What’s On Suncoast? 10.13 – 10.20
The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for the area this week from October 13 – 20, 2023!
American Vintage Markets – Sarasota
American Vintage Markets – Sarasota
3000 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34237
Inspired by the love of vintage and handmade, American Vintage Markets is pleased to bring together a wide array of carefully curated vendors who will showcase their best re-cycled, re-purposed, and re-imagined treasures.
At these festive indoor markets, you’ll be sure to find unique, vintage-inspired home decor, up-cycled goods, collectibles, industrial salvage, jewelry, clothing, furniture, plus a whole lot more! Rest assured, what you’ll find upon entering the American Vintage Markets will be unique, high-quality, and ready-to-take-home treasures for yourself or to wrap up for the perfect gift. A true delight for your pickin’ pleasure!
Hours: October 13 & 14, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Burgundy Square Cafe
Burgundy Square Cafe
227 Miami Ave W Venice, FL 34285
The breakfast at Burgundy Square Cafe here on the Suncoast the selection includes 10 different types of omelets (served with home fries and available with only egg whites). French toast, wraps, quiche, grits, pancakes and much more.
The lunch menu is a familiar American bistro with some emphasis on New England fare. This is a reliable place to get an authentic lobster roll, which means tender and sweet Maine lobster chunks mixed with a tiny bit of mayonnaise and served in a split-top bun that has been lightly buttered and grilled on the sides.
The dinner options also offer whole-belly Maine clams (a rarity in these parts), haddock, fish and chips, seafood scampi, and a fried seafood platter with haddock, scallops, and clams. Leaving New England, there’s “Grandma’s” recipe for meatloaf, veal Parmesan, veggie stir-fry, broiled salmon, eight different burgers, several wraps, and salads such as Caesar, Asian or Santa Fe.
Hours: Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 8 a.m., Sunday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Oktoberfest Tampa 2023
Oktoberfest Tampa 2023
600 N. Ashley Drive Tampa, FL 33602
For 3 full days, Tampa’s downtown Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park here on the Suncoast will be transformed into the city’s largest waterfront beer garden. Soak in the sprawling downtown views and beautiful sunsets as the park buzzes with live music, dancing, alphorns, dirndls, lederhosen – and, of course, beer!
A variety of beers, from traditional German Pils to multiple Oktoberfest märzens and Hefeweizen, will all also be available. Additionally, Red and white wine, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and other refreshments will also be available.
Festival goers are encouraged to participate in the wide range of custom-crafted Outrageous Bavarian Games that foster fun challenges to win cool prizes and, more importantly, bragging rights. Oktoberfest Games are free to play. Saturday afternoon is jam-packed with some of our biggest competitions. The Beard and Mustache competition is one of the biggest in the region, and the Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest is completely unique from any other challenge we’ve seen. Hoist your stein with us and watch one of Tampa’s most engaging personal competitions available throughout the year!
Hours: October 13, 2023, at 4 p.m. until October 15, 2023, at 6 p.m.
Curry and Kabab
Curry and Kabab
3492 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Curry and Kabob here on the Suncoast revel in a symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds, where every dish is a masterpiece crafted with passion and served with love. Their top three dishes include: Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, and Tandoori Chicken. If you are seeking some fresh and unique for your mid-week lunch breaks or weekend eats – this is one that needs to be on your list.
Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm & 5 pm–9:30 pm (Mon – Fri); 11 am–3 pm & 5 pm–9:30 pm (Sat); 11 am–3 pm & 5 pm–9 pm (Sun)
The Big Bounce America 2023 – Ft. Myers
The Big Bounce America 2023 – Ft. Myers
11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33913
The World’s Biggest Bounce House just got supersized to over 13,000 square feet for 2023! Live DJs playing the hottest tracks, climbing towers, basketball hoops, slides, ball pits, confetti blasts, bubbles (lots of bubbles!), crazy dancing, and even crazier competitions. Go big or go home, right?
Calling all aspiring Ninja Warriors! 3x longer than the average soccer field and featuring over 50 unique obstacles, welcome to America’s Biggest Inflatable Obstacle Course. Whether you want to race your friends, race your family, or enjoy a leisurely bounce through some of the most colorful and fun inflatable landscapes you’ll ever have seen, The Giant has something for everyone. Have you got what it takes to defeat The Giant?
Hours: October 20 – 22, 2023 at 6 p.m.
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