Enjoy fresh seafood, meat, and vegetarian dishes cooked onsite while listening to Florida musical groups performing R&B, blues, jazz, rock, and Caribbean sounds. A marketplace of arts, crafts, and specialty products adds to the festival atmosphere. Free admission.
Watch Sarasota's own Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Team perform a free Sunday afternoon show featuring high-energy waterskiing entertainment at Ski-A-Ree Stadium.
Experience one of Sarasota’s most iconic and free-spirited traditions at the Siesta Key Drum Circle, held every Sunday evening just before sunset on the soft white sands of Siesta Beach. Drummers, dancers, locals, and visitors gather in a vibrant circle to celebrate rhythm, community, and the beauty of nature. Feel free to bring your own drum, join the dancing, or simply relax and enjoy the colorful scene. Family-friendly and open to all ages. No tickets or registration required — just show up and soak in the good vibes!
Enjoy the weekly gathering of local food trucks offering a variety of cuisines. Check it out. You may discover your new favorite cuisine.
Pinecraft Days features more than 30 exhibitors including Amish, Mennonite, and Sun Coast artists. Shop handmade items ranging from wood bowls and wind chimes to art, jewelry, candles, soaps, crafts, and white elephant finds. Free admission.
The largest boating event in the Tampa Bay area showcases dealers and manufacturers with yachts, cruisers, kayaks, paddleboards, and the latest boating and fishing accessories. Free tickets available online. Parking subject to fairgrounds pricing.
Join the fun at Music on Main, Lakewood Ranch’s signature monthly street party featuring live music, food vendors, beer and wine booths, and family-friendly activities. Held on the first Friday of every month along Main Street, this lively outdoor event draws locals and visitors alike for an evening of entertainment and community connection. Each month features a different band playing everything from rock and country to funk and pop, plus local businesses and nonprofits hosting booths and activities. Bring a chair, leave the cooler at home, and enjoy the vibrant energy of one of Lakewood Ranch’s most popular recurring events.
The first Friday Music on Main brings live entertainment to Lakewood Ranch with Mixed Signal performing high-energy hits. Bring chairs, leave coolers at home, and enjoy an evening benefiting Keep Manatee Beautiful. Dogs are welcome on short leashes.
On the first Friday of each month, Downtown Sarasota transforms into a lively outdoor block party for Fresh Fridays. This free community event brings together live music, outdoor dining, and a vibrant Main Street atmosphere under the stars. Each month features a new theme, high-energy entertainment, and the chance to enjoy Sarasota’s best local restaurants and bars with curbside service and plenty of room to mix and mingle.
Celebrate downtown Sarasota with Fresh Friday Downtown Social, featuring music, dancing, and a lively community atmosphere. Gather with friends, family, neighbors, and newcomers for a festive evening on Main Street.
This popular race weekend includes the Shark's Tooth 10K, Shark Fin 5K, and a virtual option. Runners enjoy a scenic course from the Venice Airport Festival Grounds along Venice Beach, Caspersen Beach Park, and the Venetian Waterway Park. Registration fees vary.
Experience an outdoor gallery featuring original handmade works from artists across the country. Discover painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, glass, ceramics, fiber art, wearable art, mixed media, woodworking, and more. Free admission.