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Rocktoberfest Returns to Downtown Sarasota With Free Music, Food, Shopping
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Rocktoberfest Returns to Sarasota: Free Music, Food & Shopping

Rocktoberfest returns to downtown Sarasota from Oct. 17-19, offering free music, food, and shopping for families and pets.

10/05/2026 · Englewood edition

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Downtown Sarasota will host Rocktoberfest next weekend, a free festival running from Friday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 19. The event features live music, food and drink vendors, and local shopping opportunities.

The festival opens Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday concludes the event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Rocktoberfest is family-friendly and dog-friendly, aiming to provide a vibrant atmosphere for residents to enjoy outdoor fall celebrations and support local businesses.

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