Sarasota Winter Carnival & Street Food Invasion

ENTRY & PARKING IS FREE FOR THIS EVENT

Sarasota Winter Carnival & Street Food Invasion

January 15th-19th, 2026 (MLK Weekend)

The Mall at University Town Center, Sarasota, FL

Get ready for an incredible weekend with hundreds of food options, fun for all ages, and exciting carnival rides by Dreamland Amusement at the Sarasota Winter Carnival! From January 15th through 19th, bring the whole family to enjoy this spectacular event packed with entertainment, amazing food, and thrilling activities for all ages.

Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm (soft opening - no street food vendors)

Friday 5:00pm - 11:00pm

Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Monday 12:00pm - 9:00pm

(Carnival details available online at www.dreamlandamusements.com for the latest info)

Vendors can set up Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday and match carnival hours. Contact (727) 674-1464 or [email protected] for vendor and/or event information.

Official Vendor Application

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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