28th Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motors Festival

The 28th Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motors Festival is a three-day Festival held from February 13-15, 2026 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. It is a fundraiser for Suncoast Charities for Children, raising money to support critical programs and services for local children, teens, and adults with special needs. National Headline Acts include Night Ranger (Friday), 38 Special (Saturday), and Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery (Sunday). The Festival is family-friendly and features live music, vendors, car & bike shows, a biker rodeo, charity car & motorcycle dice run, and so much more! On-site camping is available. Over the past 27 years, the Festival has raised over $3 Million for charity.