The 2nd Annual Sarasota Beer & Burger Festival presented by T-Mobile returns to University Town Center with a full 4-day carnival from Jan. 21st - Jan. 24th and a 2-day food and music festival on Jan. 23rd -Jan. 24th. Festival entry is $10 on Saturday & Sunday per adult, kids under 12 enter for free. Carnival ride pricing varies but entry into the carnival is free for all. The carnival will be located on the East Side of the Mall at University Town Center near Circus Sarasota.
The weekend festival kicks off with live music and juicy burgers and desserts on Saturday, January 23rd . Guests will have access to dozens of burgers from award-winning chefs, and the public votes to decide which burger food truck win the coveted People’s Choice Best Burger award. Votes will be tallied and winners will be announced on Sunday. While rocking out with 6 of your favorite local & bay area bands, guests will enjoy our open play Beer Pong Zone, outside Hookah Lounge, and local vendors to shop memories from the event. On Saturday Only, local breweries including Naughty Monk Brewery, 3 Bridges Brewing, and 3 Car Garage Brewery will offer free samples of their latest craft brews from 12pm - 3pm. Guests will vote to decide who wins the Best Brew and Most Creative Craft awards. Winner announced on stage at 4pm Saturday.
Live Music from Local Artists All Weekend Saturday - Beat Street Band at 12:30pm, Triggerfish at 2:30pm, and Reverend Barry & The Funk from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Sunday - George Pennington III at 12:30pm, BRAKE FAIL at 2:30pm, and 22N from 4:30pm-6:00pm.
Tickets into the festival can be purchased online at https://bit.ly/UTCBB2021 or at the gate on event day. Social Distancing will be observed with extra space in the concert field. We recommend guests to bring their own lawn chairs to set up their own space and stay all day. Seating is limited. Hand sanitizing stations will be placed through the event and masks are encouraged at all times to remain safe.
WHEN & WHERE
Carnival on Jan 21st – Jan 24th | Music and Food Festival Jan 23rd – Jan 24th .
The Mall at University Town Center | 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
SARASOTA-VENICE MACARONI KID IS GIVING AWAY 2 FREE TICKETS TO THE BEER & BURGER FESTIVAL PLUS 2 FREE WRISTBANDS TO ENJOY THE SARASOTA WINTER CARNIVAL! (Tickets and wristbands are valid on Saturday, January 23, 2021 ONLY).
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One very lucky winner will win 2 free tickets to the Sarasota Beer & Burger Festival plus 2 free wristbands for the Sarasota Winter Carnival. Tickets and wristbands are valid for Saturday, January 23, 2021 ONLY. You must be a subscriber of Sarasota-Venice Macaroni Kid to be eligible to win. Must be 18 or older and a resident of the area. The winners will be chosen at random on Wednesday, 1/20 at 10AM. The winner will be contacted by email (or text message if necessary). Winner must reply within 24 hours or another winner will be chosen. All information entered will be used for giveaway purposes only and will not be shared with any other parties. Good luck!
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