Top Weekend Events in Sarasota & Bradenton | March 13–15, 2026
Darren Dowling
Darren Dowling
Late winter in Sarasota is filled with sunshine, community celebrations, and plenty of things to see and do. Whether you’re here for family fun, food, culture, or live performances this weekend delivers.
📍 G.T. Bray Park, 2910 51st St. W, Bradenton, FL
📅 March 13–15, 2026
Enjoy a weekend of fresh seafood, live music, arts & crafts vendors, and local flavors at this vibrant festival. With free admission and entertainment from R&B, blues, rock, and reggae bands, it’s a perfect outing for all ages.
👉 Festival info: https://paragonfestivals.com/festival/manatee-county-seafood-music-festival/
📍 Various Venice & Nokomis Locations
📅 March 13–14, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Garden lovers will appreciate this delightful tour of private gardens and historic homes. It includes a plant sale and artisan vendors, with proceeds supporting community beautification and scholarships.
👉 Tickets & details: https://veniceareagardenclub.com/
📍 Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park
📅 March 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Experience a thrilling fusion of symphonic music and circus arts! With acrobatic performances set to memorable scores, this event offers a magical blend of music and movement under the big top.
👉 Event details & tickets: https://my.siestakeychamber.com/events/details/cirque-des-voix-03-13-2026-3457
📍 Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL
📅 March 13–15, 2026
A ten‑day community staple, the county fair includes carnival rides, livestock shows, exhibits, live entertainment, and all your favorite fair foods.
👉 More info: https://www.sarasotafair.com/events/2026/sarasota-county-fair
📍 Various venues in Sarasota
📅 March 13–15, 2026 (Festival runs March 9–14)
Celebrate one of Florida’s longest‑running jazz traditions. Featuring concerts, pub crawls, and downtown performances, this festival brings smooth sounds and great energy to local stages.
👉 Full schedule: https://www.sarasotajazzfestival.com/
Whether you want to savor fresh seafood, stroll through beautiful gardens, enjoy classic county fair fun, or catch world‑class jazz and circus symphony productions, this weekend in Sarasota has something for everyone.
If you’re exploring the area’s real estate market while enjoying the events, our team at Beyond Realty can help you find the perfect place to call home in Lakewood Ranch, Venice, or Bradenton.
Beyond Realty
2170 Main Street, Suite 103
Sarasota, FL 34237
941-204-0493
Darren Dowling is a Sarasota-based real estate broker-owner specializing in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch residential real estate, new construction, and relocation.
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