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Sarasota Weekend Planner: 420Fest SRQ, Walk To Defeat ALS

Other weekend events include the Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival, Grind Time Wrestling, Spirit Fest Metaphysical & Holistic Fair.

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


What: 420Fest SRQ

When: Saturday, noon to 7 p.m.

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Where: Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota

This community wellness event features about 90 vendors and exhibitors, including dispensaries, brands, physicians and food, as well as food trucks and live entertainment. Tickets range from $10 to $40.

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What: Walk to Defeat ALS – Parade of Hope edition

When: Saturday, 8:45 a.m. to noon

Where: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota

Help raise finds to help people living with ALS and their families at the local level. Donate to the cause here.


What: 18th annual Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival

When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Selby Five Points Park, 1 Central Ave., Sarasota

More than 100 artisans from across the nation will showcase their contemporary crafts, including jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and more. Other vendors will also sell plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices and other items.


What: Grind Time Wrestling presents GTW5: Apocalypse

When: Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m.

Where: Grind Fit Gym, 5644 Jason Lee Place, Sarasota

Wrestlers from across the country will battle it out in 10 matches, including hardcore, submission and grudge match-ups. A full bar with food will be available.


What: Spirit Fest Metaphysical & Holistic Fair

When: Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Sarasota Event Center, 600 N Beneva Road, Sarasota

More than 40 vendors will offer crystals, jewelry, divination tools, holistic health specialties, natural products and more. Special guests will present on various topics both days, and there will be a mediumship gallery and workshops throughout the weekend.


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