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April 26 & 27, 2025
Sanford, Florida
Downtown Sanford
Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm
150 Artists
Deadline: February 17, 2025

Application fee $25/Booth fee $275 Main Street or $235 Side Street

The St. Johns River Festival of the Arts in beautiful historic, downtown Sanford, FL, invites you to apply to the 14th Annual FINE ART & FINE CRAFT - JURIED art show held April 26 & 27,2025. The festival takes place along charming brick streets lined with specialty shops, cafe's, pubs and restaurants just a block away from the St Johns River that flows through Lake Monroe.

The St Johns River Festival of the Arts is a No-profit organization that provides a scholarships for "Art for Kids" program located in Sanford which provides an after-school program for children to explore their creative side using various mediums. The Art for Kids program’s mission is to provide quality art instruction to students who have a desire to learn.What also sets us apart is that artists can enjoy the artist retreat serving continental breakfasts and a light lunch provided Saturday and Sunday. Booth sitters and water available during festival hours.

Each year we feature interactive art demonstration booths intermingled throughout the festival footprint, that changes each year.

A strong advertising and a marketing campaign promote the festival with TV, radio, billboards, newspaper, magazines, calendars, and social media throughout Central Florida. Our festival is organized by artists and local businesses

that volunteer each year to put on a phenomenal art-filled experience.

We were voted into the Top 100 Art Shows 2024 and the two previous years. Also voted in as the Best Art Festival of Seminole County 2024.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12610

For more informaton: http://www.StJohnsRiverArtFest.com
Contact: Kim House stjohnsriverartfest@gmail.com

April 26 & 27, 2025
Melbourne, Florida
Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive
Daily 9am-5pm
200 Artists
Deadline: December 31, 2024

Application fee: $37/Booth fee: $374.50

April 26 and 27, 2025 marks the 40th year of the annual juried Fine Art Festival in Melbourne, Florida, showcasing the work over 200 talented artists.

We are pleased that our event at Wickham Park has been very successful over the past years. ​The Melbourne Art Festival is consistently ranked in the top 200 shows in the nation by “Sunshine Artist” magazine over the last 10 years, in 2024 we ranked #38th.

Wickham Park is very spacious, and the layout affords easy set up and welcomes many visitors to walk in the park, view and purchase art, and enjoy the festival weekend activities. Artists set up along the scenic drive that winds around the back lake. 

Friday midday set up, FREE parking, FREE overnight parking/ camping in the youth rustic area, and full hook-up camp sites are available at reasonably low rates through Wickham Park Campground.

AWARDS
Best of Show $2,500
8-Awards of Excellence (4 in each category) $1,000
8-Awards of Distinction (4 in each category) $700
8-Awards of Merit (4 in each category) $500

Melbourne is located on Florida’s East Coast just 1 hour east of Orlando, 2.5 hours south of Jacksonville, and 3 hours north of Miami. Wickham Park is located at 2500 Parkway Dr. The Park has hosted large events: Runaway Country, 80's in the Park, the Vietnam Memorial Wall, and now the Melbourne Art Festival! Check out their website at: https://brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation.

The welcoming breezes and wide open green spaces are perfect for Artists and visitors alike!

Apply: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12516
More info: http://www.melbournearts.org/
Contact: Doug Taylor news@melbournearts.org

April 26 & 27, 2025
Tallahassee, Florida
Downtown city parks known as the Chain of Parks
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
160 Artists
Deadline: October 31, 2024

Application fee $35/Booth fee $360

The annual Chain of Parks Art Festival is a multi-day Fine Art event which includes this two-day outdoor artist exhibit. The festival has been ranked in the Top 100 Fine Art festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine for 10 straight years.

Held in a group of city parks known as the ‘Chain of Parks’ in downtown Tallahassee, the Chain of Parks Art Festival has been recognized as a Legacy Event by "Visit Tallahassee" due to the

35,000+ visitors and patrons it attracts. The booths are set under expansive moss-covered live oak trees, creating shade and a beautiful southern setting.

Awarding over $10,000 in cash prizes with approximately 160 juried artists accepted to participate.

Artist comments on surveys included liking the social aspect, the friendly safe environment, community support, relaxed atmosphere, excellent staff, and being well taken care of. Many commented on how nicely organized everything is and appreciated the volunteer and staff support. Several comments on diversity of mediums and newness was good this year.

Artists also enjoyed:

• Friday evening Artist Welcome Reception
• breakfast/lunch provided
• nearby bathrooms
• easy parking
• the park location and environment, as well as the booth spots
• the large attendee turnout

Visitor comments from onsite surveys: “Truly enjoyed the entire festival. This was extremely organized, with such an array of arts, and a friendly environment set up for ease of viewing and traversing the area. Local businesses seemed to truly support this event.” “I am impressed by the vendor selection; the event was even better than I expected."

All proceeds from this juried Fine Art festival benefit LeMoyne Arts, a non-profit community-based art center.

For more information: http://ChainofParks.com
Contact: Sheri Sanderson Sheri@LeMoyne.org

April 26 & 27, 2025
Tallahassee, Florida
Downtown city parks known as the Chain of Parks
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
160 Artists
Deadline: October 31, 2024

Application fee $35/Booth fee $360

The annual Chain of Parks Art Festival is a multi-day Fine Art event which includes this two-day outdoor artist exhibit. The festival has been ranked in the Top 100 Fine Art festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine for 10 straight years.

Held in a group of city parks known as the ‘Chain of Parks’ in downtown Tallahassee, the Chain of Parks Art Festival has been recognized as a Legacy Event by "Visit Tallahassee" due to the

35,000+ visitors and patrons it attracts. The booths are set under expansive moss-covered live oak trees, creating shade and a beautiful southern setting.

Awarding over $10,000 in cash prizes with approximately 160 juried artists accepted to participate.

Artist comments on surveys included liking the social aspect, the friendly safe environment, community support, relaxed atmosphere, excellent staff, and being well taken care of. Many commented on how nicely organized everything is and appreciated the volunteer and staff support. Several comments on diversity of mediums and newness was good this year.

Artists also enjoyed:

• Friday evening Artist Welcome Reception
• breakfast/lunch provided
• nearby bathrooms
• easy parking
• the park location and environment, as well as the booth spots
• the large attendee turnout

Visitor comments from onsite surveys: “Truly enjoyed the entire festival. This was extremely organized, with such an array of arts, and a friendly environment set up for ease of viewing and traversing the area. Local businesses seemed to truly support this event.” “I am impressed by the vendor selection; the event was even better than I expected."

All proceeds from this juried Fine Art festival benefit LeMoyne Arts, a non-profit community-based art center.

For more information: http://ChainofParks.com
Contact: Sheri Sanderson Sheri@LeMoyne.org