Ready to explore Sarasota this Month? Here are all the best local events on our calendar in March:
March 1, 2025: 2nd Annual BayFest
Dive into an extraordinary experience at BayFest and celebrate the wonders of our underwater worlds! This free and family-friendly event features exhibits showcasing vibrant marine life, expert-led discussions on conservation efforts, kayak tours along the coastline, and live music from talented local artists. Enjoy delicious bites from The Nest Cafe and food truck vendors. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day where “Our Actions Make Waves.”
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: The Bay Park, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL.
March 1 – 2, 2025: Sarasota Festival of the Arts
Enjoy an outdoor gallery featuring original works of artisans and crafters from Florida and across the U.S. Over 70 artists will showcase paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, ceramics, mixed media, metalwork, and more.
Free admission.
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: J.D. Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota, FL.
March 6, 2025: Ringling Underground
Experience live music, art, and a vibrant atmosphere in the Museum of Art Courtyard during Ringling Underground. This eclectic event features performances by local, regional, and national artists, as well as exhibitions from up-and-coming visual artists.
Admission: $15 / Free for students with ID & Museum members. Free with Art after 5 Admission.
Time: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Location: The Courtyard at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL.
March 6 – 8, 2025: 33rd Annual Pinecraft Days Arts & Crafts Festival
Discover handmade treasures from Amish, Mennonite, and other Sun Coast artisans at this long-standing festival. Shop for unique woodwork, jewelry, candles, soaps, crafts, and more while enjoying the charming atmosphere.
Free admission.
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Between Der Dutchman and Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop, 3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL.
March 8, 2025: Le Marché Bohémien
Step into a vintage collector’s paradise at this open-air marketplace featuring eclectic, salvaged, and re-purposed art, apparel, and accessories. Enjoy food and beverages while browsing unique handmade and vintage finds from local artisans.
Free admission.
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Five Points Park, 100 Central Avenue, Downtown Sarasota, FL.
March 15, 2025: St. Patrick’s Day on Main Street LWR
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style at McGrath’s Irish Ale House on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Enjoy traditional Irish cuisine, live music, and performances by local Irish dance troupes. Family-friendly fun includes a magician, balloon artist, face painting, and games for kids.
Time: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: McGrath’s Irish Ale House, 8110 Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL.
March 15 – 16, 2025: 25th Annual Art in the Park
This fine art show at the University Park Country Club features over 150 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and photography. Enjoy an elegant setting and consider dining at the club restaurant, overlooking the lake and golf course.
Free admission and parking.
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: University Park Country Club, 7671 The Park Blvd., University Park, FL.
March 22, 2025: Sarasota Wine Festival
Indulge in a day of wine tasting with over 100 unique vineyards from around the world. Enjoy fine spirits, live music, delicious food truck fare, and expert-led tasting seminars. Shop from lifestyle vendors and immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience.
Free to attend. General Admission Ticket includes wine tastings, a souvenir wine glass, tote bag, and food truck voucher.
Time: TBD
Location: Sarasota, FL (venue details on Eventbrite).
March 23, 2025: Farm to Fillet 2025 at Mote
It’s Farm to Fillet 2025 at Mote. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch and exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours of Mote’s rapidly growing research park. Hear directly from Mote scientists about their work to advance sustainable aquaculture technology to feed the world, restock depleted fish populations, mitigate red tide, and restore Florida’s coral reef.
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location:Mote Aquaculture Research Park | 12300 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL. mote.org
March 29-30, 2025: Sarasota Open Air Fine Art Show
It’s the Sarasota Open Air Fine Art Show. The focus is visual arts, fine arts, and fine crafts created by award-winning artists from around the world, with all disciplines for sale – paintings, clay, glass, sculpture, fiber, wood, jewelry, and more – all juried by art professionals. There is something for everyone in all price ranges. Great food from local area restaurants and music add to the ambiance of this beautiful show.
$5 parking supports the Institute for the Arts & Education. Free admission.
Time: Sat & Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL. hotworks.org
All Month Long: Embracing Our Differences
The annual Sarasota nonprofit exhibition continues through April 13 at Bayfront Park, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota. Open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, with free admission. A rescheduled community celebration, Embracing Our Community — A Celebration of Kindness, will take place noon-3 p.m. March 30. It adds a second showcase at St. Petersburg’s Poynter Park, Third Street South at Ninth Avenue South, March 1-31, with free admission. Open 30 minutes before sunrise to 11 p.m. daily. A community celebration will be held noon-3 p.m. March 8; embracingourdifferences.org.
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