Explore Downtown Sarasota
First Friday Sip & Shop
October 2022 – May 2023
The Sarasota Downtown Merchants ‘First Friday Sip & Shop’ event is set for every 1st Friday from October 7, 2022 thru May 5, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. along the 1400, 1500 and the 1600 blocks of Main Street. The event is open to the public.
Sarasota ROCKtoberfest
October 14-16, 2022
Paragon Festivals with the Sarasota Downtown Merchants bring an authentic 3-Day Oktoberfest experience coupled with fantastic live musical performances to downtown Sarasota in JD Hamel Park. Admission to this family-friendly event is free!
Festivalgoers will find a wide variety of food plus a German feast fit for King Ludwig himself! Dine on German foods like Schweinshaxe (roasted ham hock), Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick), Wurstl (Sausages), Brezen (pretzels, Knodel (potato or flour dumplings), Kasespatzel (cheese noodles), sweet mustards, sauerkraut, red cabbage and more!
Between performances shop the Marketplace of arts, crafts and select fine products and services.
Sarasota Dog-A-Ween Event
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Goblins and ghoulies, candy corn and cornstalks, doggie costume contests and parades: It’s time for dogs to get a scary groove on and don the Halloween garb. The Sarasota 14th Annual Dog-A-Ween costume contest returns Saturday, October 29th to the Sarasota Farmers Market Halloween Festival. All proceeds benefit the Donte’s Den Foundation. Read more…
Le Marche Parisian-Inspired Marketplace
Saturday, November 5 , 2022
Le Marche Bohemien… Re-imaging the world’s resources one artist at a time. A marketplace for eclectic creations and more! Saturday, November 5 from 10AM – 5PM at Five Points Park Downtown Sarasota.
Join us for Downtown Sarasota’s French style Marketplace and see the many talented artists. Enjoy a fun day with refreshments, amazing creations and beautiful music by Michelet Innocent! Michelet is an International Romantic singer. He sings in French, English, Spanish and Italian in concerts, from the New York Metropolitan Opera, for the UN to a performance for French President Jacques Mitterand’s wife. His sound is a blend of Charles Aznavour, Nat King Cole and Johnny Matthis.
GPS Address: 100 Central Ave. Sarasota FL 34236
Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival
The Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival returns November 19-20, 2022 for its ninth season. Whether you are an art collector of wish to find origintal, creative handmade arts and fine crafts for home or office, come see the palette of art the event will lay for you.
This fine art festival is held in downtown Sarasota in JD Hamel Park at Gulfstream and Main Street. The event is produced by Paragon Festivals and hosted by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants. Read more…
Sarasota Christmas Tree Lighting Event
Downtown Sarasota’s Christmas Tree is the perfect backdrop for your holiday snapshot. The annual tree lighting event will take place Thursday, December 1st from 6 – 8 PM in Selby Five Points Park, located across the street from the Selby Public Library. Holiday Performance by Ring Sarasota. Enjoy refreshments, music, and photos with Santa! The Christmas Tree will be lit at 7 PM where photos can be taken.
Sarasota New Years Eve Pineapple Drop Block Party
Video from 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBa_QGVkmD8
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