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2009-2010 Art & Craft Event Lisitngs

May 2 & 3 - Event Closed - Save the Date for next year
Fernandina Beach
Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
A well attended event with art, shrimp and music. The wide variety of arts and crafts will give you many choices.
Downtown streets
10 am to 6 pm
329 Exhibitors
contact: http:// www.islandart.org/

May 8 - 10 Event Closed - Save the Date for next year
Destin
Arts Quest- Deadline Past Save the Date
The Village of Baytowne Wharf Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W. Destin, FL 32550
This amazing Art show, celebrating its 21st anniversary, is the largest in Northwest Florida and can attract thousands of spectators each day. Enjoy incredible artwork from around the country, as well as wonderful food and music both days. Admission is free, but benefit drawing tickets will be sold throughout the weekend. Visit the CAA's website and learn more about this event.
More Info: www.culturalartsassociation.com
Phone: (850)267-8117
800-277-0800

May 8-10- Event Closed- Save the Date for next year 2010
Sandestin
21st annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
100 artists
Phone 850-319-9743 or email JenniferSteeleSaunders@gmail.com

May 9th-Event Closed- Save the Date for next year 2010
JUPITER, FLORIDA,
The TASTE OF THE TROPICS is once again preparing to transform the Riverwalk Events Plaza into a tropical marketplace with artists, craftsmen, merchants, entertainment and food from the Islands.
Application Fee: $75
Deadline :Aril 25th
Artists who want to be part of this event contact:
Town of Jupiter, Attn: Jacquelyn Smith,
210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458
Phone: 561-741-2623 Cell 561-951-2209

May 9 & 10Event Closed- Save the Date for next year 2010
Lakeland
Mayfaire by-the-Lake
Lake Morton
188 Exhibitors
Call 863-688-7743 ext. 237
Email Mayfaire@PolkMuseumofArt.org
www.PolkMuseumofArt.org

May 17,Event Closed- Save the Date for next year 2010
Destin, Florida
2nd Annual Family Fun Arts Fest
Estimated attendees-2000
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance is now accepting vendors and silent auction items for the 2nd annual Family Fun Arts Fest, which will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Henderson Beach State Park. For more information, contact Amy Baty, Executive Director at info@okaloosaarts.org. 850-499-8335
www.okaloosaarts.org

June 05 -June 06
Wellborn, Florida
Blueberry Fest
16th Annual festival celebrating the blueberry harvest - arts & crafts, bake-off, entertaiment & more Estimated attendees-4000
Wendell Snowden, President
Wellborn Community Association, Inc.
P. O. Box 11
Wellborn, FL 32094
386-963-1157
e-mail: wendellsnowden@prodigy.net
http://wellborncommunityassociation.com/aboutus.aspx

July 03 -July 04July 4th
Lake Worth
Celebrate Independence Day and Lake Worth's birthday with live entertainment, arts & crafts, food, family fun, and culminating with one of the largest firework displays in Palm Beach County. "Tropic Festival" is held at North Bryant Park from noon-10pm with fireworks at 9pm. For more information please call the Greater Lake Worth Chamber of Commerce at (561)582-4401.
http://lwchamber.com/v3/

July 03 -July 04
Tampa, Florida
Freedom Fest
Freedom Fest is now two full days of music and fireworks arts and crafts.
Estimated attendees-20000
Event Director: Jon Farris
Phone: (727) 546-1196 - 727-487-3767
Email: info@freedomfestonline.com
www.freedomfestonline.com

July 04
Haines City, Florida
Thunder on the Ridge
Day ends with fireworks. Family Fun-Arts & Crafts-Kid's Activities-Entertainment
Contact:
City of Haines City
Parks & Recreation Department
(863) 421-3700 FAX: (863)419-3700
Estimated attendees-10000 863-421-3700
http://www.ci.haines-city.fl.us/content.php?page=325

July 25
Jupiter
Summer Festival on the Riverwalk
12pm to 7pm and will be held on the beautiful Riverwalk Events Plaza under the Indiantown Road bridge on the Jupiter intracoastal waterways.
The fee to participate in this event is $75 for a 10' x 10' space but the cool "under the bridge" breezes are "Free" to all participants.
Deadline: May 25th
Artists who want to be part of this event contact:
Town of Jupiter, Attn: Jacquelyn Smith,
210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458
Phone: 561-741-2623 Cell 561-951-2209

August 01
Port St. Joe, Florida
St. Joseph Bay Scallop Festival
Celebration of the recreationally harvested bay scallop. Fun, food, arts & crafts, games, music & Scallop
Estimated attendees-7000 850-227-1223
http://www.fl-seafood.com/consumers/festivals/stjosephbay_festival.htm

