Thanksgiving in Sarasota, Florida — 2026
Thanksgiving on the Gulf Coast pairs the classics with a little Florida sunshine: a morning turkey trot, a holiday feast out on the water, and the first markets of the season. Restaurants and venues across Sarasota host dinners and events for gatherings big and small. Here's what's happening near you this Thanksgiving.
Saturday, November 21
Experience exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, and pure family fun at the Sarasota Medieval Fair with knights, jesters, minstrels, and more.
Sunday, November 22
Experience exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, and pure family fun at the Sarasota Medieval Fair with knights, jesters, minstrels, and more.
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