# 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**: 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**: fitness, Festivals, food-drinks, Concerts, Entertainment, Music
- **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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  - **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**: Sarasota Fright Fest
  - **Description**: Sarasota’s premier, Haunted house attraction two extreme haunted houses, music, live entertainment, food, and fun. Don’t miss Sarasota fright fest  select nights in October October 16th 17th 18th 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 29th 30th 31st November 1 sarasotafrig
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/sarasota-fright-fest/200030730628336
  - **Venue**: Sarasota County Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena
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  - **Categories**: festivals, ghost-hunts, halloween
- **Event Name**: Jaguar Festival d’Elegance - 40th anniversary!
  - **Description**: The annual Jaguar Festival d’Elegance attracts the finest Jaguar automobiles, including antiques, current classics, and modified prototypes. The Suncoast Jaguar Club invites you to join them for this free event in St. Armands Circle Park.

For more inform
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/jaguar-festival-delegance-40th-anniversary/200028013503825
  - **Venue**: 300 Madison Dr, Suite 201, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236
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  - **Categories**: festivals, workshops
- **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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  - **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**: "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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  - **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**: 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**: 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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  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, festivals, music, art
- **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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  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Art, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Indoor Rummage Sale - Downtown Sarasota
  - **Description**: High humidity? No problem. Temps in the 90s? No problem. This huge RUMMAGE SALE is INDOORS in the A/C! The sale takes place in Fellowship Hall during our Campus-wide Fall Festival. 

Come early, shop, then stay for the FALL FESTIVAL EVENTS: Kid’s Playgrou
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/indoor-rummage-sale-downtown-sarasota/200030729749018
  - **Venue**: 104 S. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Art, fine-arts
- **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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  - **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**: 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 neighbors!BBQBe our guest for a BBQ lunch. R
  - **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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  - **Categories**: entertainment, art, festivals, health-wellness, literary-art, nonprofit, storytelling, contests
- **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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  - **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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- **Event Name**: Joe DeVito at McCurdys Comedy Theatre
  - **Venue**: McCurdys Comedy Theatre
- **Event Name**: Veuve Clicquot Winemaker Dinner at Michael's Wine Cellar
  - **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**: Sunset Series at The Bay | Guided Sunset Paddle
  - **Description**: Experience The Bay from the water as the sun sets.About this EventAs day fades to night, explore the restored mangroves and other flora and fauna of The Bay on this free, intermediate-level guided kayak tour led by one of
  - **Venue**: Kayak Launch at The Bay Park
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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**: Boz Scaggs
  - **Description**: See #BozScaggs at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, FL - Snag your tickets on ScoreBig 🎟️ #Concerts #Tickets #Blues #Soul #Jazz #RnB #SoftRock
  - **Venue**: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
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- **Event Name**: Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour)
  - **Description**: Experience The Bay from the water!About this EventExplore the restored mangroves and other flora and fauna of The Bay on this free, intermediate-level guided kayak tour led by one of Ride & Paddle’s expert guides (a $
  - **Venue**: Kayak Launch at The Bay Park
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- **Event Name**: Boo! at The Bay | Family Halloween Celebration
  - **Description**: Enjoy a not-so-scary evening of trick-or-treating, free pumpkin picking, yard games, a family movie under the stars, and more!About this EventBoo! at The Bay is presented by .Costumes are encouraged (not required)
  - **Venue**: Common Ground at The Bay Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top 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), 30th Anniversary Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 am at Five Points Park), Sarasota Fright Fest (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at Sarasota County Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena), Jaguar Festival d’Elegance - 40th anniversary! (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 am at 300 Madison Dr, Suite 201, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236).
- **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), Park-toberfest at The Bay (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Oval at The Bay), "Best of The Bay" Music Fest (Sun Nov 01 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Bay), Phillippi Creek Fest (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am at South Gate Community Center).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Sarasota this weekend October 2–4, 2026?
  - **A:** 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), FIFF Presents: The Dads W/ short film Our Found Family (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 02:30 pm at Burns Court Cinema), 38th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Fruitville Grove (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Fruitville Grove Farm Market), FIFF Presents: Finding Bernie w/ short film How You See Me (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 04:30 pm at Burns Court Cinemas).
- **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 The Mall at University Town Center, The Oval Parking Lot at The Bay Park, Five Points Park.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Sarasota?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Sarasota range from up to USD 15. 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 Florida Penguin Productions, The Bay Park Conservancy, American Craft Endeavors.
- **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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