09 AM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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State Fair, hoping weather gets a little nicer...Great options this weekend and next
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