# Best Festivals Events in Sarasota

- **Subtitle**: From quirky fairs to beachfront rituals, the festivals locals actually talk about
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## About

Festivals in Sarasota are in that sweet spot right now, busy but not yet overrun. The city is small enough that word gets around fast, so when something pops off, you hear about it in line at the coffee shop, at the dog park, and from that neighbor who somehow knows everything first. Mermaid Faire, the 40th Annual Run for the Turtles, Remake Learning Days, Sailor Circus Spring show, Latin Fair, Pupchella at Dog Bar Sarasota, Sarasota Cars & Coffee presented by OMNI Energy, these are the names that keep circling in local group chats.

What makes the best festivals in Sarasota fun is how specific they are. Run for the Turtles turns the shoreline into a kind of unofficial sea turtle fan convention out by Siesta Key at 948 Beach Rd, more conservation than costume party, but with the same energy. At the other end of the spectrum, Mermaid Faire leans straight into fantasy kid-core, the kind of thing that pulls in families, creatives, and a few very committed adults in glitter who clearly live for this stuff. It is not subtle, and that is exactly the point.

If you drift inland, the festivals events in Sarasota get even more niche. Up around 7225 Lockwood Ridge Rd you get those slightly off-the-radar happenings that locals try not to blast all over social so they do not get too packed. Dog people claim Pupchella at Dog Bar Sarasota as their own, basically a furry micro festival where your outfit matters less than your pup’s bandana. Car people, on the other hand, migrate to 140 University Town Center Drive for Sarasota Cars & Coffee presented by OMNI Energy, which is less a sleepy meetup and more a polished parking lot showcase with a loyal crowd that knows their engines.

The thing is, Sarasota’s festival scene is stitched together by these pockets of superfans. Latin Fair, or Feria Latina, pulls in families and dancers who want actual music, actual food, and not some watered down version. Remake Learning Days draws teachers, parents, and curious kids who would rather build, tinker, and experiment than just stand in lines. Sailor Circus Spring show sits in its own category altogether, a legacy local spectacle that feels like a festival built around young performers who have zero fear. If you want to see what this city really cares about, you skip the generic listings and aim straight for:

• Mermaid Faire, for the fantasy crowd and families who embrace glitter
• 40th Annual Run for the Turtles at Siesta Key Beach, for conservation-minded locals and early risers
• Pupchella at Dog Bar Sarasota, for dog people who treat their pets like headliners
• Latin Fair / Feria Latina, for proper Latin culture, music, and food
• Remake Learning Days, for hands on education geeks and curious kids
• Sarasota Cars & Coffee presented by OMNI Energy at University Town Center, for gearheads and casual gawkers
• Sailor Circus Spring show, for classic Sarasota tradition that still feels like a big deal

