Last Updated on April 14, 2024
Are you looking for cool art festivals in Florida? You’ve come to the right place.
Art festivals are creative and fun events to attend. They are great opportunities to meet local and national artists.
They also offer a chance to see artwork in various mediums, such as paintings, sculptures, and photography.
There are a bunch of art festivals happening around the Sunshine State in 2024. We have put together a list of some of our favorite art events to attend.
These festivals are often paired with live music, activities, and food options for visitors to enjoy while strolling the event grounds.
Embrace the creative atmosphere, and don’t forget to explore more of these incredible Florida cities and towns during your visit.
North Central Florida
Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival – Ocala
When: February 17th – February 18th, 2024
Where: Silver River Museum, 1445 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
More Information: The Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival is a unique annual event in Ocala. It is also the biggest event of its kind in the Southeast.
Learn about Flint Knapping, the art of recreating ancient stone tools, pottery, and more. Try your hand at some of the event activities, which include archery and spear throwing.
Admission for this event is $8 per person. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free.
Learn more on the Silver River Museum website.
While in the area, check out the 36+ Fun Things to Do in Ocala in 2024.
52nd Annual Spring Arts Festival – Gainesville
When: April 13 & 14, 2024
Where: Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
More Information: Since its inception in 1969, this iconic Gainesville festival has become a beacon for showcasing regional and local visual artists, student performances, and local culinary delights.
This year’s event includes a selection of juried national and community artists and Santa Fe College students presenting an impressive variety of works—from jewelry and sculptures to digital art and photography.
The festival atmosphere is enriched with live music and dance performances across the campus.
Families can enjoy interactive art-themed activities, while the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium and Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo offer captivating shows and tours.
Learn more on the Santa Fe Spring Arts Festival Facebook page.
While in the area, check out 10 Awesome Things To Do in Gainesville (2024).
Northeast Florida
11th Old Town Art Show – St. Augustine
When: March 23rd – March 24th, 2024
Where: 25 W Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32084
More Information: Head over to the Oldest City for the Old Town Art Show in St. Augustine.
The 2-day event is a juried art and craft show featuring Northeast Florida artists.
See stunning glasswork, photography, jewelry, pottery, and more. Artwork is available for purchase, so in addition to meeting the artists, you have an opportunity to support their work.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Holiday Art Shows website.
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Northwest Florida
Cedar Key Spring Art Festival – Cedar Key
When: April 6 – 7, 2024
Where: Historic Cedar Key
More Information: The 2024 Cedar Key Spring Arts Festival is a vibrant and diverse celebration of creativity, featuring high-quality artists showcasing their unique talents.
Visitors can expect to be immersed in a lively atmosphere filled with beautiful artwork, tasty food, and live music.
The free event benefits the Cedar Key Arts Center as well as local non-profit and Cedar Key School groups.
Learn more on the Cedar Key Arts Festival website.
Check out our article 2024 Cedar Key Spring Arts Festival: A Slice of Old Florida.
24th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival – Tallahassee
When: April 20 – 21, 2024; Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm.
Where: Downtown Tallahassee, Park Avenue Chain of Parks, Between Monroe and Meridian
More Information: Ranked one of the top Fine Art Shows in the nation, LeMoyne’s Chain of Parks Art Festival is North Florida’s premiere outdoor fine art festival.
The festival has expanded, offering new and exciting programs to bring the community unique fine art experiences.
The two-day festival is free and open to the public. A shuttle is available for $5.00.
Learn more on the Chain of Parks website.
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36th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival – Miramar Beach
When: May 4th – 5th, 2024; 10 am – 7 pm on Saturday; 10 am – 5 pm on Sunday
Where: Grand Boulevard Town Center, 585 Grand Boulevard, Suite 205. Miramar Beach, FL 32550
More Information: The ArtsQuest Fine Art Festival features over 100 artists sharing their work. You can walk through each booth and purchase your next favorite art piece.
This event features live performances, artist demonstrations, student exhibits, food, and more.
A $5 donation is collected at the gate.
Learn more on the Cultural Arts Alliance website.
