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Old 03-03-2022, 10:10 AM
 
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 (please note that some of the events require masks):



THRU MARCH 6TH

Circus Sarasota -- held at Nathan Benderson Park's Regatta Island, just south of the University Town Center mall in north Sarasota. Ticket & other info at: https://circusarts.org/performances/...sarasota-2022/


Plant City's FL Strawberry Festival -- runs 3/03 - 3/13. Carnival rides, livestock shows, concerts ranging from Oak Ridge Boys to Beach Boys, lots and lots of strawberries.



THURSDAY

Brown Bag Concert Series -- free music concert on the grounds of the Phillippi Estate Park in Sarasota, 12 - 1 pm, bring lawn chairs. EVENT HELD EACH THURSDAY IN MARCH.

Celtic Woman -- musical group from Ireland performs at the Van Wezel, 7 pm, ticket info at www.vanwezel.org



THURSDAY - SATURDAY

Pinecraft Days Arts & Crafts Festival -- over 40 Amish & Mennonite vendors display items for sale such as quilts, hand crafted furniture, etc. Beneva Marketplace at Beneva & Bahia Vista, 9 am - 4 pm.



FRIDAY

Music on Main -- free music, food and beer vendors, family friendly activities, 6 - 9 pm, Lakewood Ranch's Main Street.

Fresh Fridays Downtown Sarasota -- Tropical themed party with live entertainment, free "light bites," vendors. 7 - 10 pm on Main Street between Palm & Pineapple.



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 City Hall, 401 W Venice Ave, 8 am - 1 pm.
Summer Hours: 8 am - noon.

Beertopia -- craft beers & liquors, food by local restaurants, music. $60/adult, adults only. Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto, 6 - 9:30 pm.

Oscar Scherer Park's Concert Under the Stars -- fold/blue grass band, $10/person (cash only at the gate), 7 - 9 pm, bring lawn chairs. Hot dogs & hot chocolate available for sale.

Parrish Heritage Days Parade & Festival -- parade, entertainment, food trucks, vendors. 11 am - 3 pm, Parrish Community High School grounds, 7505 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish.

Palmetto Heritage Festival at the Manatee County Agricultural Museum -- open house, kids activities, exhibits, free lunchy 11 am - 1 pm as long as food lasts. Event 10 am - 1 pm. 515 10th Ave W, Palmetto.

Suncoast Walkathon -- fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs, groups raise funds to participate. Music, food vendors. Starts 11:30 am.

Brunch & Big Cats -- fundraiser, Big Cat Habitt. Brunch, mimosa bar & yoga with the tigers, $75/person, 10 am - noon, 7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota.

Cars & Coffee -- classic cars & coffee at Elite Motor Works, start 7:30 am, 1749 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota.




SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Sharks Tooth 10K -- 2 days, 100 runners per day. Starts at 7:15 am, $49/person registration fee, Ruthenbach Park, 8650 Bee Ridge (east of I-75).

Quilt Show -- quilts on display and for sale. Venice Community Center, $8/adult, Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 9 am - 4 pm.

Spring Arts Festival -- vendors from multiple states participating, J D Hamel Park in downtown Sarasota, 10 am - 5 pm.

Art in the Park -- University Park's County Club hosting event, 10 am - 5 pm, 7671 The Park Blvd.

Downtown Venice Art Classic -- historic downtown streets art festival, 10 am - 5 pm.



SUNDAY

Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market -- Waterside Place, 10 am - 2 pm.

The Meadows Farmers Market -- At the Meadows shopping village off Honore, 10 am - 2 pm.

Coquina Beach Market -- farmers market at the beach, Anna Maria Island's Coquina Beach parking lot, 10 am - 4 pm (each Sunday thru March).

Polo at Lakewood Ranch -- Gates open 10 am, matches 1 - 4 pm.
Polo ticket and other info at: https://lakewoodranch.com/event/sund...ota-polo-club/

The Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show -- show at 2 pm, Ken Thompson Park on City Island.

Siesta Key Drum Circle -- at Siesta Key beach every Sunday about an hour before sunset.

Gamble Plantation Historical Park Open House -- free tours of the mansion and grounds, music, crafts, 10 am - 3 pm, Ellenton on US 301 abut 1.5 miles west of I-75.

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles -- all your favorite Beatles tunes, 7 pm, Van Wezel.
Ticket info at www.vanwezel.org.




UPCOMING EVENTS NEXT WEEKEND

Irish Celtic Festival

Lakewood Ranch Fine Arts Festival

Toast of Venice Wine, Beer & Food Festival




Have a great weekend everyone. Enjoy!
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Old 03-03-2022, 12:12 PM
 
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So many things!
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Old 03-04-2022, 06:15 AM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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Best time of year for events
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