Circus Sarasota 2025
February 14-March 8, 2026 (times vary)
Each year, the Circus Arts Conservatory’s professional arm, Circus Sarasota, offers a showcase of top global circus artists performing in a one-ring traditional circus setting on regatta island.
The first of four AYC regattas, this series is a not-for-profit series of regattas leading up to the USRowing Southeast Youth Championships. The series works to give back to the athletes, giving crews opportunities to experience competitive, 2000-meter racing throughout the spring, ultimately preparing them to excel at the USRowing Youth National Championships in June at NBP.
Watch the 2026 RoboBoat competition with entries from around the world! High school, undergraduate and graduate students will compete. RoboBoat is an international student program established to generate, cultivate, and enhance a community of innovators capable of making substantive contributions to the Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) domain. Student teams design and build Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV) and compete in an international competition. RoboBoat competitions unite an enhanced community of innovators, with results capable of making substantive contributions to the maritime field. Click here to view RoboBoat in action!Â
Check out the latest and greatest weekly market in the area - The Market at NBP Eat, Drink, and Shop with us at this brand new, mid-week market conveniently located right at Nathan Benderson Park in our drop-off loop! This is a community market featuring over 30 local artists, small businesses, coffee and infused drinks, produce, fresh baked good, gluten-free options, and crafters from all walks of life. In addition, there will be food trucks, live music and themed events. Interested in being a vendor? Contact My Promotions to sign up.Â
Advanced Dragon Boat Steering Camp Instructor – Simon Shum This Advanced Steering Camp is designed for experienced steerspersons who are ready to elevate their skills and pursue steering roles at the club, national team, and Team USA levels. Led by world-class instructor Simon Shum, this immersive camp focuses on the technical precision, tactical decision-making, and race-day execution required at the highest levels of competition. Participants will refine their steering mechanics, expand their race strategy toolkit, and develop the situational awareness needed to confidently lead crews through starts, turns, and full-course races in dynamic conditions. Prerequisite: Prior steering experience required Limited Enrollment. Register now!
The 2026 Suncoast Heart Walk is organized by the American Heart Association and aims to raise funds for research and support programs related to heart health. Registration opening soon!
Register now for the Dragon Boat Racing League - 8 week league beginning Feb. 23
Check out the latest and greatest weekly market in the area - The Market at NBP Eat, Drink, and Shop with us at this brand new, mid-week market conveniently located right at Nathan Benderson Park in our drop-off loop! This is a community market featuring over 30 local artists, small businesses, coffee and infused drinks, produce, fresh baked good, gluten-free options, and crafters from all walks of life. In addition, there will be food trucks, live music and themed events. Interested in being a vendor? Contact My Promotions to sign up.Â
Join the sport of legends and begin your dragon boat adventure today! Click below to view course dates and pricing.Â
Host club for this annual regatta is the Sarasota County Rowing Club. Click here to view the Event Bulletin Experience the excitement of sprint racing on one of the best rowing venues in the country! The annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta (SIR), held in February, features three days of youth and masters rowing at Nathan Benderson Park - the site of the 2018 Masters World Rowing and the 2017 World Rowing Championships. In it's inaugural year, SIR had a little over 300 boat entries and 600 competitors. Just ten years later, there were almost 800 boat entries and over 1,500 individual competitors and the numbers are growing! SCRC is proud to host the Sarasota Invitational Regatta and greatly appreciates the more than 200 volunteers, numerous sponsors and over 1500 participants who help make this event possible.
Check out the latest and greatest weekly market in the area - The Market at NBP Eat, Drink, and Shop with us at this brand new, mid-week market conveniently located right at Nathan Benderson Park in our drop-off loop! This is a community market featuring over 30 local artists, small businesses, coffee and infused drinks, produce, fresh baked good, gluten-free options, and crafters from all walks of life. In addition, there will be food trucks, live music and themed events. Interested in being a vendor? Contact My Promotions to sign up.Â
This event features all the foods, drinks and favorite things of Buffalo, NY brought to Sarasota for you to enjoy!Â