## Festivals Events in Sarasota

- **Event Name**: SARASOTA OPERA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
  - **Description**: Sarasota Opera's Food & Wine Festival is a festive community event featuring a variety of eateries with tasty food samples and wine tastings! What better way to support our nationally recognized Sarasota Youth Opera.VIP
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/sarasota-opera-food-and-wine-festival/80001225613196
  - **Venue**: Sarasota Opera House, North Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL, USA
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  - **Categories**: performances, music, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Suncoast’s Largest Food Truck Festival 10
  - **Description**: Suncoast Largest Food Truck Festival is returning to Sarasota this November!About this EventSuncoast Largest Food Truck Festival is returning to The Mall at University Town Center this November for their annual Santa's Gr
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/suncoasts-largest-food-truck-festival-10/100001998446925551
  - **Venue**: The Mall at University Town Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: food-truck-festivals, festivals, food-drinks, parades, holiday, entertainment, concerts, parties, music, harvest-festival, fireworks
- **Event Name**: Taste of The Bay Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals
  - **Description**: Savor signature dishes from some of Sarasota’s favorite locally owned restaurants while enjoying drinks, live music, and more.About this EventHosted in partnership with Sarasota-Manatee Originals and priced to entice, Tas
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/taste-of-the-bay-presented-by-sarasota-manatee-originals/100001996797047722
  - **Venue**: The Oval Parking Lot at The Bay Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment, Sports, Contests, Festivals
- **Event Name**: 30th Anniversary Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival
  - **Description**: Interested in applying to exhibit with your artwork or handmade crafts? Applications available online: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14481
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The event will take place in the vibrant Downtown Sarasota, sp
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/30th-anniversary-downtown-sarasota-craft-festival/200030683193211
  - **Venue**: Five Points Park
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Opening Night FIFF Presents: Hunky Jesus w/ short film 3 Hearts of Iron
  - **Description**: HUNKY JESUS is a feature documentary that explores the legacy of the San Francisco chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a global.About this EventHUNKY JESUS is a feature documentary that explores the legacy of
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/opening-night-fiff-presents-hunky-jesus-w-short-film-3-hearts-of-iron/100002000289820700
  - **Venue**: Burns Court Cinema
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 15
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Art, Concerts, Festivals, Music
- **Event Name**: "Best of The Bay" Music Fest
  - **Description**: Enjoy this all-day, all-out music festival showcasing some of the very best regional talent as well as other special surprises.About this EventThe grand finale of the month-long "
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/best-of-the-bay-music-fest/100001996809051626
  - **Venue**: The Bay
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, art, music-festivals, theatre, food-drinks, pop, performances, fine-arts, storytelling, contests
- **Event Name**: Park-toberfest at The Bay
  - **Description**: Celebrate Oktoberfest – The Bay style! Kick off October with a hoppy twist! No Deutsch required.About this EventThe  returns to The Bay to perform traditional "oompah"-style and a range of other music.Make sure to
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/park-toberfest-at-the-bay/100001996497276097
  - **Venue**: The Oval at The Bay
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Contests, Art, trips-adventures, Concerts, Festivals, Sports, performances
- **Event Name**: Kids Market at Family Fest
  - **Description**: Kids Markets are exciting, family-friendly farmers market-style events for kids ages 5-17! Register today at www.kidsmarkets.com
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/kids-market-at-family-fest/100001998376602212
  - **Venue**: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Kids, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest at Good Liquid Brewing,  Waterside FL
  - **Description**: Back at Good Liquid Brewing at Waterside!  Join us for Oktoberfest....we can't wait!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/oktoberfest-at-good-liquid-brewing-waterside-fl/200030640031617
  - **Venue**: Good Liquid Brewing Co.
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  - **Categories**: oktoberfest
- **Event Name**: FIFF Presents: The Dads W/ short film Our Found Family
  - **Description**: THE DADS chronicles a community of fathers of trans and nonbinary children as they are forced to choose family over country.About this EventTHE DADS2026 | USA | 72
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/fiff-presents-the-dads-w-short-film-our-found-family/100001999789675753
  - **Venue**: Burns Court Cinema
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 15
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Art, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Casting For The Kids Coastal Classic
  - **Description**: ️ 2026 COASTAL CLASSIC FESTIVAL
Fishing. Food. Live Music. Family Fun. One Incredible Cause.About this Event🎗️ 2026 COASTAL CLASSIC FESTIVALFishing. Food. Live Music. Family Fun. One Incredible Cause.
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/casting-for-the-kids-coastal-classic/100002000793710849
  - **Venue**: Phillippi Estate Park
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  - **Price**: USD 7 to 100
  - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Festivals, Kids, Entertainment, Contests, food-drinks, Nonprofit, Sports
- **Event Name**: Phillippi Creek Fest
  - **Description**: Enjoy free BBQ, music, kayak tours, environmental expo, & raffle all in celebration of Phillippi Creek!About this EventCalling all Phillippi Creek neighhbors!BBQBe our guest for a BBQ lunch.
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/phillippi-creek-fest/100002001632562878
  - **Venue**: South Gate Community Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, trips-adventures, Festivals, science-fair, Business, Exhibitions
- **Event Name**: FIFF Presents: Finding Bernie w/ short film How You See Me
  - **Description**: When their mother criticizes their painted fingernails, a non-binary film professor confronts a lifelong struggle with gender identity.About this EventWhen their mother criticizes their painted fingernails, a non-binary f
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/fiff-presents-finding-bernie-w-short-film-how-you-see-me/100002000328461275
  - **Venue**: Burns Court Cinemas
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 15
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Art, Festivals, Contests, Nonprofit, health-wellness, literary-art
- **Event Name**: 38th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Fruitville Grove
  - **Description**: Our 38th annual 🎃Pumpkin Festival🎃 is right around the corner and we're over the moon excited to share some special new activities we'll be adding this year! 

