# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Independence Day Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?? Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Gilligan’s ??

We’re going big for Independence Day Weekend with four days of live music, drink specials, giveaways, and our first-ever Hot Dog Eating Contest!

? Independence Day Weekend
? Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill
? Siesta Key, Florida

? 6 Bands • 2 DJs
? Drink Specials All Day & All Night
? Giveaways Throughout the Weekend

? Gilligan’s First Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest
? Saturday, July 4th
⏰ 3:00 PM

? 1st Place: Championship Belt & Cash Prize
? 2nd Place: Prizes
? 3rd Place: Prizes

Whether you’re here for the music, the drinks, the competition, or just another great weekend on Siesta Key, come celebrate 250 years of America with us.

Who’s entering the hot dog contest? ????
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/independence-day-weekend/200030322793209
- **Event Categories**: Contests, Music, Sports, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sarasota
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5253 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL, United States, Florida 34242
- **lat**: 27.27438
- **long**: -82.56406
- **full address**: 5253 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL, United States, Florida 34242, 5253 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242-3310, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Independence Day Weekend
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a6de9558771a09bc125fe23d02b5b7b1fff9c927285e9215c0f27acfaba846ae-rimg-w1023-h1537-dc030515-gmir?v=1782656109

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Independence Day Weekend being held?
  - **A:** Independence Day Weekend takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 5253 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL, United States, Florida 34242, 5253 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242-3310, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Independence Day Weekend?
  - **A:** Independence Day Weekend is organized by Gilligan's Island Bar Siesta Key.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Independence Day Weekend is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sarasota, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Independence Day Weekend sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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