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Special Events in Sarasota
January
West Florida Spring Home & Garden Show
Held in late January
Sarasota Bradenton Int'l Convention Center
941-355-9161
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March
Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival
Held in late March
Location: Varies in Sarasota
941-316-9207
Featuring a variety of performances
Italian American Music Festival
Held in mid March
Location: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
941-953-3368
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April
Florida Winefest & Auction
Held in late April
Location: Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
941-952-1109
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Exceptional four day celebration that combines wine and food aficionados, premier chefs, vintners and world-class winemakers.
May
Classic Corvette Show
Held in early May
Location: St. Armands Circle
941-388-1554
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Stroll through the fantastic cars on display while enjoying the shops and restaurants of St. Armands.
June
Annual Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Boat Race
Held in late June - early July
Location: Victory Circle in Van Wezel Parking Lot
941-371-2827
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Boat races and festival
Sarasota Music Festival
Held in early - mid June
Location: Holley Hall and Van Wezel
941-953-4252
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Annual music festival
July
Annual Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Boat Race
Held in late June - early July
Location: Victory Circle in Van Wezel Parking Lot
941-371-2827
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Boat races and festival
Fireworks Celebration
Held on July 4
Location: Downtown Sarasota
941-954-4102
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August
Ringling Bridge Run
Held in late August
Location: Van Wezel Performing Arts Center
941-952-9533
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Back to School Bash
Held in late August
Location: Jungle Gardens
941-355 5305
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Annual Back-to-School Bash - be a champion - medals & ribbons to all participants - cash giveaways - free hotdogs & popsicles to all kids.
October
Annual Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off
Held in mid October
Location: Osprey Ave between Hyde Park St and Hillview Ave.
941-954-0609
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Over a dozen of Sarasota Fire Houses compete. Food, educational booths.
Downtown Sarasota Fall Festival
Held in mid October
Location: Downtown Sarasota
941-366-5969
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Octoberfest Suncoast
Held in early October
Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds
941-708-3456
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Experience the flavor & fun of Germany on Florida's West Coast. Continuous live entertainment, authentic German food, imported beer, children's activities, antique Volkswagen auto show, cooking demonstrations.
November
Annual Sound Advice Sarasota Blues Festival
Held in early November
Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds
941-377-3279
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Art Fest - Venice
Held in early November
Location: The Island Avenues in downtown Venice
964-472-3755
Art and craft show
Sarasota Reading Festival
Held in early November
Location: Five Points Park, Downtown Sarasota
941-957-5109
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A free event for the whole family featuring great authors, storytellers, booksellers, book signings, free books for kids, food and more!
Super Surreal Family Festival
Held in mid November
Location: Museum Estate
941-358-3180
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