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5th Annual Jumbo Cupcake Eating Contest

Heavenly Cupcakes 6538 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL

Get your sweat pants ready for our 5th annual jumbo cupcake eating contest as we celebrate nine years in Gulf Gate! All ages are welcome to participate. The fastest person to defeat the jumbo in 10 minutes will win a prize!

$30

Create-A-Community Festival and Charity Event

CoCreate SRQ 1800 N East Ave, Sarasota, FL

On Saturday, August 12th, 2017 from 5pm-8pm we are opening our doors for the first time to live stream Create-A-Community Festival, a festival to celebrate local businesses and artists. This will include Strive for the Sky charity school supply drive to benefit G.D. Rogers Garden Bullock Elementary School in Manatee County. Live musicians, food trucks, cowork/costudy membership giveaway, and networking event where businesses can share their stories and information with everyone.

JDub’s Food Truck Rally

JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FL

Come out and enjoy local beer, food, and music from people striving to add to Sarasota's culture & the fast growing Food Truck community every third Saturday of each month at JDub's Brewing Company (1215 Mango Ave). Next Rally is August 19th from 5-10pm, brig the whole family!

Bacon, Beers & Bacon Fest

JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FL

JDubs is throwing a Bacon, Beer & Bacon Fest at the brewery with a handful of local food trucks offering up some killer BACON dishes! Plus we'll have some BACON friendly beers on tap too!

941 Food Truck Association #Irmastrong

JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FL

We're proud of our community and how people reached out to help one another during Hurricane Irma and we'd like to give a little something back. So anyone who needs a hot meal, cup of coffee or an awesome homemade cookie is welcome. We'd like as many law enforcement, EMT , Firemen, all 1st responders and utility tradesmen to come as they are the ones putting in the hard work to get us back together.

Sarasota’s Monthly Food Truck Rally

JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FL

Come out and enjoy local beer, food, and music from people striving to add to Sarasota's culture & the fast growing Food Truck community every third Saturday at JDub's Brewing Company (1215 Mango Ave). 

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!

Sarasota-Manatee Originals Restaurant Week

Sarasota-Manatee Originals 1215 D South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

Eat Like a Local during Restaurant Week and try as many great locally owned restaurants as your schedule allows. Ever wondered about that restaurant you thought might be out of your price range? Eat Like a Local Restaurant Week is your chance to give it a try with the security of knowing exactly what you will be spending.

Beer, Bands & BBQ

Sarasota Farm Bureau Federation 7289 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota, FL

Join 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!

Big Top Beer Dinner

Fins at Sharky's 1600 Harbor Drive S. North BLDG, Venice, FL

Calling all craft beer lovers! Join us for a mouth watering 5-course beer pairing dinner featuring a variety of unique craft beers from Big Top Brewing Company

Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz on the Bay

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL

The 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, FL

This 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.

Sarasota’s Monthly Food Truck Rally

JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FL

Come 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 October 28th from 5-10pm, bring the whole family!

Beer, Boats and Bacon 2017

Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL

 60+ Craft Beers & Cocktails to Sample. Tons of Delicious Bacon Dishes. Live Music. Games & Prizes

Rosemary Indie Market

The Rosemary District Indie Market 1435 7th street, Sarasota, FL

2017-2018 season opening!

Sarasota’s Monthly Food Truck Rally

JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FL

Come 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!

941 Food Truck Rally

Calusa Brewing 5701 Derek Ave, Sarasota, FL

Come on out and shake off that black Friday hangover with us!

Siesta Key Seafood and Music Festival

Siesta Key Beach 946 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FL

Siesta Key main beach. Lots of fantastic fresh seafood and loads of music for all fans!

Sarasota’s Monthly Food Truck Rally

JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FL

Come 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.

Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival

Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

Over 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, FL

Come 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.

73 Degree Flea Indie March Market

JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FL

Whether an Up Top IPA is calling your name or you just want to help support local, mom+pop businesses, 73 Flea makes it a one stop shop for your Saturday afternoon.

Fireworks at Nathan Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL

FANFARES & FIREWORKS will feature a variety of musical groups, an opportunity for families to picnic in the grass and a spectacular fireworks show.