The 25th Annual Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix is back in Sarasota with fun and excitement for the entire family. This year’s Festival and Race This year all proceeds will benefit The Florida Center for Child and Family Development. Over the past 24 years, the festival has given millions of donation dollars towards the construction of facilities that provide programs and services to physically and mentally challenged children and adults. Here is the schedule of events:
Saturday – June 27
Festival Kickoff PartyLocation: Sarasota Municipal AuditoriumTicket Price: $100 per person / Tables of 10 availableTime: 7:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.Live Entertainment by the Greg Billings BandSilent & Live Auction - Casual Dress – Includes Dinner and Open Bar
Sunday – June 28
Festival Car Show and ExpoLocation: Ellenton Suds Sports Grill at Ellenton Ice and Sports ComplexDetails
Thursday – July 2
“The Friendliest Catch”Fishing Tournament for the Physically & Mentally ChallengedLocation: Sarasota Outboard ClubTime: 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. – MidnightEnjoy live entertainment, great food, and vendors
Friday – July 3
Powerboats By The Bay Location: Centennial Park on 10th StreetTime: 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Free Admission – No Coolers AllowedSee Powerboats on display, meet special guests, enjoy great food, vendors, and live entertainmentMotorcycle “Grand Prix Souvenir Ride”Start Location: VFW Post 3233 – 124 S. Tuttle AvenueTime: Registration: 9:00 a.m. – First Bike Out 9:30 a.m. – Last Bike Out 10:30 a.m.$10 Registration Fee per person – Ride Ends at Powerboats By the BayFood and beverage will be available for purchasePeople’s Choice Bike ShowLocation: Centennial Park on 10th Street Time: Noon until 2:30 p.m.$ 15 Registration Fee – Trophies for 1st Place at 3:00 p.m.Bike Show ClassesBest Stock Harley-Davidson TouringBest Custom Harley-Davidson TouringBest Stock Harley-Davison CruiserBest Custom Harley-Davidson CruiserBest Vintage (Pre 1984)Best Metric TouringBest Metric CruiserBest 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 FreeObtain autographs and photos with participating race teams and Capt. Keith Colburn & Crew of Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch”World’s Largest Offshore PartyLocation: Hyatt Sarasota BallroomTime: 8:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.Ticket Price: $15 ppLive Music by “My Friend Scott” - Cash Bar & Food – Dress is Casual
Saturday – July 4
Powerboats By The Bay Location: Centennial Park on 10th StreetTime: 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Free Admission – No Coolers AllowedSee Powerboats on display, meet special guests, enjoy great food, vendors, and live entertainmentBayfront Fireworks Spectacular!!! Location: Best viewing along the Sarasota Bayfront near Island ParkTime: 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 RaceLocation: 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 televisionRace Awards CeremonyLocation: Hyatt Sarasota BallroomTime: 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. – Free AdmissionCelebrate with winning race teams!