September 5 - 6 - 7
Tarpon Springs
2nd"ANNUAL TARPON SPRINGS SPONGE DOCKSLABOR DAY ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL"
This event is being held at the Sponge Docks, on Dodecanese Blvd. in Tarpon Springs. Along with Merchant support and advertising, with 12000 - 15000 locals and tourist in attendance.
FEE $ 175.00 + $ 10.50 TAX ( total of $ 185.50) Show hours Sat.- Sun. 10 - 6 Mon. 10 - 4 Set up:Sat. visit http://www.tnteventsinc.com for application

October 2, 3 & 4
Maitland
33th Maitland Rotary Arts Festival
Lake Lily Park
225 Exhibitors
Application deadline is July 1, 2009.
Application/jury fee is $35, non-refundable.
Please apply online using ZAPPLICATION.
Booth fee is $235. Double booths are available.
$20,000 in cash awards!
Produced by the Rotary Club of Maitland, Rob Lesperance, Committee Chairman
For information about the Rotary Club of Maitland, click here
Phone mail box 407-263-5218
Contact us at mailto:maitlandrotary@earthlink.net
P.O. Box 1234, Maitland, Florida 32794-1234
http://www.maitlandrotaryartfestival.com/

October 3 & 4
Gainesville
Art Festival at Thornebrook
Thornebrook Village
10 am to 5 pm
140 artists and craftspeople
Lyn White Show Director
2441 NW 43 Street, Suite 19, Gainesville, FL 32605
352-384-3642
showdirector@thornebrookart.org
Application deadline: Postmarked by June 30, 2009
http://www.thornebrookart.org/
Under the auspices of the Gainesville Fine Arts and the Thornebrook Merchants Associations. Also expect to find children's activities, entertainment and food vendors.

October 3 & 4
Melbourne
Melbourne Main Street Masters of Art
Historic Downtown Melbourne
200 Exhibitors
1908 Municipal Lane Melbourne, Florida 32901
Main Street Executive Director: 321-724-1741 Laird@downtownmelbourne.com
www.downtownmelborne.com

Oct 3-4
Tampa
20th annual Hyde Park Village Art Fair
100 % outdoor event in the same location for over 20 years with an estimated attendance of 55,000
Contact Howard Alan Events 954-472-3755
www.artfestival.com

October 10-11
Sarasota
21 St. Armands art Festival
100% outdoor event with over 55,000 public attendance
Contact Howard Alan Events 954-472-3755
www.artfestival.com

October 10-12
Navarre Beach
Navarre Beach Festival
80 exhibitors
On the world's whitest beaches
Navarre Beach Fall Festival of the Arts
Navarre, 939-7964
www.gnbaa.org

October 10 - 11
Clermont
4th " ANNUAL CLERMONT HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL"
After three year's showing, this exciting festival is back. One of our best festivals in years and it can only get better this year. It is located on busy W.Montrose Street between 7 and 8th Ave., in the newly renovated Historic District in the heart of Downtown Clermont. High traffic mixed with great sales makes this an event you can't afford to miss.
FEE $ 150.00 + $ 9.00 TAX ( total of $ 159.00) Show hours Sat. 10 - 5 Sun. 10 - 4 Setup: Saturday
"Life with out Art, is like NEVER having loved "
visit http://www.tnteventsinc.com for application

October 10 & 11
Winter Park
Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
Central Park
140 exhibitors
To apply, please visit
www.zapplication.org
Deadline: June 26, 2009

October 17-18
Coca
24th Annual Cocoa Village Fall Art & Craft Fair
Over 12,000 in public attebdance and 24 years at the same location. Space Fee is only $137
Contact Historic Cocoa village Assn. Po Box 1 Cocoa Fl 32393 321-631-9075
visit www.cocoavillage.com

October 17-18
Naples
11 Dontown Naples Fall Art Festival
100% outdoor event with over 65,000 public attendance
Contact Howard Alan Events 954-472-3755
www.artfestival.com

October 18 & 19
Cedar Key
Annual Seafood Festival
Cedar Key City Park
9 am to 5 pm
200 Exhibitors
Everyone loves Cedar Key with its wonderful laidback atmosphere so here is another excuse to be there. Expect artists, craftspeople, great food, live music at several places around town during the days and nights. Mixed_media
Fine art show in Cedar Key Florida
352.543.5600
http://www.cedarkey.org

