Bradenton Weekend Planner: 5 Events You Don’t Want To Miss

MANATEE COUNTY, FL — Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are five events that you don’t want to miss in Manatee County.

What: Orange Blossom Craft Fair

When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th Street E, Bradenton

This free family-friendly event features more than 50 craft vendors. There will also be entertainment and dance performances, as well as a rock-climbing wall and bungee swing from Vertical Ventures. Learn more here.

What: Conyer Walker live performance

When: Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Bubbaques and Bar, 6581 State Road 79 E, Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch country musician Conyer Walker recently appeared on “American Idol.” Catch him live Saturday evening at Bubbaques in Bradenton. Learn more here.

What: First Friday Weekend Art Walk

When: Friday, 6 to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Village of the Arts, 9th Avenue West to 17th Avenue West between 14th Street West and 9th Street West

Check out all the Village of the Arts has to offer during its monthly First Friday Weekend Art Walk. The area boasts dozens of art galleries and studios, shops, restaurants and healing arts services. Learn more here.

What: G.T. Bray Park 1st Saturday Cleanup

When: Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m.

Where: G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave. Dr. W, Bradenton

Keep Manatee Beautiful hosts cleanups throughout Manatee County on the first Saturday of each month. Register online here.

What: Music in the Park(ing lot)

When: Friday, 6 p.m.

Where: Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W, Bradenton

Jazz/blues act Ari & the Alibis kicks off this April series Friday evening. Every Friday this month, a different band will perform in the parking lot of the Manatee Performing Arts Center. Learn more here. Sold out shows will also stream live on the Realize Bradenton website.

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