Welcome to Giving Hunger The Blues, Sarasota’s Favorite Outdoor Music Festival!

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About Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz on The Bay

Dates: October 12th and 13th

What is Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz on the Bay?

In its 22nd year, Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz On The Bay has become Sarasota’s favorite outdoor music festival. Great music from national, regional and local performers, tasty food from the area’s best restaurants and a diverse group of vendors and local organizations make Giving Hunger The Blues one of the most anticipated events on Sarasota’s annual calendar!

Where is Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz on the Bay?

Located on the grounds of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center and situated aside beautiful Sarasota Bay, the annual festival raises awareness and funds for The Mayors Feed The Hungry Program, an incredible local not-for-profit organization that donates 100% of its proceeds to support hungry families in our area over the holiday season.

When is Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz on the Bay?

This year’s Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz on The Bay will feature some new changes, including being held over two days of music and fun. This year, the festival will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 12th and 13th, 2018.

Who is involved with Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz on the Bay?

People, businesses, musicians and other organizations from the communities of Sarasota and Bradenton participate in making our amazing event happen each year. We are so grateful to our sponsors, our volunteers, our vendors, the amazing performers who draw the crowds, and the Entire Suncoast community for joining us for a weekend of great fun, music, and food, all to benefit the great cause of feeding hungry families.

Why is Giving Hunger The Blues Sarasota’s Preeminent Outdoor Music Festival?

The 22nd annual Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz On The Bay is going to be a weekend of fantastic music, great company and beautiful weather, all with the backdrop of beautiful Sarasota Bay! Come join us at The Van Wezel on October 12 and 13, 2018! Proceeds will support underprivileged children in our community by benefitting the Mayors Feed The Hungry Program and the Generoso Foundation.

More Information About Our Festival

In its 22nd year, Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz On The Bay has become Sarasota’s favorite outdoor music festival. Great music from national, regional and local performers, tasty food from the area’s best restaurants and a diverse group of vendors and local organizations make Giving Hunger The Blues one of the most anticipated events on Sarasota’s annual calendar! Located on the grounds of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center and situated aside beautiful Sarasota Bay, the annual festival raises awareness and funds for The Mayors Feed The Hungry Program, an incredible local not-for-profit organization that donates 100% of its proceeds to support hungry families in our area over the holiday season.

Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz On The Bay was recently voted the top outdoor festival in our community. We are so grateful to our sponsors, our volunteers, our vendors, the amazing performers who draw the crowds, and the Entire Suncoast community for joining us for a weekend of great fun, music, and food, all to benefit the great cause of feeding hungry families.

This year’s Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz on The Bay will feature some new changes:

Two days of music and fun! - This year, the festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 12th and 13th, 2018.

The 22nd annual Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz On The Bay is going to be a weekend of fantastic music, great company and beautiful weather, all with the backdrop of beautiful Sarasota Bay!

Come join us at The Van Wezel on October 12 and 13!