2008 Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix
Boat Race & Festival
Saturday June 28th to Sunday July 6th

(941) 371-8820  x1800
 

The Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Festival is one of Sarasota's largest events annually attracting hundreds of thousands of people to Sarasota.

Over the past 23 years, proceeds from this festival have resulted in the construction of more than $8 million in facilities serving physically and mentally challenged individuals.

This year all proceeds will benefit The Florida Center for Child and Family Development.

For information or to volunteer:
(941) 371-8820  x1800

 

2008
Daily Schedule

Saturday June 28th
Golf Touranment
7 AM Heritage Oaks

Saturday June 28th
Festival Kickoff Party
7 PM - 1 AM
Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center - $100 per person

Thursday July 3rd
Fishing Tournament for the Physically Challenged
8:30 AM Outboard Club
City Island

Thursday July 3rd
Baseball Game - Fireworks
7 PM Ed Smith Stadium

Thursday July 3rd
Parade of Boats
6 PM  Main Street

Followed by Downtown Merchant's Block Party
on Lemon Ave.
8 PM - 11 PM

Friday July 4th
Powerboats by the Bay
See the boats in dry dock 10 AM - 10 PM
Centennial Park on 10th St.

Friday July 4th
World's Largest Offshore Party
Hyatt Sarasota
8 PM - 1 AM

Friday July 4th
Fireworks Over the Bay
Sarasota Bayfront Park
9:30 PM

Saturday July 5th
See the boats in dry dock and meet the drivers
10 AM - 10 PM
Centennial Park on 10th St.

Saturday 10 AM - 10 PM
Free shuttle buses from Ed Smith Stadium to dry dock

Saturday July 5th
Meet and Greet Driver Brunch 10:30 AM Sarasota Hyatt $15 per person

Saturday July 5th
"People's Choice" Bike Show 1 PM

Sunday July 6th
Grand Prix
Heat 1 at 11 AM
Heat 2 at 1 PM
Gulf of Mexico
Viewing will be from Lido Beach only

Race Awards Ceremony
5 PM at Centennial Park on 10th St.