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Fall Events Around Sarasota and Bradenton: What's Coming This Season
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.
Festive Fall Events Around Sarasota and Bradenton
22nd Annual Sarasota Medieval Fair - Myakka City, FL
Address: Woods of Mallaranny, 29847 FL-70 E., Myakka City, FL 34251
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:
- Musical and variety shows
- Feast of the Crown
- Children's Realm
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.
Halloween at the Young Entrepreneur Market - Sarasota, FL
Address: Meadows Shopping Village, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg. G-2, Sarasota, FL 34235
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:
- Play Zone
- Live music and Thriller dance performance
- Costume contest
Mark your calendar for Sunday, 10/18 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Admission is free.
Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival - Sarasota, FL
Address: Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236
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.
Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sandsculpting Festival - Siesta Key, FL
Address: 948 Beach Rd., Siesta Key, FL 34242
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 Learning Curve, featuring sand-sculpting lessons
- Quick Sand Contest, measuring skill and speed
- Vendor Village, hosting more than 100 booths
The Crystal Classic runs from Friday, 11/13 through Monday, 11/16. Daily admission is $12-$20, and four-day passes are $60.
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival - Bradenton, FL
Address: 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211
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:
- Live music and shows
- Petting zoo
- Scarecrow displays and hayrides
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.
25th Annual Bayfest - Anna Maria, FL
Address: Pine Ave., Anna Maria, FL 34216
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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