It’s beginning to look a lot like season around here. While the snowbirds have not landed yet, the events are ramping up. Whether you are looking to play in pumpkin patches, eat chili or enjoy Pine Avenue on AMI – there is something for you and yours to do this weekend.
Fall tradition
The Hunsader Pumpkin Fest is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and will open to the public Saturday starting at 9 a.m. The festival has always been a hit in the community and is a great way to get yourself in the Fall spirit. There is a $10 admission fee and it is free for children age 12 and under. There is also a $5 parking fee. Check out Ticket’s 25 reasons to go if you need more convincing!
Peace. Love. Pride.
Sarasota Pride Fest will be back at J.D. Hamel Park on Saturday with plenty of live music as well as a tiki bar, beer garden and food trucks. There will also be a Pulse commemorative performance by the Booker High School theater department.
Last chance to be on AMI before the snowbirds return
Seriously, folks. They are coming and Anna Maria Island will no longer be our little oasis. So get out on Saturday to the 16th annual BayFest and enjoy the classic car show, the bars, arts and crafts and the great music lineup of local favorites.
Rhythm & Ribs
The Gulf Coast Rhythm & Ribs Music Fest will be happening all weekend long at a new location – the DeSoto Square Mall. It is the 10th year for this fundraising event for United Community Centers and every year it is filled with great food and music. Make sure to go online to find out when your favorite bands will be playing. It’s also free for children age 10 and under. Tickets range in price from $10-$100 (VIP).
Chow down on Chili
It may not be chilly outside but that shouldn’t stop you from going to the Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off on Sunday. All proceeds benefit the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund and for $10 you get to sample all of the chili.
For more events happening this weekend check out the full Top 10 list on Ticket Sarasota.