June 27 – July 5, 2009
Festival Hotline 941-371-8820 x 1800
Schedule of Events
(Subject to Change)



Saturday – June 27

Festival Golf Tournament
Location: Heritage Oaks
Ticket Price: $650 Foursome/$150 Hole Sponsorship
Time: Registration 7:00 a.m. / Shotgun Start 8:00 a.m.
Scramble Format – Includes Lunch and Award Presentations

Festival Kickoff Party
Location: Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
Ticket Price: $100 per person / Tables of 10 available
Time: 7:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.
Live Entertainment by the Greg Billings Band
Silent & Live Auction - Casual Dress – Includes Dinner and Open Bar

Sunday – June 28

Festival Car Show and Expo
Location: Ellenton Suds Sports Grill at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex
Details t/b/a

Thursday – July 2

“The Friendliest Catch”
Fishing Tournament for the Physically & Mentally Challenged
Location: Sarasota Outboard Club
Time: 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. (Lunch and Awards Included For Participants)

Festival Parade of Boats
Location: Main Street in Downtown Sarasota (Begins at U.S. 301 to Gulfstream Avenue)
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.

Downtown Block Party
Location: Lemon Avenue / Downtown Sarasota
Time: 8:00 p.m. – Midnight
Enjoy live entertainment, great food, and vendors

Friday – July 3

Powerboats By The Bay
Location: Centennial Park on 10th Street
Time: 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Free Admission – No Coolers Allowed
See Powerboats on display, meet special guests, enjoy great food, vendors, and live entertainment

Motorcycle “Grand Prix Souvenir Ride”
Start Location: VFW Post 3233 – 124 S. Tuttle Avenue
Time: Registration: 9:00 a.m. – First Bike Out 9:30 a.m. – Last Bike Out 10:30 a.m.
$10 Registration Fee per person – Ride Ends at Powerboats By the Bay
Food and beverage will be available for purchase

People’s Choice Bike Show
Location: Centennial Park on 10th Street
Time: Noon until 2:30 p.m.
$ 15 Registration Fee – Trophies for 1st Place at 3:00 p.m.
Bike Show Classes
Best Stock Harley-Davidson Touring
Best Custom Harley-Davidson Touring
Best Stock Harley-Davison Cruiser
Best Custom Harley-Davidson Cruiser
Best Vintage (Pre 1984)
Best Metric Touring
Best Metric Cruiser
Best Custom (Chopper Class)
Note: Stock or Custom is decided by amount of chrome, paint and modifications

“Meet & Greet Who’s In The Drivers Seat”
Location: The Boathouse (Located directly behind the Hyatt Regency on the Water)
Time: 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
$5 Adults – Children 12 and Under Free
Obtain autographs and photos with participating race teams and Capt. Keith Colburn & Crew of Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch”

World’s Largest Offshore Party
Location: Hyatt Sarasota Ballroom
Time: 8:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.
Ticket Price: $15 pp
Live Music by “My Friend Scott” - Cash Bar & Food – Dress is Casual

Saturday – July 4

Powerboats By The Bay
Location: Centennial Park on 10th Street
Time: 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Free Admission – No Coolers Allowed
See Powerboats on display, meet special guests, enjoy great food, vendors, and live entertainment

Bayfront Fireworks Spectacular!!!
Location: Best viewing along the Sarasota Bayfront near Island Park
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Please consider bringing a cash donation or a new infant/children’s item for The Florida Center

Sunday – July 5

Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Boat Race
Location: Off Lido Beach (Between New Pass and Big Pass)
Time: 2 Heats at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (Subject to Change)
Live “Flag to Flag” Coverage on radio and television


Race Awards Ceremony
Location: Hyatt Sarasota Ballroom
Time: 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. – Free Admission
Celebrate with winning race teams! Food and beverages available for purchase

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