Discover Sarasota's best festivals, community events, and family-friendly happenings.

Plus the shows worth knowing about.

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Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival Free 📅 Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 15 🕐 10am-6pm 📍 Star Fish Company
One of Florida's last true working fishing villages throws its annual waterfront party. Fresh-off-the-boat seafood, live music, nautical crafts, and cold beer along Sarasota Bay.
Wellen Park Fine Arts Festival Free 📅 Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 15 🕐 10am-5pm 📍 Downtown Wellen Park
A solid excuse to wander Downtown Wellen and check out work from local artists—painting, sculpture, photography, and more spread across outdoor exhibits.
Thunder by the Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival 📅 Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 15 🕐 Gates open at 5pm 📍 Sarasota Fairgrounds 💵 $20+
The 28th annual three-day festival brings Night Ranger, 38 Special, and Montgomery Gentry plus hundreds of motorcycles for a classic combo of rock and chrome.