National Drink Beer Day
JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FLNational Drink Beer Day is Thursday September, 28th!
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Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival
Now in its fourth year, this established Sarasota tradition will bring you onto the Sarasota Opera House main stage where your favorite downtown restaurants will be showcasing their tasty dishes paired with fine wines, assorted beers and specialty cocktails. Proceeds from this event benefit the Sarasota Youth Opera who will perform during the event. Come to mix & mingle, sample tasty bites, and have a drink with us to celebrate the end of summer in Sarasota!
Oktoberfest at Calusa Brewing
Calusa Brewing 5701 Derek Ave, Sarasota, FLThrow on your Lederhosen and come kick it with us in celebration of Octoberfest! The Schnitzel Trailer will be on site serving up an authentic Bavarian menu to pair with two special release brews. Justin Layman will be onsite rocking the mic from 3-7pm in the Tasting Room.
Sunset on the Bay
Bayfront, Sarasota Sarasota, FLAs the World Rowing Championships come to a close, guests from around the world are invited to mingle with the Sarasota community to celebrate achievements, enjoy live music, take in a breathtaking sunset, and relax along Sarasota’s Bayfront.
MBG 3rd Annual Oktoberfest 2017
Mandeville Beer Garden 428 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FLMBG 3RD ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST 2017!! Come dressed in your best dirndl or lederhosen and get a free soft pretzel! 11 GERMAN BEERS ON TAP! Available in 16oz pours & Litre Steins!
Beer, Bands & BBQ
Sarasota Farm Bureau Federation 7289 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota, FLJoin us for the 3rd annual Beer, Bands & BBQ event hosted by Music Compound! On Saturday, October 7 from noon to 7pm, enjoy a great selection of beers, bands and of course, BBQ!
Oktoberfest!
Our celebration will include many of the typical items you actually get when you go to Oktoberfest including Large Bretzeln, White Radish, Haxn (possibly for pre order) and much more!
Taste Of St. Armands
Over 19 restaurants are participating in the beautiful setting of St. Armands Circle Park, along with noteworthy wineries and microbreweries or maybe you’d like to try an exotic mojito from the mojito bar. Musical sounds will fill the air and set the mood for an evening of fine food, libations and perhaps…a little dancing.
$55
Arlington Park Porchfest
Arlington Park SarasotaA grassroots community music festival where front porches become stages, yards become venues, and neighborly generosity and good will rule the day! Porchfest is exactly what the name implies. Around 40 local musicians of all genres will be performing on front porches from 3 to 8 p.m.
Stay Angry My Friends – Art & Beer Show
We're teaming up with our good friends William Ralston, Mouthole BBQ and Angry Chair Brewing to bring you an evening of dark themed art, mean ass BBQ and sick craft brews so join us in supporting the local art scene!
Ringling International Arts Festival 2017
Experience the brilliance of internationally-acclaimed musicians, actors, and dancers!
Main Street Block Party
Lakewood Ranch Main Street 8100 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FLThis block party will supply lots of fun. Vendor booths will line the street and there will be no shortage of beer, food and live music by Doug Deming and the Jeweltones.
5th Annual Haunted Trails
Friends of Oscar Scherer Park, Inc. 1843 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FLFeaturing three areas: Trick or Treat Trail, Haunted Trail, and Haunted Pavilion. Get our tickets early! This event will sell out!
Sarasota Pride Fest 2017
JD Hamel Park Sarasota, FLCome celebrate pride in Sarasota. There will be food, drinks, and lots of entertainment!
Age-Friendly Festival
The Age-Friendly Festival will be a celebration of lifelong well-being in our region. This community event aspires to connect people of all ages. Individuals and exhibitors from businesses, government, nonprofits, and the media will share information on a variety of topics that optimize community assets and enhance quality of life.
Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz on the Bay
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLThe 21st Annual Giving Hunger the Blues & Jazz on The Bay Festival will feature local, regional, and national musical talents on two stages. A full day of music, food, and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
Main Street Live in Downtown Bradenton
Old Main Street Downtown Bradenton Fla 420 12th St W, Bradenton, FLThis is downtown Bradenton's most popular street party! Old Main Street (12th Street West) between Manatee and 3rd avenues is closed to vehicular traffic as vendors line the streets and live music plays throughout the night.
Festival of the Skeletons
Village of the Arts Bradenton, FLThe Village of the Arts presents our most popular Artwalk weekend of the year - the 13th Annual Festival of the Skeletons!
InspireSarasota! Festival
Five Points Park 1331 1st St, Sarasota, FLThe festival will feature performances by youth and cultural groups, booths with information from arts and cultural organizations on their upcoming seasons, a book give-a-way for children, food, and activities for all ages.
