Sarasota Bay Seafood & Music Festival™

Get ready to step outside and enjoy a weekend filled with great food and fantastic live music. Join us for the annual Sarasota Bay Seafood & Music Festival from January 10th-12th, 2025. The festivities kick off Friday evening from 4:30pm-10pm, continuing on Saturday from 11am-10pm and wrapping up on Sunday from 11am-6pm. This event is proudly produced by Paragon Festivals.

This festival is crafted like a gourmet meal, blending the finest ingredients to create an unforgettable experience. Indulge in a wide selection of dishes including fresh seafood, meats, and vegetarian options, all cooked onsite. Pair your meal with a variety of side dishes, beverages, and delectable desserts.

Relax and enjoy the live musical performances featuring some of Florida’s and the region’s top talents. The entertainment lineup will be revealed as the festival date approaches, but you can expect performances from genres such as R&B, jazz, rock, and soul. Last year’s acts included Kara Nally Band, Kettle of Fish, Twinkle Rock Soul Radio, Annika Chambers with Paul Deslauriers, 22N, Dirty Byrd, Stormbringer, Billy the Kid and The Regulators, Bryan Spainhower, Frank Bang, and Damon Fowler.

In addition to the music and food, browse through a marketplace filled with arts and crafts, including paintings, mixed-media, glasswork, gourmet food items, and other specialty products. Take your time shopping between band performances to find unique treasures.

This is an event you won’t want to miss! Treat yourself to a weekend of relaxation and enjoyment. We’ll prepare the feast – all you have to do is come and enjoy!

NOTE: Bands and performance times are subject to change, so please check back for updates!