23rd Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival | February 19th-21st ,2021 | 5$ Admission | 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237 The 23rd Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival is a three day event held at the Sarasota Fairgrounds to benefit Suncoast Charities for Children. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy continuous live music with featured headliner Molly Hatchet performing Saturday - February 20th. This year's Festival includes a “United We Ride – America Strong” charity motorcycle ride, 17 Class Bike Show, Stereo “Sound Off” contest, burnout contest, great food, and much more! Dry & full service camping is available on site. Daily gate admission is $5 - 12 and under free. For more information visit: thunderbythebay.org

 

Fine Arts Festival of Manatee County | February 20th 9-4pm | Pavilion & Event Area 452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL

ArtCenter Manatee proudly presents the 20th Annual Fine Arts Festival of Manatee County, a juried two day outdoor festival that takes place in Downtown Bradenton at the beautiful Riverwalk Park on the Manatee River. The Riverwalk park is a 1.5 mile linear park, with an outside gallery of 19 pieces of art created by 5 artists. The show features Regional and National award winning artists, artist demos, shopping, food vendors with seating and more.The festival attracts art lovers of all kinds. Admission and parking are free and open to the public.

 

Westshore Plaza Carnival | February 17th - 21st, 2021 5pm-10pm | 250 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33609

This family-friendly event features midway rides and games and favorite fair food. Admission is free. See website for savings on rides. Hours: 5-10 pm Wednesday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday.

 

Food & Wine Festival | February 20th, 2021 - April 25, 2021 10AM-8PM| Busch Gardens Tampa Bay| 10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612

A world of taste awaits at the annual Food & Wine Festival. Taste buds will bloom this spring with a delicious menu of dishes and drinks as dynamic and unique as the park’s thrilling roller coaster collection. Guests can take their taste buds on a road trip without leaving Tampa Bay with over 110 items to sample, including 20+ NEW dishes, 50+ wine, beer and seltzers for all tastes, and 20+ refreshing cocktails. Experience a fresh-twist on classic cuisines from around the country every weekend from February 20 to April 25. Return to Live Music with Physically-Distant Concerts Coming Soon to the Festival Stage From nationally recognized bands to local musical talent, safely eat to the beat throughout the open-air festival. Concerts included with theme park admission each Saturday in March and April on the Festival Stage. Concert acts to be announced soon. Food and beverage is not included with park admission and is available for an extra fee. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages.

 

Watch Some Polo!

Anniversary Season at the Sarasota Polo Club beginning Sunday December 13th, 2020 thru Sunday April 25th, 2021 | Sunday 1pm-4pm | EVERY WEEK!

Sunday Polo matches are open to the public every Sunday at 1pm beginning December 13th, 2020 through April 25th, 2021. Gates open at 10am. Fieldside general admission tailgating, reserved midfield premium seating or VIP midfield boxes are available for Sunday Polo. Children 12 and under are free, (general admission tailgating). Exciting polo action, opening parade, live national anthem, theme weeks, half-time entertainment, food, drinks, and divot-stomping. Dress comfortably and for the weather. Remember, you will be walking on the grass. Well socialized dogs are welcome on a leash.