Atomic Holiday Bazaar Returns to Robarts Arena in Sarasota Dec. 6–7
Atomic Holiday Bazaar is back for Season 17 at Robarts Arena, Sarasota County Fairgrounds (3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237) on Saturday–Sunday, December 6–7, 2025, from 12:00–5:00 pm each day. After a hurricane-related hiatus in 2024, the beloved indie craft market reunites its community of “Atomic Misfit Makers” for two afternoons of one-of-a-kind holiday shopping.
Event at a Glance
- Dates & Hours: Sat–Sun, Dec. 6–7, 2025, 12–5 pm daily
- Location: Robarts Arena at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds.
- Admission: $6 for adults; kids 12 & under free. Tickets are sold only at the Robarts Arena box office during show hours.
- Parking: The fairgrounds offer ample parking on site; listings for this event note lots of free parking for attendees. Why Go
- Handmade, indie & delightfully off-beat gifts: Atomic curates a fresh mix of small-batch makers you won’t see at big-box stores—perfect for unique, last-minute gifting.
- Legendary swag totes: The Bradentucky Bombers roller derby team greets the first 100 adult-ish shoppers at noon each day with a limited-run Atomic tote packed with vendor swag and coupons; a few lucky bags include Golden Tickets for extra-special maker gifts. Past totes have featured items like a C.A.B. Fayre Atomic brooch and Lolablue samples. (Arrive early—these go fast.)
- Food on site: Two food trucks plus the Robarts Arena Cantina will keep shoppers fueled.
- Comfortable venue: Robarts features a box office, renovated concessions and restrooms, and seating upgrades; the fairgrounds span 65 acres inside city limits for easy access. Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Buy at the box office only, during event hours (no online presales).
- Family-friendly: The show welcomes families; content is geared to PG-rated sensibilities. Founded in 2006 by producer Adrien Lucas, Atomic has grown into Sarasota’s signature alternative holiday market—part indie craft fair, part community reunion.
Photo from Holiday Bazaar