Park-toberfest at The Bay

The Bay

Celebrate Oktoberfest – The Bay style! Kick off October with a hoppy twist! No Deutsch required.

The Oval at The Bay

Family Fun at The Bay

Enjoy an array of free, family-friendly events at The Bay!

Food & Drink Festivals

Enjoy food, drink and FREE festivities at The Bay!

Free Concerts at The Bay

Experience a talented local performer at The Bay each week. Enjoy a range of music genres. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself singing along or up on your feet dancing! Sundays at The Bay is a free, music concert series offered every Sunday afternoon.

The <a href="https://www.deleonoktoberfestband.com/" title="https://www.deleonoktoberfestband.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DeLeon Family Band</a> returns to The Bay to perform traditional "oompah"-style and a range of other music.Make sure to be a part of the world-famous "Chicken Dance" tradition. Or, compete in the ever-popular Steinhoisting contest. Or, challenge those you know (or perhaps, those you don't know) to a mean game of cornhole.<a href="https://www.thebaysarasota.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Nest-Cafe-2024-Summer-Brunch-Menu-as-of-7-7-24.pdf" title="https://www.thebaysarasota.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Nest-Cafe-2024-Summer-Brunch-Menu-as-of-7-7-24.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Nest Café </a>will be inside serving must-try German-inspired and locally crafted brews and tasty brats and soft pretzel sticks with beer cheese for purchase.Hurrah to all!

About <a href="https://www.deleonoktoberfestband.com/" title="https://www.deleonoktoberfestband.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">the Deleon Family Oktoberfest Band</a>The DeLeon Family has been performing at Oktoberfests all over Florida for over 30 years. Spanning 3 generations of accordion players, the DeLeon Family Oktoberfest band offers an authentic Oktoberfest experience like none other. Creating the atmosphere of a traditional "oom-pah" style Polka band with the energy of a live festival band, the DeLeon Band can sing and play all of the classic Bavarian heritage music, as well as more contemporary tunes from today's Oktoberfest.

Know Before You Go:<ul><li>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.</li><li>Location changes or event cancellations will be posted on The Bay Website, Facebook, and Eventbrite up to one hour before start time, as the weather changes quickly.Please report any risky or unsafe behavior to the Sarasota Non-Emergency Police 24 hours a day (941) 316-1199.</li></ul>NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, this event will be POSTPONED. Changes will be communicated via <a href="https://www.thebaysarasota.org/calendar/" title="https://www.thebaysarasota.org/calendar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Bay website calendar</a>,<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-bay-park-conservancy-39656877463" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-bay-park-conservancy-39656877463"> </a><a href="https://thebaysarasota.eventbrite.com" title="https://thebaysarasota.eventbrite.com">Eventbrite</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebaysarasota/" title="https://www.facebook.com/thebaysarasota/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebaysarasota/?hl=en" title="https://www.instagram.com/thebaysarasota/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Instagram</a> up to one hour before start time as unpredictable Florida weather changes quickly.

About The Bay Third Anniversary Community CelebrationThis is one of 80+ FREE and fun events at The Bay during the park's month-long Third Anniversary Celebration. <ul><li><a href="https://www.thebaysarasota.org/calendar/" title="https://www.thebaysarasota.org/calendar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to explore the full Schedule of Anniversary Events offered October 1 - November 2.</li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/cinema-at-the-bay-1995299?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/cinema-at-the-bay-1995299?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb">Click here</a> for other FREE Concerts at The Bay.</li></ul>

Show The Park You Love... Some Love!Friends of The Bay help support the many 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. <a href="https://www.thebaysarasota.org/become-a-friend-of-the-bay/" title="https://www.thebaysarasota.org/become-a-friend-of-the-bay/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to become a Friend of The Bay or renew your Friendship today.

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