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Old 02-13-2020, 03:16 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

Free Music in the Park -- Venice Centennial Park gazebo, 7 - 9 pm, bring lawn chairs.

Siesta Key Beach AND Nokomis Beach Renew Your Vows event -- check in starts at 4:30 pm, event starts at 5 with vow ceremony at 6 pm. $25/couple.

Siesta Key Village Valentine Stroll -- music, free candy kisses from participating shops, 5 - 8 pm.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Thunder by the Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival -- Motorcycles and bands meet up at the Sarasota county fairgrounds for a 3 day festival. Fri 5 - 10 pm, Sat 10 am - 10 pm, Sun 10 am - 6 pm. Adults $5, children 12 & under get in free.
Event info at: Thunder By The Bay :: Home

Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show -- Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 10 am - 5 pm, tickets $5/adult.




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.

Orioles Spring Fest -- Orioles practice, fan games, food trucks. 9 am - 1 pm, Ed Smith Stadium.

Pittsburgh Pirates Annual Pep Rally -- Pirates VIPS, marching band drum line, live music, 5 - 9 pm, Old Main Street in Bradenton.

Sarasota Five Points Park Arts & Crafts Show -- local vendors. 10 am - 5 pm.

Presidents Day Sale - Sarasota Succulent Society -- 1310 38th St, Sarasota, 9 am - 1 pm.

FL Cracker Trail Ride -- horses and wagons travel from Manatee Village Historic Park, east on SR64 to Morgan Johnson Rd, starts at 9 am.

Superhero 5K & Fun Run -- dress as your favorite superhero & run, 8:30 - 11 am, Nathan Benderson Park.





SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Cortez Commercial Fishing Seafood Festival -- seafood, family friendly events, live music. 10 am - 6 pm, $4/adult, ages under 12 get in free. Offsite parking at GT Bray Park, $3/person round trip shuttle.

Fine Arts Show & Sale -- Venice Art Center, 9 am - 4 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/

Jewish Food Festival & Flea Market -- Food, games, flea market. Jewish Congregation of Venice, 600 N. Auburn Rd, 10 am - 4 pm.

Symphony on the Sand -- AMI chorus and orchestra team up for a concert, 2 pm, Palma Sola Presbyterian Church.



Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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Old 02-15-2020, 01:57 PM
 
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I can hear the Party from here (the Bikers)....having a good time!
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