Over 80 craft and specialty beers paired with bacon-centric food samples available from local restaurant and caterers. As for the “boats” part of the event, it’s the Sarasota-Bradenton Head Race, which means you can hoist beers and cheer while watching rowing crews compete.
3-7 p.m. Saturday; Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota; $15 (tasting); $35 (general); $55 (VIP); 358-7275; beerboatsandbacon.com
