UPDATE: Sarasota County has postponed this event until spring 2025. Visit the Water Atlas for updated information!

(Original notice below)

Sarasota County’s second annual Bay Fest will be held on Saturday, November 2nd to educate the community about our connections to the bays and how actions taken on land can impact them. This event, in partnership with the Sarasota Bay Estuary program, provides a hands-on and engaging experience on multiple environmental topics for our region.

The theme of this year's event is "Bay Fest 2024: Our Actions Make Waves".

This free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Bay where you can expect food trucks and activities for the whole family. Multiple vendors will provide hands-on experiences, demonstrations, and fun for all ages. Take a kayak ride around the mangrove bayou or talk to local experts about seagrass. Enjoy the view of Sarasota Bay while surrounded by live music and so much more!

EVENT INFO:

• WHAT: Bay Fest: Our Action Make Waves
• WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2nd
• WHERE: The Bay, 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236