53rd annual Sun Fiesta returns to Venice this weekend

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The 53rd Annual Sun Fiesta takes place October 16-18 at Centennial Park in Downtown Venice.The event is presented by the Women’s Sertoma Club of Venice. Admission and parking are free for all three days.October 16 hours are 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. October 17 hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. October 18 hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Event featuresThe festival includes live music and entertainment, local businesses, artisans, specialty merchants and community organizations, food and adult beverages, raffles and prizes.Other activities include Bed Races down Venice Avenue, a dunk tank with local celebrities, the Miss Sun Fiesta Pageant, Venice’s Got Talent, kids’ activities, an antique car show, and animal rescues and adoptions.Hidden cash and prizes are provided by Find The Cash 941.Dunk tank and paradeThe Venice City Manager, Police Chief, Fire Chief, local school principals and other community members will participate in the dunk tank.The event also includes a costume pa