Spirit Fest Returns to Sarasota

The Spirit Fest: Holistic, Metaphysical and Crystal Expo will be held from Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, Robarts Arena. There will be 90 booths with vendors, practitioners, readers, artists, authors, and demonstrations.

“This is one of our biggest and best shows of the year,” says producer Mary Ellen Popyk. “We have vendors coming in from all over the country because they love the fantastic response they get in Sarasota where so many like-minded people of mind, body, and spirit attend. The energy is extremely high all weekend.”

Speakers are scheduled throughout both days on a variety of topics that are included with daily admission. There will also be sound therapy, foot reflexology, aura photography, henna designs, and face painting for kids and adults. Some vendors speak Spanish.

The entrance fee is $12 per day or $18 for the weekend. Ages 12 and under attend free. Food will be available on-site and there will be free parking. Robarts Arena is located at 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. For more information, visit SpiritFestUSA.com or call 321-313-2543.

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