Weekend Adventures in Bradenton, April 1-3

BRADENTON -- A big seafood festival on Old Main Street, the Rocky Horror Picture Show and the roller derby are just some of the things to keep you entertained this weekend. The warm, sticky weather is here, so get out and enjoy it. Grab your lobster bibs, it's time for a Weekend Adventure in Bradenton!

The Hernando DeSoto Historical Society’s annual Seafood Fest returns to downtown Bradenton this weekend with plenty of food from local restaurants, beverages and live music on three stages.Dozens of food booths will be set up along Barcarrota Boulevard and Old Main Street. For more information visit the Seafood Fest’s webpage here. (There will not be a Farmers’ Market this Saturday.)

Hernando DeSoto Society's Seafood Fest
Old Main Street Bradenton
5-10 p.m. Friday
11-10 p.m. Saturday
noon-7 p.m. Sunday


The Rocky Horror Picture Show is back at the Manatee Players Theatre. This zany cult classic always draws a big crowd of fanatics, many in costume of characters from the famous movie.

Audience participation is encouraged and there'll even be props on sale in the lobby prior to the show. If you've never been to one of these, it is quite an event and one heck of a way to see a movie!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Manatee Players Theatre
102 Old Main Street
Bradenton


Yes they are back. The Bradentucky Bombers have returned for yet another season of everyone's favorite contact sport on wheels. The Bradentucky Bombers would like to invite you to one of the greatest bouts of the season!

On Saturday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m., the Bradentucky Bomb Squad will take on the Atlanta Rollergirls at Astro Skate. The bout will begin with tailgating at 6:30 and free beer from the Distillery Tavern. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children ages 10 and under are free admission. Proceeds from the bout will go to a local charity.

Roller Derby
Astro Skate
3611 3rd Street West (outside of Desoto Mall)
7 p.m.