October 24-25
Ft Lauderdale
22nd Las Olas Art Fair
65,000 public attebdnce
See more visit www.artfestival.com

October 24
McIntosh
McIntosh 1890s Festival
Saturday - 10 to 5
250 Exhibitors
http://friendsofmcintosh.org/
Friends of McIntosh, Inc.
Post Office Box 436 McIntosh, Florida 32664
Tel: 352.591.4038


October 24 & 25
Ocala
Ocala Arts Festival
McPherson Government Complex
210 Exhibitors
Questions: 352-867-0355
http://www.fafo.org/ocala_arts_festival/index.php


October 24 & 25
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Craft Festival
on the downtown streets
300 Exhibitors
26th Annual Craft Fair
This nationally ranked juried event continues to attract over 250,000 visitors and over 350 of the best crafters in the country.
Location: Downtown Streets of Mount Dora
Times: 10 am - 5 pm daily
Contact: Mount Dora Village Merchants Association
Phone: 352-735-1191
Artists wishing to reserve space for a booth can email: contact@mtdora.org
Visit www.mtdora.org

October 25 & 26
Plantation
Art in the Park
Liberty Tree Park
140 Exhibitors
CITY OF PLANTATION CONTACT INFORMATION
City Hall
400 NW 73 Avenue
Plantation, Florida 33317
954-797-2200
http://www.plantation.org/

Oct. 31 - Nov.1
Tarpon Springs
2nd"ANNUAL TARPON SPRINGS SPONGE DOCKS ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL"
This event is being held at the Sponge Docks, on Dodecanese Blvd. in Tarpon Springs. Along with Merchant support and advertising, with 12000 - 15000 locals and tourist in attendance.
FEE $ 175.00 + $ 10.50 TAX ( total of $ 185.50) Show hours Sat. 10 - 5 Sun. 10 - 4 Set up: Saturday
visit http://www.tnteventsinc.com for application

October 31 & November 1
Village of Palmetto Bay (Miami)
In the Park with Art 2007
Coral Reef Park
100 Exhibitors
Presented by the Cultural Council
7745 S. W. 142 Street, Palmetto Bay, Florida 33158-1515
Phone: (305) 238-0703 / Fax: (305) 238-1298
http://www.culture-council.org
email: culturalcouncil@bellsouth.net

October 31 & November 1
Micanopy - Central Florida
Micanopy Fall Festival
100 Exhibitors
http://www.afn.org/~micafest
Micanopy Fall Havest Festival
P.O Box 335, Micanopy, FL 32667
Voicemail 352-466-7026
micafest@afn.org

NOVEMBER
November 7 & 8
Dunedin
Skelton sculpture art fair November 1 & 2
Art Harvest his popular event, which began 45 years ago as a small arts gathering, has evolved into a well-respected juried show of high-quality art with balanced media involving over 200 artists.
Highlander Park
200 Exhibitors
Questions regarding Art Harvest can be emailed to: ahinformation@yahoo.com

November 7 & 8
Heathrow
Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of Arts
Oval Park
150 Exhibitors
http://www.lakemaryheathrowarts.com
Lake Mary - Heathrow Festival of the Arts
P.O. Box 952125
Lake Mary, FL 32795-2125
Phone: (407) 444-0484
E-Mail: info@LakeMaryHeathrowArts.com

November 1 & 2
Orlando
Veranda Park Artisan Market
http://www.artisanmarketorlando.com/
Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, Dec. 3 from 10 am to 4 pm

November 1 & 2
Ocala
Art in the park at Rainbow Springs a benefit for the Friends of Rainbow Springs
Featuring artists from several local art groups, each in their own
pavilion - 10 to 30 exhibitors
Contact us: springsfest@cox.net
http://www.springsfest.org

November 2
Marianna
Sunday Afternoon with the Arts
Chipola Arts Center, Chipola Center 1 to 5 pm
Regional artists, live music and hands-on art opportunities for all. Sponsored by the Chipola Regional Arts Association in partnership with the Artists Guild of Northwest Florida.
http://www.artsnwfl.org/annual-events.asp
November 7 & 8
Venice
Venice Art Festival
175 Exhibitors
Show Hours: Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Free, no gate.
West Venice Avenue in Downtown Venice, Fl.
apply www.artfestival.com

November 6-8
Pensacola
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival
Seville Square and Park
215 Exhibitors
This fine event is organized by the Arts Council of Northwest Florida and as such is the best art festival in this part of the state. Patrons travel from as far away as Atlanta to enjoy this pleasant event.
http://www.ggafresources.com
http://www.ggafresources.com/entryinfo.php
Deadline: May 15th 2009

