Art & Craft Festivals in Florida: February 2011

There are many winter art and craft festivals taking place in Florida during the month of February. Below is a list of upcoming craft fair events throughout the state, with information for shoppers and contact information for art vendors looking to participate.

ArtFest Fort Myers
Feb. 4, 2011 5pm to 10pm
Feb. 5 & 6, 2011 10am to 5pm
Downtown Fort Myers, 2443 First Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901

The ArtFest Fort Myers annual fine art show features work by the best local artists as chosen by a jury. The festival also offers live entertainment and performances as well as activities for children. In past years, the event has attracted 55,000 people. Admission to ArtFest Fort Myers is free. For more information, call 239-768-3602 or email Info@ArtFestFortMyers.com.

Mount Dora Arts Festival
Feb. 5 & 6 10am to 5pm
Downtown Mount Dora
Mount Dora, FL 32757

The Mount Dora Arts Festival has been held annually since 1975. The event draws over 300,000 visitors from all over Florida to the streets of downtown Mount Dora, where about 285 artists showcase and sell their work. The Mount Dora Arts Festival is one of the largest and most popular art shows in the state of Florida. Admission and Parking for this event are free. For more information, call 352--383-0880 or email center@mountdoracenterforthearts.org .

Siesta Key Craft Festival
Feb. 5 & 6 10am to 5pm
Siesta Key Village, Ocean Blvd. & Beach Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34242

The 17 year old Siesta Key Craft Festival takes place annually in the Siesta Key Village of Sarasota Florida and features fine arts and crafts from award winning artist exhibitors, available to browse and/or purchase. The show is produced by Howard Alan Events and American Craft Endeavors and is free to attend. For more information on this event, call 954-472-3755 or email info@artfestival.com .

Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts
Feb. 5 & 6 10am to 5pm
A1A/Dixie Highway
In Hobe Sound at Bridge Road

On the weekend of February 5th and 6th, Howard Alan Events will present the 10th annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts, offering fine arts and crafts from jury selected artist exhibitors from all over the country. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 954-472-3755 or email info@artfestival.com .

Buckler Winter Craft Fair
Feb. 5 10am to 5pm
Feb. 6 10am to 4pm
Volusia County Fairgrounds
3150 E. New York Ave.
Deland, FL 32724

The Winter Buckler Craft Fair by Buckler Promotions will offer arts and crafts items of various types, such as jewelry, painting, pottery, photography, quilting, needlework, folk art, clothing, and more. Admission to the arts and crafts fair is $6 for adults and $1 for kids ages 4-12. For more information, call June Font at 386-860-0092 or send an email to bucklercraftfairs@cfl.rr.com.

6th Annual Art in the Park & Music Festival
Feb. 5 10am to 5pm
Feb. 6 10am to 4pm
The Log Cabin Park
106 S. Hwy 441
Lady Lake, FL

This annual craft fair is presented by the Lady Lake Chamber of Commerce and features ceramics, jewelry, metal work, painting, photography, and other types of fine art and craft items. For more information, contact Terri at 352-344-0657 or tnteventsinc@embarqmail.com .

Festival of Treasures
Feb 5 & 6 10am to 4pm
Volunteer Park
12050 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33323

The Plantation Junior Women's Club presents the Festival of Treasures, where art, handmade crafts, handmade jewelry and collectible items will be on display to browse and/or purchase. Admission and parking for this event are free. For more information, call 954-797-9762 or email pjwcfestival@aol.com.

3rd Annual Holmes Beach Art & Craft Festival
Feb. 12 10am to 5pm
Feb. 13 10am to 4pm
Holmes Beach Event Field Park
5801 Marina Drive
Holmes Beach, FL

This arts and crafts festival will take place on Anna Maria Island, which is located in the city of Holmes Beach, just west of Bradenton. The event is produced by TNT Events Inc. and will offer a diverse marketplace of art and craft items. Proceeds will benefit the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). For more information, call 352-344-0657 or email tnteventsinc@embarqmail.com.

2nd Annual Downtown Bradenton Craft Fair
Feb. 12 & 13 10am to 5pm
Barcarrota Blvd. & Old Main Street
Bradenton, FL

This annual art and craft festival is produced by Howard Alan Events & American Craft Endeavors and is located in the streets of downtown Bradenton. Admission is free.

5th Annual Coconut Point Art Festival
Feb. 12 & 13 10am to 5pm
Coconut Point
23130 Fashion Drive
Estero, FL 33928

This annual art and craft festival is produced by Howard Alan Events & American Craft Endeavors and will take place at Coconut Point, which is near Estero and Bonita Springs, FL, or more generally, between Naples and Fort Myers. Admission is free.

23rd Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts
Feb. 19 & 20 10am to 5pm
1592 Main Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
This annual art and craft festival is produced by Howard Alan Events & American Craft Endeavors and is located in the streets of downtown Sarasota. Admission is free.

St. Augustine Beach Pier Art & Craft Festival
Feb. 19 10am to 5pm
Feb. 20 10am to 4pm
St. John's Pier Park
350 A1A Blvd.
St. Augustine Beach, FL

The St. Augustine Beach Pier Art and Craft Festival is a semi-annual event produced by TNT Events Inc. and will feature jewelry, painting, photography, Fibers, Glass Crafts, Metal Work and more.

19th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival
Feb. 19 & 20 10am to 5pm
271 Main Street
Dunedin, FL 34698

This annual art and craft festival is produced by Howard Alan Events & American Craft Endeavors and is located in the streets of downtown Dunedin. Admission is free.

21st Annual Downtown Stuart Art Festival
Feb. 26 & 27 10am to 5pm
26 SW Osceola St.
Stuart, FL 34994

This annual art and craft festival is produced by Howard Alan Events & American Craft Endeavors and is located in the streets of downtown Stuart, just North of Palm Beach County. Admission is free.

14th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival
Feb. 26 & 27 10am to 5pm
330 East Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33483

This annual art and craft festival is produced by Howard Alan Events & American Craft Endeavors and is located on 4th Avenue and Atlantic Ave. in downtown Delray Beach. Admission is free.

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