Beer, Boats and Bacon 2017
Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL60+ Craft Beers & Cocktails to Sample. Tons of Delicious Bacon Dishes. Live Music. Games & Prizes
Chalk Festival
A 'Museum in Motion' Watch hundreds of artists create masterpieces using the pavement as their canvas and chalk as their medium.
Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sandsculpting Festival
Siesta Key Beach 946 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FLCome out and view 12 masterpieces made only from our #1 beach sand and water. Listen to live music everyday. NEW THIS YEAR - Visit us Friday or Saturday night for amazing colorful lit display of sculptures.
SRQ Club’s Music Fest
This year’s festival will feature at least 6 bands, live jams, circus performers, and an open mic session under the stars with a “Burning Man” bonfire at the end of the night.
Sarasota’s Monthly Food Truck Rally
JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FLCome out and enjoy local beer, food, and music from people striving to add to Sarasota's culture & the fast growing Food Truck community every month at JDub's Brewing Company (1215 Mango Ave). The next rally is November 18th from 5-10pm, bring the whole family!
A Village Wonderland
Enjoy the lights and galleries decorated for the holidays. live music, strolling entertainment, unique holiday shopping, and tasty treats during one of Bradenton's favorite holiday events.
Siesta Key Seafood and Music Festival
Siesta Key Beach 946 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FLSiesta Key main beach. Lots of fantastic fresh seafood and loads of music for all fans!
2017 Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade
Sarasota, FL Sarasota, FL2017 Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade
Southside Village Holiday Stroll
Southside Village, Sarasota Sarasota, FLEnjoy the exciting snow slide, snow machines, a climbing wall and trampoline and more... The Music Compound will host a Holiday Concert, and Santa will greet the little ones. Face painting, nail stickers, tatoos and Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Civility Squad. A festival for all ages. Come enjoy.
SRQ ZINE FEST!
Sarasota's first ever Zine Fest is happening! Featuring artists and vendors of self-published books, magazines, comics, art prints/paintings, and apparel.
New Years Eve Pineapple Drop
This FREE annual downtown Sarasota event attracts between 20,000 to 25,000 Floridians. There will be amusement rides, food & beer concessions, live music and a pineapple drop at midnight followed by a fantastic firework display on Sarasota Bay.
Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival
Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FLOver the course of two days, thousands will flock to the Destination Downtown Sarasota! The festival's beer garden, live music, arts & crafts as well as a variey of attractions for folks of all ages.
Sarasota’s Monthly Food Truck Rally
JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FLCome out and enjoy local beer, food, and music from people striving to add to Sarasota's culture & the fast growing Food Truck community every month at JDub's Brewing Company.
Hop In The Fire – Benefiting Tour De Cure
Calusa Brewing 5701 Derek Ave, Sarasota, FL"Hop in the Fire" with us on Monday, February 5th at Calusa Brewing when 10 local Chefs and the brewers at Calusa collaborate using fire, smoke, and Calusa beer.
J Dubs 4th Anniversary Dub Fest
Sarasota County Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FLJDub’s is celebrating 4 years in business the only way they know how! Join us for an entire day of Craft Beer and Music including an exclusive Craft Beer Festival.
My Hometown Fest 2018
Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FLJoin us for Southwest Florida's biggest and best spring festival, featuring food, music, craft beer and fun for all ages.
For the Love of Animals Market Fair
Big Top Brewing Company 6111 B Porter Way, Sarasota, FLWe're celebrating any and all things animals with animal-inspired art, eco-friendly handmade wares, vegan leather goods, healthy food options at our food trucks, and so much more!
Sarasota’s Monthly Food Truck Rally!
JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FLCome out and enjoy local beer, live music and local food trucks striving to add to Sarasota's culture. Join our growing Food Truck community every month at JDub's Brewing Company (1215 Mango Ave)
Sarasota’s Monthly Food Truck Festival
Sarasota, FLCome out and enjoy local craft beer, live music and local food trucks striving to add to Sarasota's culture. Join our growing Food Truck community every month at JDub's Brewing Company (1215 Mango Ave).
Fireworks at Nathan Benderson Park
Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FLFANFARES & FIREWORKS will feature a variety of musical groups, an opportunity for families to picnic in the grass and a spectacular fireworks show.
All-American Cookout
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 811 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FLCelebrate the 4th of July at beautiful Selby Gardens. Listen to live music, savor the All-American favorites, take part in a variety of family and children’s activities and enjoy the fireworks while overlooking Sarasota Bay!