What will you do at The Bay today?
First Anniversary Community Celebration
October 18-22, 2023
One Year. One Park for All.
Over the past year, The Bay has become a beloved and sustainable gathering place for the community. More than 250,000 people have already visited The Bay to enjoy all that it has to offer day in and day out.
Be a part of the First Anniversary celebration which showcases the very best of The Bay. There’s so much to see, do, taste and experience – all in Sarasota’s newest signature bayfront park.
As always, all activities, programs and events at The Bay are open and accessible, free and welcoming to all.
Signature Events
Free, Open, Accessible and Welcoming to All!
Five Days. Limitless Experiences.
The Bay Turns One! Community celebration provides free, exciting, and diverse programming for the entire community to enjoy.
With more than 30 FREE events over the 5 days, there’s something for everyone, including family-fun activities, headlining musical acts by Journey former lead vocalist Steve Augeri and Sarasota’s own Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, food and cultural festivals, a one-year community celebration party, Boo! at The Bay Halloween, dancing, nature explorations in nature and more!