
There's no downtime between summer and the holiday season. Our real estate agents share some of the top events filling the fall social calendar around Sarasota homes for sale and Bradenton homes for sale.
A short trip down the street from Myakka City homes for sale transports you back centuries when you attend the 22nd Annual Medieval Fair. 2026 marks the first year of the fair's new permanent home at the scenic Woods of Mallaranny.
Activities feature something for everyone, including:
The fair takes place 9:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. each weekend from 11/7-12/6. Visit the website for ticket options.
Kick off the 2026 Meadows Farmers Market with scares and thrills during Halloween at the Young Entrepreneur Market. Budding junior businesspeople share booths alongside established vendors against a backdrop of crowd-pleasing Halloween activities.
Here's a preview of what you can expect to find:
Mark your calendar for Sunday, 10/18 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Admission is free.
Who could say no to supporting local up-and-coming musicians while sampling first-rate food and drinks? Each fall, the Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival is one of the community's more eagerly awaited events.
The 2026 festival takes place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, 9/26. General admission is $75 ($85 at the door), while $150 VIP tickets include early entrance and special seating.
Stunning beaches near Siesta Key homes for sale offer more than swimming and sunbathing. During the annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sandsculpting Festival, America's #1 beach becomes an outdoor gallery for artisans from around the world.
Don't miss these other exciting activities:
The Crystal Classic runs from Friday, 11/13 through Monday, 11/16. Daily admission is $12-$20, and four-day passes are $60.
Once again, generations of families, including four-legged members, will be on hand to enjoy the 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival. With campsites, cabins, and wagons available to rent, you can even turn your visit into a fall staycation.
Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect to see and do at the Pumpkin Festival:
Festival hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the weekends of 10/10-11, 10/17-18, and 10/24-25. Admission is free, with nominal fees for certain activities.
No gifts needed to celebrate the silver anniversary of the 25th Annual Bayfest, held just minutes from Anna Maria homes for sale. Just come prepared for a day of fun with live music, a food court, classic cars, and artisan craft vendors.
Hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, 10/17, and admission is free.
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