We are excited to announce the second Festival sARTée 2011 set for Oct. 8-23. This year's festival will run concurrently with the third annual Ringling International Arts Festival Oct. 11-16.

What is Festival sARTée?

Sarasota and Manatee Counties come together to embrace and celebrate their spectacular arts and cultural treasures. We are communities where top-notch arts organizations dazzle, artists thrive and art enthusiasts flock to experience art in many forms, and it’s time for us to share this passion with the world.

Manatee County already has more than a dozen events lined up for this year’s event, including The Sound of Music, the ArtSlam juried art show and a Food & Wine Event with Food Network’s Mary Nolan.

This is a highly anticipated return of the inaugural festival, so click here to find your perfect stay in advance.