Taste of The Bay Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals

Taste of The Bay is an outdoor food festival showcasing signature dishes from locally-owned and operated restaurants. Hosted in partnership with Sarasota-Manatee Originals and priced to entice, foodies can sample delicious and fabulous fare from the latest, greatest and most exciting restaurants in the area.

Come mix and mingle, sample tasty bites, and listen to live music at The Bay -- the beautiful signature public park along Sarasota Bay.

Eat, sip and enjoy live music by The Rockefellers.

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Admission to Taste of The Bay is Free! | Food is purchased with tickets.

"Taste of the Bay" Food Tickets can be purchased at a ticket table the day of the event. Tickets are sold in $5 increments. You will receive 5 tickets for $5. Most food items range between 3 and 5 tickets. All food ticket sales are non-refundable and food tickets can not be used to purchase beverages.

FOOD TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED WITH CREDIT CARD ONLY.

Beverages can be purchased separately with credit card only.

Participating Sarasota-Manatee Originals Member Restaurants include: 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails, Bevardi's Salute, The Breakfast Company, Bricks Smoked Meats, Cafe Gabbiano, Crow's Nest, Duvals, Fins at Sharky's, Harry's Continental Kitchens, Jack Dusty/Rufa, Kolucan, Lucky 8, Marcel DW, Mean Deans Local Kitchen, Michael's on East, Miguels Restaurant, Mimi, Mi Pueblo, The 1818 Grill, Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill, Tzeva.

About

Sarasota-Manatee Originals consist of over 60 locally owned restaurants throughout Florida’s Suncoast, from the tip of Anna Maria Island to the southern beaches of Venice. Their owners and operators share a passion for dining excellence and commitment to the community while celebrating the rich Gulf-coastal lifestyle.

About

The Rockefellers will energize you with their setlist of rock, classic rock, blues, country and pop… and, of course, some Florida trop-rock favorites… spanning decades! Each member comes with an illustrious career of their own. From incredible singer/songwriting, Chicago theaters, the pits of Broadway to the touring stages of international acts, The Rockefellers are bursting at the seams with talent.

Know Before You Go:

• The south entrance off of Blvd of the Arts will be CLOSED for this event. The primary vehicle entrance is off of 10th Street to the west of the Roundabout at 10th Street and N. Tamiami Trail. The primary pedestrian entrance is on Blvd of the Arts (6th Street).
• Free parking is located around the site— along Blvd of the Arts and Van Wezel Way, and in front of the Van Wezel, Municipal Auditorium and Blue Pagoda. Please avoid parking in designated Sarasota Orchestra parking areas.
• This event will attract a large crowd. Arrive early, be kind, and please be patient.
• All pets must be non-aggressive and on a leash at all times. Owners are expected to pick up after their pets.

Please report any risky or unsafe behavior to the Sarasota Non-Emergency Police 24 hours a day (941) 316-1199.

NOTE: This event will happen rain or shine. Based on Florida’s unpredictable weather, location decisions will often be made closer to the time of the event. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to the Municipal Auditorium (801 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 34236). Location changes or cancellations will be communicated via , , and.

About The Bay Third Anniversary Community Celebration

This is one of 80+ FREE and fun events at The Bay during the park's month-long Third Anniversary Celebration.

• to explore the full Schedule of Anniversary Events offered October 1 - November 2.
• for other FREE Food & Drink Festivals at The Bay.

Show The Park You Love... Some Love!

Friends of The Bay help support the any beloved offerings in this "One Park For All". Your Friendship helps meticulously maintain acres of greenspace and ensures that dozens of high-quality events remain FREE for everyone to enjoy. to become a Friend of The Bay or renew your Friendship today.

Host or Publisher The Bay Park Conservancy