Sarasota Blues Festival
- Ed Smith Stadium Complex
- 2700 12th St.
- Sarasota, FL 34231
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
This year marks the 18th annual Sarasota Blues Festival, featuring: 3 Time 2008 BMA Award Winner Bobby Rush, JJ Grey & Mofro, 2008 BMA winners Diunna Greenleaf and Bob Margolin, Jason Ricci & New Blood and more TBA.
Past Artists Include: Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughn, Dr. John and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers
Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 9:30pm.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy beer and food consessions served all day while listening to great music and visiting on-location merchants selling art, clothes and crafts.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, Carl Black GMC and the Five O'clock club & Rossiter's and Manatee River Harley Davidson. Check out the official website for these and more ticket locations. For musicians, the site also provides information to submit your demo for consideration. Here's your opportunity to play with some of the greatest.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 12th St. & Tuttle
- Parking:
- Available, Nearby, and Street
- Public Transportation:
- Scat
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- American, Cheesesteaks, Chili, Hot Dogs, Pizza, Burgers, and Eclectic. Eclectic mix of food vendors
- Meals Served:
- Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9). Concessions: $2-$10 on average
- Reservations:
- Accepted. www.ticketmaster.com
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Beer and Wine
- Smoking:
- Yes
- Admission Price:
-
$20 in advance
$25 at the door
Kids get in free if accompanied by an adult
- Music Style:
- Blues, Rhythm & Blues, and Soul. Jam Bands
- Audience:
- All Ages
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Celeb Spotting, Edgy, Family Friendly, Fun And Flirty, High Energy, Theme, Area Classic, and Bustling
- ATM:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Bustling
- Romance Factor:
- Fun and Flirty
- Food:
- Appetizers Snacks and Concessions
- Nearby Attractions:
- Dining Attraction, Historic Landmarks, Museum, Nature, Outdoor Recreation, Shopping, Sightseeing, Water Activities, and Waterway
- Features:
- Live Performances, Local Bands, and People Watching. Kids get in free.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Seating :
- Outdoor event.