November 7 - 8
St. Petersburg
6th Annual ROSER PARK ART FESTVAL
The fine ART festival will take place in the neighborhood of the quaint Roser Park area in St. Petersburg, just north of the Salvatore Daly Museum. Tourist and local Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists, showcasing spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics and Live Jazz entertainment.
FEE $ 175.00 + $ 10.50 TAX ( total of $ 185.50) Show hours Sat. 10 - 5 Sun. 10 - 4 Set up: Saturday
visit http://www.tnteventsinc.com for application
November 14 - 15
Anna Marie Island
2th Annual ANNA MARIE ISLAND ART & CRAFT Festival", This event is to Benefit the Butterfly Park in Holmes Beach. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists, and even commission that special piece of art work. On display will be life size sculptures, exquisite paintings, fine hand made jewelry, unique pottery, photography, and so much more! Great shoppers, local and tourists and a beautiful setting. Easy setup and takedown.
FEE $ 150.00 + $ 9.00 TAX (total of $ 159.00) Show hours Sat. 10 - 5 Sun. 10 - 4 Fri-Sat Setup
visit http://www.tnteventsinc.com for application

November 14 & 15
Gainesville
Downtown Festival & Art Show
Artists will compete for $18,000 in cash prizes and purchase awards.
250 Exhibitors
Applications for the Downtown Festival & Art Showare available upon request at (352) 393-8536
The application deadline is May 15, 2009.
http://www.gvlculturalaffairs.org/website/programs_events/DFAS/downtown_art_fest_application.html

November 21 & 22
Deland
Deland Fall Festival of the Arts
Historic Downtown Deland
200 Exhibitors
artistinfo@delandfallfestival.com
For more information about the Annual DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts, please call (386) 738-5705.
visit www.delandfallfestival.com

November 28 & 29
Sanibel Island
Sanibel Fall Art Festival
Sanibel Community Park Periwinkle Drive
9 am to 5 pm
100 Exhibitors
boulderbrook productions
po box 990
naples,fl 34106
239-293-9448
http://www.boulderbrook.net

November 14 -November 15
Estero, South Florida Fine Art Show
High quality juried fine art show with approx. 150 artists from across the nation & Canada
Estimated attendees-20000
248-684-2613
www.ArtFestival.com for application
November 28 & 29
Cocoa Beach
Space Coast Art Festival
Outdoors, downtown
235 Exhibitors
Apply here http://www.spacecoastartfestival.com/
Deadline for submission is August 1, 2009
A Master Fine Arts Show - $50,000 in Awards

November 28 & 29
Naples
Naples Renaissance Art Festival
10 South Street (near the Naples Depot)
10 am to 5 pm
130 invitational artists
http://www.naplesart.org

November 28 & 29
St. Augustine
St. Augustine Fall Art & Craft Festival
Francis Field
150 Exhibitors
Presented by the St. Augustine Art Association.
http://www.staaa.org
DECEMBER

December 5-7
Sarasota
American Craft Council Craft Fair
Sarasota Bradenton International Convention
Center
225 Exhibitors
Fri. & Sat. 10 am to 6 pm; Sun.10 am to 5 pm
Admission: $10 per person $16 two-day pass
Children 12 and under free
This event, run by the American Craft Council, brings out some of the finest craft artists in the U.S. to meet the Florida marketplace. It is an annual juried show of high quality contemporary objects including jewelry, clothing, furniture and home accessories.
http://www.craftcouncil.org/sarasota

December 12 & 13
Anna Maria Island
Winterfest
City Hall Park on Holmes Beach
100+ Exhibitors
Free admission and free parking; local restaurants offer their specialties; continuous live local musicians on stage; artwork raffle. Presented by the Anna Maria Island Art League.
Contact - Island Art League
5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, Florida, 34217
Phone: 941.778.2099
http://www.islandartleague.org


JANUARY - 2010

January 10-11
Cape Coral
Cape Coral Festival of the Arts
Downtown Cape Coral
10 am to 5 pm both days
280 Exhibitors
http://www.capecoralfestival.com
For Additional Information:
Cape Coral Festival of the Arts Committee
P.O. Box 101346
Cape Coral , FL 33910
(239) 443-7666
email: Info@capecoralfestival.com

January 10-11
Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs National Art Festival
The Promenade at Bonita Bay
10 am to 5 pm
208 Exhibitors
http://artinusa.com/bonita/applicationonline.htm

