Events on City Property

If you are interested in hosting an event on City parks and property, please email events@bradentonfl.gov. This will help get event organizers started in the planning process, and ensure that events held in the City of Bradenton are safe and enjoyable for all. Or, if you have questions about hosting an event, please call (941) 932-9445. Our Special Events Guide is available via email from Events@Bradentonfl.gov.

Here is the downloadable Special Event Application. It can be returned via email to events@bradentonfl.gov or mailed to 101 Old Main St., Bradenton, FL, 34205.

If you plan to host a road race on City property (any parks, streets, etc.), please refer to our Road Race Standards.

 

 

 Oct. 7, 2023 - May 25, 2024 (Saturdays) - Bradenton Public Market

Another season of the Bradenton Public Market is coming! The market was wildly successful last year and grew to its full footprint's capacity. After a successful turn at three Summer Markets, the market is ready to make its return to every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. We'll see you on Old Main Street!

 March 22, 2024 - Music in the Park - Eric Von Band (Country)

Bring a chair, a blanket, snacks and yourself to Rossi Park and enjoy wonderful music next to our beautiful Riverwalk. Music begins at 6 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m. Bring your friends and neighbors and enjoy Music in the Park.

 March 24, 2024 - Run941 Half Marathon

You might want to start training now for the Run941 Half Marathon next March, but if you don't want to go the entire 13.1-mile distance, you can still participate in the 4-mile event. Races will begin and end at Caddy's, and the events are scheduled from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. For more information about signing up for these events, go to www.Run941.com to ask questions.

 March 29, 2024 - Music in the Park - Truality (Gospel)

Bring a chair, a blanket, snacks and yourself to Rossi Park and enjoy wonderful music next to our beautiful Riverwalk. Music begins at 6 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m. Bring your friends and neighbors and enjoy Music in the Park. 

 April 5, 2024 - Music in the Park - Glass Onion Beatles Band (Beatles Tribute)

Bring a chair, a blanket, snacks and yourself to Rossi Park and enjoy wonderful music next to our beautiful Riverwalk. Music begins at 6 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m. Bring your friends and neighbors and enjoy Music in the Park. 

 April 12, 2024 - Music in the Park - SweetFleet (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

Bring a chair, a blanket, snacks and yourself to Rossi Park and enjoy wonderful music next to our beautiful Riverwalk. Music begins at 6 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m. Bring your friends and neighbors and enjoy Music in the Park. 

 April 19, 2024 - Music in the Park - Monkey Finger (Rock)

Bring a chair, a blanket, snacks and yourself to Rossi Park and enjoy wonderful music next to our beautiful Riverwalk. Music begins at 6 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m. Bring your friends and neighbors and enjoy Music in the Park. 

 April 26, 2024 - Music in the Park - Kristopher James (Singer/Songwriter)

Bring a chair, a blanket, snacks and yourself to Rossi Park and enjoy wonderful music next to our beautiful Riverwalk. Music begins at 6 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m. Bring your friends and neighbors and enjoy Music in the Park.