"Best of The Bay" Music Fest

Enjoy this all-day, all-out music festival showcasing some of the very best regional talent as well as other special surprises.
About this Event

The grand finale of the month-long "One Park FOUR All" 4th Anniversary Community Celebration includes an all-day family-friendly music festival featuring live performances by top regional talent, and special surprises sprinkled throughout the day.

Schedule of Events:

12:30 pm: An assortment of fan-favorite food trucks and other experiences get underway.

2:00 pm: (High-Energy Country & Rock)

3:00 pm: (Fresh Take on Folk)

4:00 pm: (Timeless Mix of Favorites)

5:00 pm: (Feel-Good Vibes)

6:00 pm: (Soul, R&B & Groove)

Special Experiences and Interludes

Throughout the day, enjoy a variety of engaging activities and surprising experiences tailored for all ages and provided by these talented partners: Booker High School Drum Line, Candie the Violinist, Cirque Vertigo, Longboat Key Turtle Watch, Music Compound, Pixie Painting, Ride and Paddle, Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation, and Thrill Sarasota.

Final Notes

Make sure to bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to enjoy this combination of fun and free experiences found only at The Bay!

Remember, Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1. Clocks shift back one hour so you get an extra hour of sleep. Plan accordingly for earlier sunsets!

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Come hungry and early! An assortment of Sarasota's favorite Food Trucks will be on hand serving delicious food beginning at 12:30 pm -- including Lobstah Daze, Mr. Bulgogi, Nana's Bananas, PopStroke, Simply Greek, Rita's Italian Ice, Toast Thyme, and Vesuvio Wood Fired Pizza. The Nest Café will be serving refreshing beverages and snacks.

About

This Southwest Florida band delivers a high-energy mix of country, rock, pop, dance, and funk that's sure to keep you singing and dancing. A longtime favorite at The Bay, The White Crowe Band has been entertaining park guests since the very first year.

About

This Nashville-based Americana/folk duo features husband-and-wife musicians Forrest and Meredith Lane O'Connor. Blending expressive acoustic instrumentation, rich harmonies, and heartfelt storytelling, the duo delivers a fresh take on contemporary folk rooted in tradition. Together, they have performed alongside Grammy-winning artists and contributed to acclaimed projects, with credits including Paul Simon, Emmylou Harris, Steve Martin, Zac Brown, Zach Top, and the O'Connor Band.

About

The Rockefellers bring a timeless mix of rock, classic rock, blues, country, pop, and Florida trop-rock favorites to the stage. Featuring musicians with experience ranging from Chicago theater and Broadway to international tours, the band delivers a dynamic performance packed with talent and crowd-pleasing hits.

About

Based in St. Pete, FL, Speak Easy blends catchy songwriting, groove-driven rhythms, electric guitar, and tight harmonies into a feel-good sound. With strong musicianship and a passion for performance, this four-piece band delivers a fun, engaging sound that connects with audiences of all ages.

About

This special performance features highlights from WBTT’s sold-out International Black Theatre Festival production of MARVIN: The Marvin Gaye Revue, starring Sheldon Rhoden, along with the infectious chemistry of The Titan and the Muse, featuring Raleigh Mosley II and Jazzmin Carson.

The mission of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is to produce professional theatre that promotes and celebrates African American history and experience, engages a broad base of patrons and audiences, supports the development of a dynamic group of aspiring artists, and builds self-esteem in youth of color.

About The Bay “One Park FOUR All” 4th Anniversary Community Celebration

"One Park FOUR All" is a month-long community celebration offering 70+ FREE events that bring the best of The Bay to life and recognize the four-year milestone of the park since it first opened in October 2022.

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FOUR Years. FOUR All. FOUR You.

Celebrate four years of this "One Park for All" and double your impact. Thanks to the Gulf Coast Community Foundation $2 Million Challenge Match, every gift is doubled to help maintain, complete and sustain The Bay so it can be enjoyed today and by future generations. Click here to become a Friend of The Bay or renew your Friendship today.