Siesta Key Events

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11 AM

Point of Rocks Snorkeling

South Crescent Beach · Active

Wade out to the limestone outcrops at the south end for the key's best snorkeling. Clearest water at low tide.

6:21 PM

sun-timed

Gulf Sunset Watch

Siesta Beach · Sunset

The nightly walk down to the west-facing quartz sand to watch the sun drop straight into the Gulf of Mexico.

Big Days

annual

Oct

Siesta Key Crystal Classic

International master sand-sculpting competition on the famous quartz beach, with teams from around the world.

Nov

Siesta Fiesta

The annual fine-art festival fills Siesta Village with juried artists, food and live music over a fall weekend.

Jan

Sarasota Bayfront Events

Winter season brings markets, races and waterfront festivals across nearby Sarasota and St. Armands Circle.

see you out there

Confirmed events are dated listings from ticketing feeds and local calendars, refreshed daily. Every week is the beach’s recurring lineup. Times shift and seasons end, so check the venue before you go. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.