West Central Florida
2nd Annual Lealman Honey and Arts Festival – St. Petersburg
When: February 10th, 2024
Where: Ray Neri Park, 4303 46th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
More Information: The Lealman Honey & Arts Festival is a relative newcomer to the Florida art festival circuit, celebrating its 2nd year in 2024. This cool event celebrates the arts as well as live music and local honey vendors.
Learn about the role bees play in our ecosystem, sample local honey, and peruse artistic displays. The festival has a variety of family-friendly activities, live music, and artisanal food to enjoy.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Stay Happening website.
While in the area, check out 10 Authentic Things to Do in St. Petersburg & St. Pete Beach.
10th Annual St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival – St. Petersburg
When: February 11th – February 12th, 2024
Where: South Straub Park, 198 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
More Information: The 10th Annual St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival is co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg and held downtown in South Straub Park.
The outdoor event features over 100 local and national artisans. Mediums on display include paintings, photography, metalwork, fiber art, and more.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Paragon Festivals website.
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54th Annual Gasparilla Festival of the Arts – Tampa
When: March 2nd – March 3rd, 2024
Where: Riverfront Park, 1001 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
More Information: The Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is one of Florida’s longest-standing art festivals, celebrating its 54th year.
This big event showcases artists from all over the country.
Check out a variety of art mediums, like paintings, jewelry, and printmaking.
Make sure to look at the event schedule and attend artist demos and fun, interactive art experiences.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Gasparilla Arts website.
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The 39th Annual Art in the Park – Brooksville
When: March 9th and 10th, 2024
Where: Tom Varn Park, 306 Darby Lane, Brooksville, FL 34601
More Information: Art in the Park is an annual celebration of fine art, craftsmanship, and community. The event provides a special opportunity and tradition for artists, art collectors, and art enthusiasts.
Set within the natural beauty of Tom Varn Park, surrounded by majestic oak trees in Brooksville, Florida, artists and artisans display a diverse range of works across various mediums.
It is a great reason to enjoy a day of artistry in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Admission is FREE, with a suggested $5 donation for parking. All parking donations are used to support the arts in Hernando County.
Learn more at Art in the Park website.
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49th Annual Mainsail Art Festival – St. Pete
When: April 20th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm ;and April 21st from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
More Information: The 49th Annual Mainsail Art Festival is a highlight of St. Petersburg’s cultural scene, set against the scenic backdrop of Vinoy Park on the waterfront.
Explore an outstanding showcase of over 250 artists competing for $60,000 in awards.
The festival offers many activities, including live music, the Young At Art Student Show, children’s crafts, and various food and beverages in the Culinary Arts Food Court.
Art lovers can peruse and purchase works in 13 categories ranging from ceramics to photography.
Celebrated as one of the top 14 fine art and design shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the Mainsail Art Festival promises an enriching weekend of art, entertainment, and community.
Admission is free, with no tickets required.
Learn more about the official Annual Mainsail Art Festival website.
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Naked Music and Arts Festival – Lutz
When: May 3rd – 5th, 2024
Where: Lake Como Family Nudist Resort – 20651 Cot Rd, Lutz, FL 33558
More Information: Enjoy drum circles, dance parties, a parade and so much more at this event.
All attendees are required to have a background check before attending.
Learn more on the AllEvents event listing.
Mayfaire By-The-Lake Fine Art Festival – Lakeland
When: May 11th through May 12th, 2024
Where: Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801
More Information: Mayfaire by the Lake started as a small art fair in 1971. It has quickly grown to one of the largest outdoor art events in the state.
Enjoy this charming walk through downtown Lakeland as you look for your next favorite art piece.
Learn more from Mayfaire by the Lake.
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Central Florida
49th Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival – Mount Dora
When: February 3rd – February 4th, 2024
Where: Historic Downtown Mount Dora
More Information: We love wandering the scenic streets of historic Downtown Mount Dora. Mount Dora Arts Festival is the perfect opportunity to explore the area while seeing work from 300 fine artists.
There is so much creative work to admire during this event, from paintings to sculptures to mixed media and more.
Enjoy live music, food, and drinks during this great weekend event.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Mount Dora Art website.
