Sarasota Balloon Festival March 8 – 11

Balloon Festival Sarasota

Sarasota’s biggest event for the whole family!

On March 8 – 11, Sarasota will have a hot air balloon festival! The event  will take place on Lakewood Ranch, about 30 miles North of our vacation home in Venice, Villa Happy Gator and is a combination of mass balloon ascents, competition flying, static displays and tethered rides.

In addition to balloon activities the event features a large carnival, entertainment on stage, retail vendors, food vendors, an arts and crafts area plus many more activities for a family day out. Admission will be free.

More Info.

Venice Seafood & Music Festival

Venice Seafood and Music Festival

May 5-6, 2018, Venice, FL

Join great people for great food, music, arts and crafts, and drinks at the 2nd Annual Venice Seafood & Music Festival in Centennial Park on May 5-6, 2018.  Hours are Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 8pm.

The event is a unique blending of food, music and visual entertainment affording attendees a potpourri of delectable seafood creations and delicious drinks prepared by the top restaurants in Venice. Read more…