Sarasota County Fair

We invite you to enjoy our website and discover all the wonderful events that use our facilities. This is a secured site so any personal information sent to us is private. The Fairgrounds features our annual Sarasota County Agricultural Fair, which is a 10-day event each March and features Rides, Entertainment, Crafts, Horticulture, Science Fair, Livestock and Auction.

Plan on an evening of fun! Beer and wine served as well as dinner and food options for sale. Early arrivals can join for some entertainment as we kick off the Shake, Rattle and Soul Fest! The festival box office will be open for those looking to pick up their tickets at the Welcome Reception.

We are kicking off this year's fest with a show that features the very best of the King's catalog, with the performers stripped of the King's dazzling costumes.Join your host for the weekend, Dwight Icenhower, along with Robert Washington, Matt King, Dan Barrella and more as they perform music from all ears of the King's storied career.

Our Home Show events are designed for homeowners - such as yourself - who are in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. Many of our exhibitors go to great lengths to provide you with visual, interactive experiences designed to stimulate your creativity and dreams for your home improvement plans.

Robarts Arena is home to a variety of events. The building's 15,000 square foot floor provides room for a variety of sporting events, home shows, banquets, gun shows, concerts, graduations and more. The maximum capacity for the building is 5,000 depending on the floor configuration. The newly renovated chair seating holds 2,696 with hand rails and photo-glo strips on the stairs for extra safety.

The Sarasota Fairgrounds features 65 acres within the City of Sarasota. Conveniently located on Fruitville Road and less than 2 miles from the Bayfront, our facility provides easy access and ample parking for large events.

We are home to annual, memorable events such as the Sarasota Medieval Fair, Thunder by the Bay, Highland Scottish Games, Sarasota Native American Indian Festival, Suncoast Blues Festival, Sarasota Hungarian Festival and the annual Sarasota Agricultural Fair.