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Thunder By the Bay

February 14 - February 16

The 27th Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival is a three-day event held Feb. 14-16, 2025 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds that benefits Suncoast Charities for Children.  National Headline Acts include Blue Öyster Cult (Friday – Feb. 14), Grand Funk Railroad (Saturday – Feb. 15), and Creed Fisher (Sunday – Feb. 16). The Festival features continuous live music, vendors, motorcycle stunt shows, a charity motorcycle ride, bike show, a motorcycle “sound off” competition, biker games, and much more! On-site camping is also available. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the gate (12 and under free). Limited VIP tickets are also available. Over the past 26 years, the Festival has raised over $2.8 Million for charity.

2025 Festival Gate Hours

Friday, February 14, 2025: 5:00pm – 10:00pm | Featured Headliner: Blue Oyster Cult – 8:00pmSaturday, February 15, 2025: 11:00am – 10:00pm | Featured Headliner: Grand Funk Railroad – 8:00pm

Sunday, February 16, 2025: Noon – 5:00pm | Featured Headliner: Creed Fisher – 3:00pm

All Tickets And Passes Include:

* Entrance into the Festival
* Free on-site parking
* Access to vendors, daredevil and demo acts
* Access to continuous live music including daily national headline act

* Children 12 and under free. Children are welcome in the VIP Tent if accompanied by a parent or guardian