Mark your calendars 🗓️because this year there's ✨5 fun-filled weekends you won't want to miss:
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    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/38th-annual-pumpkin-festival-at-fruitville-grove/200030652514742
  - **Venue**: Fruitville Grove Farm Market
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  - **Categories**: festivals, harvest-festival, calendar
- **Event Name**: 2026 Siesta Key Crystal Classic
  - **Description**: We are excited that so many are enjoying these delicious treats!! We will be showcasing these and others on July 3rd and 4th  at the Suncoast  biggest Food Truck festival in Sarasota at the University Mall. 
and November 13- 16 at the Crystal Classic 2026
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    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 03:00 am – Mon Nov 16 2026 at 03:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/2026-siesta-key-crystal-classic/200030573569741
  - **Venue**: Oakwood Manor
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  - **Description**: Join us for a Veuve Clicquot Champagne Dinner with Winemaker Emmanuel Gouvernet at Michael's Wine Cellar paired with a multi-course dinner!About this EventAn unforgettable evening of Champagne, exceptional
  - **Venue**: Michael's Wine Cellar
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- **Event Name**: Special Cinema at The Bay: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
  - **Description**: Join the annual tradition of this cult classic under the stars at The Bay!About this EventCelebrate the 4th Anniversary of The Bay
  - **Venue**: The Oval at The Bay
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- **Event Name**: Sunset BBQ & Crown Royal Tasting Experience
  - **Description**: Savor chef-curated BBQ infused with Crown Royal, sample three signature whiskies, and create your own Crown Royal bag keepsake.About this EventRaise a glass to an unforgettable evening at The Westin Sarasota.Join u
  - **Venue**: The Westin Sarasota
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- **Event Name**: Sunset Soundwaves
  - **Description**: Fresh Fridays is back, and Season 6 is kicking off with a brand-new vibe.

Join us Friday, October 2, for Sunset Soundwaves, a never-before-seen Fresh Fridays theme designed to ease you into the fall season with good music, good energy, and an easy-breezy
  - **Venue**: Main St, Sarasota, FL, United States
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- **Event Name**: Eagles vs Billy Joel by Candlelight | Sarasota, FL
  - **Description**: Experience the greatest hits from Eagles & Billy Joel, performed live by a string quartet in an intimate candlelight setting.About this EventSOLAS Presents: Eagles vs Billy Joel by Candlelight brings the magic of a li
  - **Venue**: Pine Shores Presbyterian Church
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Sarasota?
  - **A:** SARASOTA OPERA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 01:00 pm at Sarasota Opera House, North Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL, USA), Suncoast’s Largest Food Truck Festival 10 (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am at The Mall at University Town Center), Taste of The Bay Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Oval Parking Lot at The Bay Park), 30th Anniversary Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 am at Five Points Park), Opening Night FIFF Presents: Hunky Jesus w/ short film 3 Hearts of Iron (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at Burns Court Cinema).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Sarasota?
  - **A:** Suncoast’s Largest Food Truck Festival 10 (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am at The Mall at University Town Center), Taste of The Bay Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Oval Parking Lot at The Bay Park), "Best of The Bay" Music Fest (Sun Nov 01 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Bay), Park-toberfest at The Bay (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Oval at The Bay), Kids Market at Family Fest (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:30 am at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Sarasota this weekend September 25–27, 2026?
  - **A:** SARASOTA OPERA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 01:00 pm at Sarasota Opera House, North Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL, USA), Kids Market at Family Fest (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:30 am at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall), Casting For The Kids Coastal Classic (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Phillippi Estate Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Sarasota in September 2026?
  - **A:** SARASOTA OPERA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 01:00 pm at Sarasota Opera House, North Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL, USA), Kids Market at Family Fest (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:30 am at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall), Casting For The Kids Coastal Classic (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Phillippi Estate Park).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Sarasota?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Sarasota on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Sarasota?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Sarasota?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Sarasota include Sarasota Opera House, North Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL, USA, The Mall at University Town Center, The Oval Parking Lot at The Bay Park.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Sarasota?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Sarasota range from USD 7 to USD 100. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Sarasota?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Sarasota include Sarasota Opera, Florida Penguin Productions, The Bay Park Conservancy.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Sarasota?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Sarasota.

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