Contests Events in Sarasota

Check out happening contests events all around Sarasota, FL

Drag Queen Bingo Extravaganza

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm McCurdy's Comedy Theatre USD 34

PINC Experience 2025

 Thu, 11 Dec at 08:00 am Sarasota Opera House USD 225 to 429

SARASOTA - CATSTRAVAGANZA®

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am Robarts Arena

Holiday Market / Trunk Show at Dynasty Dance Clubs

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 am 2272 Main St, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34237

The Ugly Christmas Sweater (ADULTS ONLY) Bingo Party

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm Mellow Mushroom Sarasota USD 11 to 13

Fit Santa

Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm Lido Public Beach

Circus Sarasota

 Fri, 13 Feb Circus Sarasota Big Top - Nathan Benderson Park

Danny Sinoff - MNJC 2026 Jazz Fest

 Mon, 09 Mar at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret USD 40 to 46

OPENING Object/Subject: The Body, Space, and Acts of Transformation

 Sat, 28 Mar at 06:00 pm SPAACES Free

Vendors Sarasota , Lunar New Year Celebration January 23,24 2026

 Sat, 24 Jan at 03:00 pm J.D. Hamel Park Free

Holiday Potluck

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm 1837 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34236-3307, United States, Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Ballet: The Nutcracker

 Sat, 06 Dec Sarasota Opera House

Fit Santa Competition Presented by True Blue Vibes

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 am Siesta Key Beach (Red Lifeguard Stand) USD 29

Remnant Christmas Party🎄

 Sun, 14 Dec at 05:00 pm 2895 Ashton Road, Sarasota, FL

Morning Song

 Thu, 18 Dec at 11:00 am Sarasota Yacht Club

Dark Side Monthly Challenges 2025 (Oct-Dec)

 Wed, 17 Dec at 06:00 pm The Dark Side - Comics & Games

After Hours featuring The Jazz Phools

 Tue, 27 Jan at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 29 to 34

Santa SLAM! 🎾 at the Payne Park Tennis Center

 Fri, 19 Dec at 12:00 pm Payne Park Tennis Center

Join the 15th Annual Superhero 5K & Fun Run – A Foster Care Awareness

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:30 am 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir. Sarasota, FL Free

George Birge at Big Top Brewing Company - Sarasota

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:00 pm Big Top Brewing Company - Sarasota

Tyler Rich

 Fri, 12 Dec at 12:00 am 975 Cattlemen Rd

Parking Tyler Rich

 Fri, 12 Dec at 12:00 am 975 Cattlemen Rd

Pauly Shore at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Tue, 09 Dec at 09:30 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Ugly Sweater Cash Night (Member Event)

 Wed, 17 Dec at 05:30 pm 2700 Gary Player Blvd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34240

Devin Siebold at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Fri, 26 Dec McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Michael Feinstein at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Bikepacking 101: The Mystical Magical world of off road bike touring

 Sun, 25 Jan at 01:00 pm REI Free

Sarah Brightman at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Mon, 15 Dec at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

SRQ VETS 2nd Annual Cornhole Fundraiser

Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm 125 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243-4744, United States

Mutts Gone Nuts at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Sat, 10 Jan Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Parkinson's Caregiver Workshop

 Wed, 14 Jan at 11:00 am Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota Free

Bus Pull for Inclusion — Sarasota, Florida

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 am Nathan Benderson Park

Mr. Swindle's Traveling Peculiarium

 Wed, 21 Jan at 07:00 pm Under The Big Top - Sarasota

OPENING - Squeeze: An Immersive Art Event

 Wed, 15 Apr at 05:00 pm SPAACES USD 29

Sarasota Orchestra: Variations on America

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota M**der Mystery: Solve the case!

 Sat, 12 Jul at 05:00 pm 1565 1st St USD 10 to 30

Chris Higbee

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm Big Top Live

Wonderland Circus

 Thu, 01 Jan at 07:00 pm Wonderland Big Top - Sarasota

Poetry Book Club: "The Selected Levis" by Larry Levis

 Wed, 14 Jan at 02:00 pm Bookstore1Sarasota USD 26

Sarasota Orchestra - Rite of Spring at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:30 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Tue, 03 Mar at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota Orchestra: Bond and Beyond

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Completely Unchained

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:00 pm Big Top Live

Sarasota Orchestra - Bernstein and Mahler at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Fri, 17 Apr Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Chris Botti

 Wed, 18 Feb at 12:00 am Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Parking Al Jardine

 Wed, 04 Mar at 12:00 am Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota M**der Mystery: Catch the Killer!

 Sat, 12 Jul at 10:00 am 1565 1st St USD 10 to 20

Parking Sarasota Orchestra

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:30 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota Orchestra

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:30 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

 Fri, 15 Aug at 03:00 pm Main Street & Gulfstream Avenue USD 10 to 30

Pilates for Wellness

 Mon, 08 Dec at 10:00 am Florida Blue Center - Sarasota Free

Best of the Backlist Book Club: "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker

 Mon, 16 Feb at 02:00 pm Bookstore1Sarasota USD 19

2/26 Thrifting Bus Board Sara/Brad & Venice to West Palm & Palm Beaches

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:30 am 3 BOARDING LOCATIONS: #1Sarasota/Bradenton #2 Venice USD 105

After Hours featuring Chrome ‘57

 Tue, 31 Mar at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 29 to 34

Parking The Temptations and The Four Tops

 Mon, 23 Mar at 11:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical - Sarasota

 Tue, 31 Mar at 11:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Spring Training: New York Yankees (Split Squad) at Baltimore Orioles

 Sun, 15 Mar at 07:30 am Ed Smith Stadium

Spring Training: Toronto Blue Jays (Split Squad) at Baltimore Orioles

 Sun, 08 Mar at 07:30 am Ed Smith Stadium

Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Sarasota by Operation City Quest

 Fri, 14 Mar at 09:00 am Selby Five Points Park USD 12

An Epic, Fun-Filled Scavenger Hunt! - Sarasota Spectacles

 Tue, 01 Oct at 08:00 am 1331 1st St USD 13