ANNA MARIA – One of the most anticipated events on the Island is back for 2021. Bayfest will take place Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Pine Avenue. There will be a kick-off event at the City Pier on Friday, Oct. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring food, beer, wine and live music from the Karen & Jimmy Band.
2021 will mark the 20th Bayfest and after a year with nearly no live entertainment, residents and tourists alike are excited to get out and enjoy this event, which is an Island favorite.
“We are so happy Bayfest is back. There have been live events since they eased up on COVID restrictions, but this is the big one,” said Stephanie Spangler of Boone, North Carolina, who is on vacation with her husband until November. The Spanglers come to the Island every year and have attended Bayfest at least four times in the past.
The free, family-friendly event is presented by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and includes delicious food, arts and crafts, vendors, a classic car show, beer, wine, rum, soft drinks and live music all day long.
Artists performing this year include:
- Mike Sales (emcee) 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Fuse band 11 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
- Memphis Rub 1:45 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Jack’d Up 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Dr. Dave Band 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
