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March 28 & 29, 2026
Altamonte Springs, Florida
Cranes Roost Park
Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 10am-5pm
140 Artists
Deadline: February 23, 2026

Application fee $30/Booth fee starts at $275

Creative Artists: join us in a celebration of Art at the 13th Annual Uptown Art Expo! This festival offers artists a beautiful world-class setting with easy access set-up, free adjacent parking, artist hospitality, cash awards, and overnight security.

Altamonte Springs is just north of Orlando, and Uptown Altamonte, the City’s premier business and urban residential district, has established itself as the pulse of Altamonte Springs. In the heart of Uptown Altamonte lies Cranes Roost Park, a picturesque environment that promises to be more than just a park. We welcome you to come out and experience the fun and festivities we have to offer.

Awards:
1 - Best of Show - $2,000

2 - Award of Excellence - $1,000

5 - Award of Distinction - $500

Uptown Art Expo is free to the public with free parking adjacent to the festival site. The Expo will be strongly promoted throughout Central Florida Media: WMMO 98.9 and WOCL 105.9 fm, and Orlando Weekly.

Apply here: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13708

More info: http://www.uptownartexpo.com
Contact: Jim Barton uptownartexpo@gmail.com

June 20 & 21, 2026
Lititz, Pennsylvania
Foundry 48
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
65 Artists
Deadline: January 15, 2026

Application fee $30/Booth fee starts at $295

Foundry 48 is a beautiful indoor carpeted venue in bucolic Lancaster County, PA, with plentiful free parking for both artists and patrons. This event draws patrons from Lancaster, Lititz, Reading, Chester, and regional cities such as Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore. 

Lititz is a tourist destination that draws people looking to shop and spend money, and they love handmade artwork.

This is a gem of a small juried show that both our patrons and our artists enjoy. We provide a curtained-off snack area for artists, where they can take short breaks to eat their lunch if they choose, and grab a bottle of water or some snacks provided by the show. We provide booth sitters for bathroom breaks as needed.

Testimonials

"Everyone I spoke with, both customers and fellow artists, appreciated the caliber and variety of artwork and craft. Well done." --artist

"Quality of Artist at the show was spectacular, it was good to be in the company of such gifted craftspersons." --artist

"The quality and variety of work at this show was amazing! It was even better than the ACC show!" --patron

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13884

 For more information: https://pacrafts.org/2026-summer-fcf/
Contact: Aviva Brandt Foster shows@pacrafts.org

June 20 & 21, 2026
Lititz, Pennsylvania
Foundry 48
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
65 Artists
Deadline: January 15, 2026

Application fee $30/Booth fee starts at $295

Foundry 48 is a beautiful indoor carpeted venue in bucolic Lancaster County, PA, with plentiful free parking for both artists and patrons. This event draws patrons from Lancaster, Lititz, Reading, Chester, and regional cities such as Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore. 

Lititz is a tourist destination that draws people looking to shop and spend money, and they love handmade artwork.

This is a gem of a small juried show that both our patrons and our artists enjoy. We provide a curtained-off snack area for artists, where they can take short breaks to eat their lunch if they choose, and grab a bottle of water or some snacks provided by the show. We provide booth sitters for bathroom breaks as needed.

Testimonials

"Everyone I spoke with, both customers and fellow artists, appreciated the caliber and variety of artwork and craft. Well done." --artist

"Quality of Artist at the show was spectacular, it was good to be in the company of such gifted craftspersons." --artist

"The quality and variety of work at this show was amazing! It was even better than the ACC show!" --patron

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13884

 For more information: https://pacrafts.org/2026-summer-fcf/
Contact: Aviva Brandt Foster shows@pacrafts.org