Sarasota Winter Carnival ⋆
January 15 – January 19, 2026
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243
Located near the East side by Urban Outfitters
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FREE ADMISSION
FREE PARKING
In addition to the 5-day carnival, Street Food Invasion is Friday-Monday and will feature dozens of street food vendors, local businesses and market vendors.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM DREAMLAND AMUSEMENTS!! SAVE UP TO $20 WHEN YOU PURCHASE BEFORE DECEMBER 25!!
Stocking Stuffer Flash Sale:
1 Wristband for $15 (save up to $20)
Sale ends Wednesday 12/24 11:59pm
BUY BEFORE JANUARY 15TH AT 5PM FOR BEST SAVINGS!!
Pre-Sale Ride Specials:
4 wristbands for $99 (save over $40)
2 wristbands for $55 (save $15)
1 wristband for $29 (save $6)
50 Ride Tickets for $45 (includes 1 
free ride) (save $15)
Sale ends Thursday 1/15 5pm
Buy today and use ANY 1 DAY from 1/15-1/19!
Tickets are valid any day, any time.
2 Ways to Purchase Wristbands and Tickets:
1 – AT THE CARNIVAL TICKET BOXES – Tickets are sold until 1 hour prior to closing. Daily wristbands are available at ticket boxes.
2 – BUY ONLINE – Wristbands are available to purchase online. Wristbands can be used any 1 day of the event. Wristbands must be placed on the customers at time of redemption. All online multiple wristband package deals must be used at the same time.
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In addition to the 5-day carnival, Street Food Invasion is Friday-Monday and will feature dozens of street food vendors, local businesses and market vendors.
Florida Penguin Productions
Friday, Jan. 16: 5pm-11pm
Saturday, Jan. 17: Noon-11pm
Sunday, Jan. 18: Noon-10pm
Monday, Jan. 19: Noon-8pm
More festival details:
727-674-1464
ON-SALE WRISTBAND PRICING:
$37 Unlimited Ride Wristbands ($35 Cash Discount)
Wristbands are for persons 36” and over.
Ride Heights vary – some require an adult rider with child.
RIDE TICKET PRICING:
Single ticket $1.50
20 tickets $32 ($30 Cash Discount)
50 tickets (includes 1 🎟 free ride) $62 ($60 Cash Discount)
Ride Tickets for sale on site daily and online
Sarasota Winter Carnival Midway Hours:
Times are subject to change by management.
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1/15 Thursday |
5pm-10pm |
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1/16 Friday |
5pm-11pm |
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1/17 Saturday |
Noon-11pm |
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1/18 Sunday |
Noon-11pm |
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1/19 Monday |
Noon-9pm |
Street Food Invasion:
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1/16 Friday |
5pm-11pm |
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1/17 Saturday |
Noon-11pm |
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1/18 Sunday |
Noon-10pm |
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1/19 Monday |
Noon-8pm |
NO UNACCOMPANIED MINORS – PARENTAL POLICIES
