Events & Festivals
There's always something happening on Florida's Gulf Coast. Find out what events will be going on during your stay, or take a look at some of our favorite annual festivals!
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A gathering of car enthusiast to relax and enjoy each other's vehicles. All Cars/trucks/vehicles welcome. Come hang out, have a coffee and some doughnuts. This is a very relaxed event with no judgement. Just car enthusiasts gathering to appreciate the car culture. No burnouts, No Drama. Kid...
- 7:30am - 10:00am
The Royal Glow Meditation Retreat is a 4-day immersive deep-dive experience that teaches participants methods of self-transformation that are simple enough to start and practical enough to sustain. You will unlock an organized body of wisdom that when practiced, generates mind, body,...
- 9:00am - 1:00pm
A brand-new rendition of everything that makes the holidays in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, audiences should get ready to celebrate the holidays – Florida style – palm trees with decorations, swimming in the sea, sand snowmen, and more. An annual Sarasota holiday tradition...
- 10:00am - 10:00am
Sundays start fresh at the Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch, located at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch. Come experience this curated gathering of the best flavors in the region, including organic produce, baked goods, pet products, flowers, and prepared foods from 75+ vendors.
- 10:00am - 2:00pm
FREE General Admission 11am to 5pm Festival! 100% PLANT BASED Food, Products & Services for purchase! TOP NOTCH Speakers ALL DAY. Fully Outdoor FUN!...
- 11:00am - 5:00pm
A brand-new rendition of everything that makes the holidays in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, audiences should get ready to celebrate the holidays – Florida style – palm trees with decorations, swimming in the sea, sand snowmen, and more. An annual Sarasota holiday tradition...
- 10:00am - 1:00pm
The 5th Annual Siesta Beach Seafood & Music Festival returns to the Siesta Key Pavilion with fresh seafood and live music on Friday, December 3 from noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday, December 4 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is FREE and open to the public.
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- 12:30pm - 6:00pm
Duke Ellington was one of the most impactful musical forces of the twentieth century, influencing classical music, popular music, and, of course, jazz. SCD joins forces with Shane Chalke B.E. Jazz, a 3-pc jazz band playing the legendary notes of Duke Ellington live alongside original...
- 2:00pm
Hair is the rock musical that started it all. This joyous rebellion proudly reclaims love as the heart of what it means to be American. Packed with music that is beautiful, irreverent, and deeply evocative, the quirky, all-inclusive vibe doesn’t shy away from poignant social commentary. This...
- 2:00pm
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The troupe uses everything...
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm