Food & Drink events in Sarasota

Check out happening food & drink events all around Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Fall Festival & Carnival at The Mall at UTC

 Fri, 31 Oct at 05:00 pm The Mall at University Town Center Free

Suncoast Largest Food Truck Festival 8

 Sat, 08 Nov at 11:00 am The Mall at University Town Center Free

75th Anniversary Diamond Gala

 Sat, 25 Oct at 06:00 pm 4380 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34232

LeMarche Parisian-Inspired Outdoor Marketplace

Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am Five Points Park

The Westin Starfall Ball

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:30 pm The Westin Sarasota USD 0 to 516

Health Expo at Town Square University Parkway

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am 8450 Lockwood Ridge Rd USD 0 to 7

🎃 Heroes vs. Villains Halloween Block Party | Phoenix5 Live at The Gator Club

 Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm The Gator Club

Fright Night on St. Armands Circle - 17th anniversary!

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm St. Armands Circle

Sarasota Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl, by Bar Crawl USA

 Sat, 25 Oct at 03:00 pm Sarasota Main Street Bars USD 0 to 25

Art Ovation Fall 2025 Exhibition Opening

 Wed, 05 Nov at 06:00 pm Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection Free

Holidays at The Bay Community Celebration

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:00 pm The Bay Park Free

Sunday Funday at The Sarasota Modern!

 Sun, 26 Oct at 01:00 pm 1290 Boulevard of The Arts, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

COOK & EAT RISOTTO in Downtown Sarasota!

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm 2260 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34237

The Wonder Gala 2025 for The Florida Center

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:30 pm The Ora

Sarasota Fall Carnival

 Thu, 30 Oct at 05:00 pm The Mall at University Town Center, University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, USA

Santa's Grand Arrival Parade

Sat, 08 Nov at 04:00 pm University Town Center Sarasota

White Christmas Dinner & Dance Party!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 3888 Central Sarasota Pkwy USD 99

Cinema at The Bay: The Birds

 Thu, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Halloween Party @ Tin Viet & Sushi Bar

Sat, 25 Oct at 08:30 pm Tin, Viet & Sushi Bar

Clasico Day of the Dead and Halloween Block Party

 Sat, 01 Nov at 02:00 pm El Melvin Cocina Mexicana

Eat Local Week 2025 Farm to Fork Dinner and Auction

 Sun, 09 Nov at 05:00 pm Blumenberry Farms USD 82 to 162

Halloween Mixed Golf (Member Event)

 Sun, 26 Oct at 01:00 pm 2700 Gary Player Blvd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34240

MUSIC FOR A CAUSE

 Sat, 25 Oct at 02:00 pm Five Points Park

Top Chef Competition

 Sat, 08 Nov at 11:00 am 8450 Lockwood Ridge Rd Free

Jazz Thursday featuring The Barker Project Holiday Show

 Thu, 18 Dec at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 29

Hall Family Trilogy Wine Dinner: The Art of Napa, Sonoma & Beyond

 Wed, 12 Nov at 06:30 pm Michael's Wine Cellar USD 230

Winter Celebration

 Thu, 11 Dec at 05:00 pm 225 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243-4195, United States

️️ Tofu Cooking Class *Includes Food * Make Tofu Meaty & Satisfying

 Mon, 03 Nov at 06:00 pm Fam Kitchen USD 45

NIGHTMARE ON BRUNCH ST

 Sun, 26 Oct at 06:00 pm JOYLAND USD 48 to 696

MOD Weekend Pass with Self-Guided Tour

 Fri, 14 Nov at 05:00 pm McCulloch Pavilion USD 401 to 502

Very Merry Jerry Day

 Sat, 01 Nov at 05:00 pm 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

MOD Weekend: Open House at McCulloch Pavilion

 Sun, 16 Nov at 12:00 pm McCulloch Pavilion Free

Taste of The Bay Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals

 Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 pm The Oval Parking Lot at The Bay Park Free

MOD Weekend Opening Party: Cocktails under the Umbrella

 Fri, 14 Nov at 05:00 pm Umbrella House USD 172 to 198

Così fan tutte - October 31 at 7:30 PM

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:30 pm Sarasota Opera House

Kolucan: Sunday Latin Social!

 Sun, 16 Nov at 04:00 pm Kolucan Mexican Bar & Grill USD 16 to 19

FemCity Gatsby Night

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Marina Jack USD 23 to 109

Vendor Market Fundraiser for Second Chance, Last Opportunity

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am 2323 Veronica H Allen USD 54

17th Annual Le Marche Bohemian Outdoor Market

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am Five Points Park

Around the World series: Italian Wine Dinner

 Wed, 29 Oct at 06:00 pm 1255 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Così fan tutte - November 2, 2025 at 1:30PM

 Sun, 02 Nov at 01:30 pm Sarasota Opera House

A Taste of Newtown

 Sat, 08 Nov at 12:00 pm Robert L. Taylor Community Complex Free

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Sarasota

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:30 pm Joe's On Main USD 19 to 24

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Creating with Gratitude!