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53rd Lake Wales Arts Festival – Lake Wales
When: February 24th – February 25th, 2024
Where: Lake Wailes Park, 205 N 5th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853
More Information: The 53rd Annual Lake Wales Arts Festival is a fantastic event featuring 100 fine artists and artisans.
There are over $22,000 in awards to be distributed during the 2-day event.
In addition to the festival itself, there are activities that include food, drinks, and live entertainment.
This event is free to attend. Additional activities like the Art-B-Que and the Festival Beverage Crawl require paid admission.
Learn more on the Lake Wales Art Council website.
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65th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival – Winter Park
When: March 15, 16, & 17, 2024
Where: Central Park and along Park Avenue in Winter Park
More information: The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals.
The festival debuted in March 1960 as a community project to bring local artists and art lovers together.
More than 1000 artists worldwide applied for this year’s event and 216 fine artists and 3 emerging artists were selected.
Expect delicious food, hands-on activities for the kids, the school’s art exhibit, and music at the concert stage.
On March 15th the traditional Friday Night Concert returns to the festival — a rousing salute to Jimmy Buffett will begin at 5:30 pm by the tribute band The Landsharks.
This will be followed by the jazzy sounds of the headliner, Michael Andrew and Swingerhead, starting at 7:30 pm.
The event is free to attend.
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East Central Florida
The 48th Annual IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts – New Smyrna Beach
When: January 26, 27 and 28, 2024
Where: Riverside Drive & Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach
More Information: IMAGES is a free public art festival that draws over 53,000 art enthusiasts to Downtown New Smyrna Beach.
It offers $30,000 in cash prizes for artists and features one of the Southeast’s top Patron Programs.
The festival showcases the work of over 225 artists and includes food trucks, live entertainment, complimentary photo booth and face painting, Creative Education activities for children, and more.
Learn more on the IMAGES website.
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Art Battle Ormond Beach – Ormond Beach
When: February 4th, 2024
Where: 31 Supper Club, 31 W. Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
More Information: Things get competitive at Art Battle Ormond Beach.
The one-day event is a fun, high-speed painting showdown.
Watch three rounds of competitive painting where spectators get to vote for the event’s champion artist.
Admission for this event is $25 per person.
Learn more on the Art Battle website.
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59th Annual DeLand Outdoor Art Festival – DeLand
When: March 23rd – March 24th, 2024
Where: Earl Brown Park, 750 S Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724
More Information: The 59th Annual DeLand Outdoor Art Festival is a 2-day Central Florida event that features over 100 artists from all over the Southeast United States.
Visit the craft section, where items like handmade soaps, clothing, and jewelry are available for purchase.
Enjoy tasty treats like ice cream and kettle corn as you stroll through this fun art festival.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the DeLand Outdoor Art Festival website.
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Southwest Florida
ArtFest Fort Myers – Fort Myers
When: February 2nd – February 4th, 2024
Where: Downtown Fort Myers Waterfront, 1375 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
More Information: ArtFest Fort Myers is a 3-day art festival that features over 200 artists.
Check out sculptures, glasswork, paintings, and more.
Located on the downtown waterfront, this festival also includes a free Pops concert with Southwest Florida musicians and hands-on art activities for kids.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Art Fest Fort Myers website.
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45th Annual Naples National Art Fair – Naples
When: February 23rd – February 24th, 2024
Where: Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
More Information: The 45th Annual Naples National Art Fair is a world-class art festival taking place in Cambier Park.
Explore Downtown Naples and see artistic showcases for 17 categories like sculptures, photography, wood, painting, and ceramics.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Naples Art website.
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Southeast Florida
23rd Annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts – Hobe Sound
When: February 3rd – February 4th, 2024
Where: 11954 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
More Information: The 23rd Annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts is a 2-day outdoor art festival that features art from a variety of mediums.
Wander through art booths and see everything from jewelry to photography to life-size sculptures.
The festival marketplace is perfect for both art collectors and first-time art buyers.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Art Festival website.
Palm Beach Fine Craft Show – West Palm Beach
When: February 16th – February 18th, 2024
Where: Palm Beach Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
More Information: The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show is a 3-day event at the Palm Beach Convention Center.
