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Old 03-24-2022, 08:20 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:



MARCH 18 - 27

Sarasota County Fair -- carnival rides, livestock, exhibits, shows & just about anything you can deep fry.
Info at: https://www.sarasotafair.com/p/getco...-sarasota-fair




FRIDAY

Music in the Park -- free music concert at the Rossi Park Pavilion, Riverwalk, Bradenton, 6 - 8 pm, bring lawn chairs.

Free Music Friday Night Concert -- free concert in Venice's Centennial Park at the gazebo, 7 - 9 pm, bring lawn chairs.




FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Venice Book Fair & Writer's Festival -- book fair is Saturday, seminars, etc. Venice Public Library, 10 am - 5 pm.

My Hometown Jam 2022 -- big neighborhood block party fundraiser.
Saturday is the main event/ Hometown Fest 12 - 5 pm with food, music, craft beers. Adults $25 - $35, kids 12 & under get in free. Nathan Benderson Park.



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.

Goat Yoga -- yoga with the goats at Fruitville Groves, starts 10:30 am, $30/person. 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota.

Baseball: Baltimore Orioles vs Pittsburgh Pirates, Ed Smith Stadium, 6:05 pm.

Parrish Chili Cookoff & Family Festival -- chili competition at 11, live music, craft vendors, kids activities 10 am - 4 pm, FL Railroad Museum. Adults $10, kids 12 & under get in free.

Sarasota Cars & Coffee -- car show at UTC mall by Ford's Garage, 8 - 10 am.

Tribute to Sir Elton John -- performance at Riverview High of Sarasota's Performing Arts Center, 7 pm, Tickets $25 - $59 per person.

Boots & Bling Gala -- fundraiser for local organizations serving disadvantaged children. Live music, food, bull riding, auction. Western dress suggested. 6:30 - 10 pm, Manatee Fairgrounds Arena, Palmetto, $100/person.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Spring Indie Markets at UTC -- a wide variety of vendors in the parking lots of University Town Center Mall, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 11 am - 4 pm. Also March 26 & 27.



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.

Mergens Memorial Car & Truck Show -- music, food available. Free admission. Gamble Plantation grounds, US301 in Ellenton, 10 am - 2 pm.

Venice AACA Antique Collector Car Show -- Venice's Centennial Park, 8 am - 3 pm.

Sarasota Ballroom Dance Competition -- pro & amateur events, observers welcome. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, 8 am - 9:30 pm.

Baseball: Baltimore Orioles vs Detroit Tigers -- Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, 1:05 pm.

A Tribute to ABBA -- performance of many of ABBA's hits, Van Wezel, 7 pm, tickets $125 & up.




UPCOMING EVENTS NEXT WEEKEND

Sarasota Chalk Festival
Sarasota Film Festival
Spirit Fest Metaphysical Fair


Have a great weekend everyone. Enjoy!
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Old 03-25-2022, 06:10 AM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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For those willing to take the drive, the Tampa Bay Airfest is back after a 4 year break:

https://www.tampabayairfest.com/


Displays of aircraft, fly overs, Blue Angels, kids zone & more.
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