 Sat, 15 Nov at 11:00 am The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Free

The Balvenie Tasting Event ft. Christiano Protti - Sarasota

 Wed, 29 Oct at 06:00 pm 22 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Sing-Along Trolley

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:30 pm 1826 4th Street, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Thanksgiving Dinner with a View

 Thu, 27 Nov at 05:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota USD 76 to 139

Buckin' in the New Year

 Fri, 02 Jan at 05:00 pm Sarasota Fair Grounds

Bistro Pop-Up Night: January

 Wed, 07 Jan at 06:30 pm Bistro Sarasota Art Museum Free

Upper Myakka Preserve Volunteer Event and Picnic

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 am Upper Myakka Preserve Free

MAKING RAVIOLI - PASTA CLASS IN SARASOTA

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm 2260 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34237

Ringling College Galleries + Exhibitions: Art Walk

 Fri, 14 Nov at 05:00 pm 2700 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34234

S'mores on the Beach

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:30 pm The Ritz Carlton Beach Club

36th Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am St.Armands Circle, Sarasota, Florida

Singles Wine Tasting 21+

 Wed, 19 Nov at 06:30 pm Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Sarasota, FL USD 43 to 54

3rd Annual Health Expo - Must Attend Event of the Season

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am 8450 Lockwood Ridge Road Unit 55, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34243

Thanksgiving Buffet at The Westin Sarasota

 Thu, 27 Nov at 12:00 pm The Westin Sarasota USD 59 to 93

Sarasota Fall Carnival 2025

 Thu, 30 Oct at 05:00 pm University Town Center Mall, Sarasota, FL

Moonlight & Melodies #1 of 2 Under the Stars with Mozart

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:30 pm Sarasota Opera House, North Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL, USA

New College of Florida CLAMBAKE

 Thu, 06 Nov at 05:00 pm New College of Florida

Sarasota Water Lantern Festival

 Sat, 25 Oct at 04:00 pm Nathan Benderson Park

SPARCCle Sunset Soiree

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

After Hours featuring The Jazz Phools

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

Breakfast with Santa on the Bay

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

Bistro Pop-Up Night: April

 Wed, 08 Apr at 06:30 pm Bistro Sarasota Art Museum Free

Bistro Pop-Up Night: March

 Wed, 04 Mar at 06:30 pm Bistro Sarasota Art Museum Free

Bonanza 2025

 Sat, 01 Nov at 03:30 pm 3800 27th Parkway, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34235

Sarasota's 1st Ever Professional & Lifestyle Co-Working Space

 Sat, 08 Nov at 11:00 am 1175 N Washington Blvd USD 13 to 230

Holiday Festival

 Sun, 02 Nov at 03:00 pm Palm Aire Country Club

Jazz Thursday featuring Sarasota Jazz Project

 Thu, 13 Nov at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 29

After Hours featuring The Derek Lersch Band

 Tue, 28 Oct at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum

Bistro Pop-Up Night: February

 Wed, 04 Feb at 06:30 pm Bistro Sarasota Art Museum Free

Thanksgiving Grand Ballroom Brunch

 Thu, 27 Nov at 11:00 am 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

Food Truck Sunday

 Sun, 26 Oct at 11:30 am 3650 17th Street, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34235

Regenerative Seas: Celebrating Regenerative Seafood and Coastal Restoration

 Sat, 15 Nov at 02:00 pm Mote Aquaculture Research Park USD 82

Cocktails + Culture

 Mon, 03 Nov at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum

After Hours featuring Strings of the Season

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

Got Lobstah? @ Ranch Nite Wednesdays

Wed, 29 Oct at 06:00 pm The Lounge by Good Liquid

Celebration of Life Service / All Saints Day

 Sun, 02 Nov at 08:30 am 800 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34232

Singles Wine Tasting 40+

 Wed, 12 Nov at 06:30 pm Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Sarasota, FL USD 48 to 59

MOD Weekend: Moderns That Matter Boat Tour

 Sun, 16 Nov at 10:00 am LeBarge Tropical Cruises USD 140 to 172

Gingerbread House or Dreidel Decorating

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

Abundance Basket Centerpiece Workshop at Sun King Brewing

 Tue, 11 Nov at 06:00 pm Sun King Sarasota USD 76

Bistro Pop-Up Night

 Wed, 05 Nov at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum

Uncorked at SAM

 Tue, 18 Nov at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum

Rufa's New Year's Eve Celebration

 Wed, 31 Dec at 05:00 pm 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

After Hours featuring Soul Sensations

 Tue, 25 Nov at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 29 to 34

Blue Ties & Butterflies

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

En Plein Air Wine Dinner 2026

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 429

After Hours featuring The Band Trinity

 Tue, 24 Feb at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 29 to 34

Together We Bloom, An Evening for Healthy Start

 Sat, 14 Feb at 04:30 pm Brown's Grove USD 0 to 15,000

"LEGACY ON A PLATE" : Speaker Panel with 3 Iconic Sarasota Restaurateurs

 Mon, 03 Nov at 05:00 pm Aloft Sarasota USD 25 to 100

SISTERHOOD FOR GOOD "Tropical Escape ~ The Ultimate Luau", Feb. 27, 2026

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Polo Club Ln, Sarasota, FL 34240, United States

A four course experience at Cooper’s Hawk

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:00 am Cooper’s Hawk winery USD 134

Cocktails + Culture

 Mon, 02 Mar at 05:30 pm Bistro Sarasota Art Museum USD 50 to 61

Uncorked

 Tue, 10 Feb at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 55 to 66

Uncorked

 Tue, 13 Jan at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 55 to 66

Uncorked

 Tue, 10 Mar at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 55 to 66

3/26 Flip Flops, Thrift Shops & Margaritaville Bus Board Sara Ven PtC/PG

 Thu, 26 Mar at 08:00 am 3 BOARDING LOCATIONS: #1 SARASOTA/BRADENTON #2 VENICE #3 PT. CHARLOTTE/PUNTA GORDA USD 93

3/13 Luck of the Finds Thrifting Bus Board Tarpon Sprgs, Clwr, St. Pete

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:00 am 2 Boarding locations: #1 Sarasota/Bradenton #2 Palmetto/Ellenton USD 93