Events

Southside Village Holiday Stroll

Enjoy 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.

Sarasota Pride Fest 2017

Come out on Saturday, October 21st to celebrate Pride!
#riseup #sarasotapride2017 #thecheaters #bluestarsound
#transSisterRadio #divineAF

Schedule of Events:
The Cheaters | 12:00pm
Drag Performance | 1:15pm
Blue Star Sound | 2:00pm
Trans Sister Radio | 3:00pm
Divine AF | 4:15pm

There will be food, drinks, and lots of entertainment!

Event Sponsor | CAN

Stage Sponsor | Tropicana

Volunteer Sponsor | Embracing Our Differences

Silver Sponsor
Abrahamson & Uiterwyk
Seashell beach Weddings
SCTA
Get Me Justice

Bronze Sponsor
Preferred Properties
My Gorilla Garage
Sound Choice Cremation

Media Sponsor
Watermark
Rainbow 411
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
ProSuzy

Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz on the Bay

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.
Proceeds will benefit the Mayor’s Feed the Hungry Program to help fulfill our mission of feeding the hungry and helping nurture or communities.
For more information on past events, artists, vendors, sponsorships, and tickets visit http://www.givinghungertheblues.org. We hope to see you there!

Beer, Boats and Bacon 2017

http://www.BeerBoatsandBacon.com

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

Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sandsculpting Festival

Come 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. Enjoy the many activities and vendors throughout the festival. This is a can’t miss event!

Beer, Bands & BBQ

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!

Oktoberfest at Calusa Brewing

Throw 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:

Marzen – Traditional lager that originated in Bavaria. It has a medium to full body and an amber hue.

Fireborn – Smoked Scwarzbier – opaque and black colour with hints of chocolate or coffee flavours. Smoky flavors from Rauch malt adds a touch of roastiness to this traditional brew.

Justin Layman will be onsite rocking the mic from 3-7pm in the Tasting Room.

As a bonus we have Scwifty Pils canned into 16oz 4 packs for sale!

Oktoberfest at Big Top Brewing!

Prost! We will be kicking off the Oktoberfest season with a Oktoberfest celebration of our own!

The Schnitzel Trailer will be out in the beer garden with a special menu (coming soon) starting at 5pm and, BABYL, the high energy alternative band will be performing live in the beer garden starting at 7pm with some German songs mixed in!

SPECIALS & BEER RELEASES
We will be tapping a very limited Imperial Pumpkin Stout coming in close to 11% and also releasing limited bottles of our Barrel Aged Pumpkin Stiltskin aged for a year!

Our Pumpkin Stiltskin will also RISE UP on Friday, September 15th, and the new 4 pack cans will be available to purchase for $7.99 a pack!

WEAR YOUR LEDERHOSEN AND GET YOUR FIRST BEER ON US! (limited to core beers only)

National Drink Beer Day

Sometimes you need a reason to drink…. but just sometimes…

National Drink Beer Day is Thursday September, 28th and we’re bringing a classic back – DULCE WEE HEAVY! Enjoy this Scotch Ale with Apple Brandy soaked Raisins & Cinnamon added!

Food: Dashing Dingo Pizza Co. 5-10pm

More details TBA

Oktoberfest!

We are very excited to host Oktoberfest this year with The Schnitzel Trailer!

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!

We’ll also have authentic live German music by Petra and Teresa!

Stay tuned for more info!

PROST!