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About Sarasota County Fairgrounds
Welcome to the Sarasota County Fairgrounds, a 65-acre complex in the heart of Sarasota, Florida. Home to Robarts Arena and expansive outdoor spaces, this venue hosts a variety of events from the Sarasota County Agricultural Fair to music and cultural festivals. Whether you’re planning a concert, fair, or festival, you’ll find ample parking, accessible transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to enhance your visit. We’ve pulled together essential details to help you secure your seats and plan ahead with ease.
For performances at Robarts Arena, seating configurations vary from fixed indoor seating to flexible floor setups, with a typical indoor capacity of 2,696 and a maximum overall capacity up to 4,845 depending on the event layout. When visiting, check the official event page for the specific seating chart and floor plan. If you’re traveling from out of town, consider our trusted hotel partners and nearby eateries to complete your trip. We’ve got you covered with practical tips—free event parking on fairgrounds, convenient public transit routes, and friendly, no-nonsense ticket purchasing through our affiliate network.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237.
- Venue type: 65-acre county fairgrounds with indoor arenas (Robarts Arena) and expansive outdoor grounds.
- Indoor capacity: Robarts Arena seats 2,696 in fixed seating, with a maximum capacity up to 4,845 depending on floor configuration.
- Seating chart: Robarts Arena seating chart is available (indoor venue).
- Parking: Free parking on the fairgrounds during events such as the Sarasota County Fair.
- Transit: Accessible by public transit via SCAT/Breeze with routes serving Ringling Blvd (e.g., routes 03 and 14).
- Nearby hotels: Options include Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota and Carlisle Inn Sarasota, among others nearby downtown Sarasota.
- Notable events hosted: Sarasota County Agricultural Fair, Thunder by the Bay Music & Motors Festival, Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival, SunCoast Renaissance Festival, Sarasota Hungarian Festival, Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival.
- Renamed/demolished: Robarts Arena is the current name; it was formerly Robarts Sports Arena (rename noted in multiple sources). No demolition of the venue has been reported.