January 10-11
Coral Gables
Beaux Arts Festival of Art
Lowe Art Museum, Univ. of Miami Campus
9 am to 5 pm
265 Exhibitors
The oldest art fair in Florida is presented in a beautiful setting on campus, wintering artists from across the country unfurl their newest works for their patrons.
For questions concerning the Beaux Arts 59th annual Festival of Art, please click on artfestinfo@beauxarts.org
apply online at www.zapplication.org

January 17-18
Delray Beach
Downtown Delray Festival of the Arts
Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray
10 am to 5 pm
300 Exhibitors
Street festival with a wide variety of art and craft exhibited
http://www.artfestival.com

January 24-25
Naples
Naples Invitational Art Festival
Fleishmann Park
10 am to 5 pm
230 Exhibitors
Artists from across the country gather in this lovely park to show their work
http://www.edenartfest.com

January 24-25
Key West
Key West Craft Show
Whitehead & Green Sts.
10 am to 5 pm
100 Exhibitors - crafts only
A great place to visit a show and take home something special, a part of the annual Old Island Days in Key West. It has a wonderful old hippie atmosphere with many works including indigenous materials.
For more info please see Artist Info or contact:
Lois Songer
305-294-1243
kwcraftshow@earthlink.net
http://www.keywestartcenter.com

January 31 & February 1
Fort Lauderdale
Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale National Art Festival
Huizenga Plaza & Las Olas, between Andrews & 1st Avenue
9 am to 5 pm
150 Exhibitors
boulderbrook productions
po box 990
naples,fl 34106
239-293-9448
http://www.boulderbrook.net/

January 31 & February 1
New Smyrna Beach
Images - A Festival of the Arts
10 am to 5 pm
235 Exhibitors
A wonderful show setting on the Intracoastal, very laid back and easy to view.
http://www.imagesartfestival.org
The application for the 2010 Festival will be available in June 2009 via this website, by phoning the IMAGES office at 386-423-4733
email:images@atlanticcenterforthearts.org



FEBRUARY

February 7 & 8
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Arts Festival
Downtown Mount Dora
10 am to 5 pm
266 Exhibitors
A very popular well-attended event; lots to see and lots of fun
Mount Dora Center for the Arts
138 East Fifth Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757
T 352-383-0880
F 352-383-7753
center@mountdoracenterforthearts.org
http://www.mountdoracenterforthearts.org/

February 7 & 8
Fort Myers
Artfest Fort Myers
Downtown Fort Myers
10 am to 5 pm
200 Exhibitors
An excellent committee works year round to present this art fair in a comfortable location.
http://www.artfestfortmyers.com/
2010 Artist Applications June 15, 2009


February 7 & 8
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove Arts Festival
3390 Mary Street Suite 128
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Tel.: 305-447-0401
Fax.: 305-447-1499
http://www.coconutgroveartsfest.com

February 7 & 8
Boca Raton
Boca Raton Museum of Art Outdoor Juried Art Festival
Mizner Park
10 am to 5 pm
279 Exhibitors
Best of the "Boca" shows, run by the Art Museum in a great shopping district
http://www.bocamuseum.org
501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
In Mizner Park
T: 561.392.2500 F: 561.391.6410
E: info@bocamuseum.org

February 14 & 15*
Marco Island
Marco National Juried Art & Craft Show
10 am to 4:30 pm
Winterberry Drive
on the grounds of the Art League of Marco Island
http://www.tnteventsinc.com

February 14-16*
Jupiter
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival
Abacoa Town Center
Fri. 9 am to 8 pm; Sat. 10 am to 6 pm; Sun. 10 am to 5 pm
320 Exhibitors
Easy to attend, great for families
Artist applications are accepted online only vie ZAPPlication.
http://www.artigras.org
2010 ArtiGras Festival Deadlines:
Friday, September 11, 2009 - All applications due

Florida 21 & 22
Orlando
Orlando Art & Living Expo
New location on North Eola Drive along Eola Park
Presented by Orlando Art & Living Expo, Inc., ArtistsRegistry.com and Orlando Downtown Art District
0ver 100 art and find craft exhibitors
For more info: www.downtownorlandoproperties.com


February 21 & 22* - 2010
Naples
Naples National Art Festival
Cambier Park
10 am to 5 pm
270 Exhibitors
More traditional work can be found at this event in a very nice park
http://www.naplesart.org

February 27 & 28 - 2010
South Miami
South Miami Rotary Art Festival
Presented by the Rotary Club of South Miami
Sunset Drive (SW 72 St.) between Red Road (SW 57 Ave.) & US 1
10 am to 6 pm
140 Exhibitors
Multinational food court

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