Lemon Bay Fest 2023

Check out all the fun and exciting events happening during Lemon Bay Fest! See our website or stop by the library for a complete calendar of events. Lemon Bay Fest was founded in 2002 to celebrate Lemon Bay’s arts, culture, and history.

Monday, Feb. 6
? The Great Florida Invasion: From Pythons to Pepper! – 10:30 a.m.
Author Charles Sobczak will take an in-depth look at a wide array of species that have invaded Florida over the past 100 years.

Wednesday, Feb. 8
✨ Sarasota County’s Gilded Age Connections – 10:30 a.m.
Sarasota County’s Historical Resources Manager, Dr. Josh Goodman will explore how events during the Gilded Age shaped Sarasota County’s future.
Author Talk with Todd Cameron – 2 p.m.
? Join local author Todd Cameron as he reads from his new novel Hurricane Hole.
Haunted Florida Love Stories – 5:30 p.m.
Join Christopher Balzano for a night of haunted love stories from our backyard.

Friday, Feb. 10
? Floridian Cuisine with Chef Warren – 10:30 a.m.
Join Author and Chef, Warren Caterson as he demonstrates how to make healthy meals using local ingredients. Registration required.

Saturday, Feb. 11
? Elsie Quirk Library’s 60th Anniversary!
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Celebrate Elsie Quirk Library’s 60th Anniversary by joining us for a live music concert with Lisa Brande and Mark Trichka of Vermont’s Easy Street, plus guest speakers from the Sarasota County Government.
2-3 p.m. Children’s Entertainment with Bucky and Gigi