2026 Taste of the Bay
Taste of the Bay | The Bay Park, Sarasota | October 25, 2026 • 12-3pm
Taste of The Bay is an outdoor food festival where you can savor signature dishes from Sarasota’s best locally-owned restaurants. Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals in partnership with The Bay Park, Sarasota, the event offers delicious bites at enticing prices. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new favorites while enjoying the beautiful waterfront setting.
You are invited to come hungry and ready to mingle with friends, indulge in culinary delights, and tap your toes to live music – all while celebrating our local culinary scene and delicious Gulf-coastal lifestyle.
- Admission to Taste of The Bay is FREE
- Cashless purchases for food and beverages; credit card only
- Food is purchased with food tickets; tickets available for purchase at the event with credit card only
- Beverages can be purchased separately with a credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay (not with Food Tickets)
Food Tickets can be purchased at a ticket table the day of the event. Tickets are sold in $5 increments, and you will receive 5 tickets for $5. Most food items range between 3 and 5 tickets. All Food Ticket sales are non-refundable and Food Tickets can not be used to purchase beverages.