Check out craft booths with artists from all over the country.
Fine crafts at the show include jewelry, sculptures, clothing, home décor, and more.
Admission for this event is $30 per person and valid for all three event days.
Learn more on the Palm Beach Fine Craft website.
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60th Coconut Grove Arts Festival – Coconut Grove
When: February 17th – February 19th, 2024
Where: Regatta Park, 2700 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33133
More Information: We love Miami’s famous art scene, so of course, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival is one of our must-attend events.
The 3-day festival features over 280 artists in scenic Regatta Park.
Check out hands-on art experiences and live mural paintings.
This year, there are new sections like the Arts & Drafts Beer Garden and the 360 Exhibition with an immersive art projector dome.
Admission for this event is $25 per person. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free.
Learn more on the Coconut Grove Art Festival website.
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39th Annual ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival – Palm Beach Gardens
When: February 17-18, 2024
Where: Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Ct., N. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
More Information: ArtiGras is a Palm Beach Gardens art festival that features over 300 local and national fine artists.
This large event has plenty of fun things to do, including artist demonstrations, a kids’ zone, food options, shopping vendors, and live entertainment.
Admission for this event is $15 per person. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free.
Learn more on the ArtiGras website.
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30th Lake Worth Street Painting Festival – Lake Worth Beach
When: February 24th – February 25th, 2024
Where: Downtown Lake Worth Beach
More Information: Head over to Downtown Lake Worth Beach for a fun art-filled weekend – the Lake Worth Street Painting Festival. At this event, over 600 artists take to the pavement to create beautiful artwork.
There is live music and a festival food court to enjoy. Downtown shops and restaurants are also open during the event.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Lake Worth Beach website.
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34th Annual Downtown Stuart Art Festival – Stuart
When: February 24th – February 25th, 2024
Where: Downtown Stuart, SW Osceola St., Stuart, FL
More Information: The 34th Annual Downtown Stuart Art Festival is a 2-day event that features over 120 gallery-style booths.
Check out a variety of mediums while exploring the art booths and the downtown area.
Gift shops, restaurants, and other local stores are all open during the event.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Art Festival website.
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39th Annual SOMI Art Fest – South Miami
When: February 24th – February 25th, 2024
Where: Downtown South Miami, FL
More Information: Head over to Downtown South Miami for another great South Florida art festival. SOMI Art Fest is a 2-day event with 100 exhibitors to check out.
In addition to art exhibitions, there are activities for kids, live music performances, and food vendors.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Somi Art Fest Facebook Page.
59th Key West Art and Craft Festival – Key West
When: February 24th – February 25th, 2024
Where: Truman Waterfront Park, Old Town Key West
More Information: The 59th Annual Key West Art & Craft Festival is a new combination of two classic events: The Key West Craft Show and The Old Island Days Art Festival.
Held in Truman Waterfront Park, the festival celebrates arts and crafts with a juried show of local and national artists.
Artwork is displayed in a variety of mediums, including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, and photography.
In addition to arts and crafts, the event has art demos that you won’t want to miss, children’s events, food trucks, and more.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Key West Art Center website.
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34th Annual ArtFest by the Sea – Juno Beach
When: March 9th – March 10th, 2024
Where: 700 Universe Blvd, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
More Information: ArtFest by the Sea in Juno Beach has artist booths set up along oceanfront A1A.
With over 250 artists, you can see displays of work in a variety of mediums, like sculptures, jewelry, and photography.
Shop and stroll through this scenic beach side art festival.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Art Fest by the Sea website.
18th Annual Coral Springs Festival of the Arts – Coral Springs
When: March 16th – March 17th, 2024
Where: The Walk, 2920 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065
More Information: The 18th Annual Coral Springs Festival of the Arts is a 2-day festival that hosts a variety of fine artists and crafters.
In addition to viewing arts and crafts, the event has live entertainment, food options, kids’ activities, and more.
Proceeds from this event go toward supporting the Coral Springs Festival of the Arts, a nonprofit that supports artistic endeavors in the local community.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Coral Springs Festival of the Arts website.
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