***Shows and/or categories can close at any time. Please email info@artfestival.com if you a particular question about any of the shows mentioned below.
Dunedin, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 6/19/19 Midnight EST Historic and quaint, Dunedin's Main Street is the perfect spot for this gem of a craft festival. With busy shops and fantastic dining, this show is in the heart of this delightful city. |
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Indialantic, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 7/3/19 Midnight EST The oceanfront community of Indialantic, just east of Melbourne on Florida's central Atlantic coast, is an ideal location for this summertime craft festival. Set in Nance Park, just blocks away from the beach, this show is supported greatly by the community each year. |
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Venice, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 8/28/19 Midnight EST The tremendous support of the Venice community is one reason why this craft festival is so successful! Located on Miami Avenue in Downtown Venice. |
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Palm Harbor, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 9/4/19 Midnight EST Situated on the west coast of Florida, directly adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico, Palm Harbor takes pride in being a thriving community that offers small-town friendliness. This city has been called the Jewel of Tampa Bay. It is located just north of Dunedin and the city offers a nostalgic architectural view back into Florida’s past. Many of the town’s restaurants and retail stores are located in historic buildings and homes. Palm Harbor is centered in the Tampa Bay Metropolitan Area and is a short trip from Clearwater, Tampa and St. Petersburg. This bedroom community is the home to many affluent families that enjoy all the advantages of a major metropolis while living in an attractive suburban setting. |
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Punta Gorda, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 9/11/19 Midnight EST Punta Gorda is often referred to as the heartbeat of Charlotte County...for good reason! Located on Florida's Gulf Coast, along the banks of the Peace River, lies the charming city of Punta Gorda. This annual end of summer craft festival is the talk of the town! |
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Delray Beach, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 9/18/19 Midnight EST The show is located at the intersection of SE 4th Ave. & Atlantic Ave, giving us great exposure on both sides of Atlantic Ave in the heart of downtown. This central location is surrounded by great shops, fantastic restaurants, and an artistic community. This festival is a well advertised and managed show, with great support from the local community.
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Sarasota, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 10/2/19 Midnight EST A prime location on Main Street gives this craft festival high visibility and is a natural draw for locals and tourists in Sarasota. |
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Coconut Creek, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 10/9/19 Midnight EST The Promenade at Coconut Creek is North Broward County's premier open air shopping and dining experience. It is located between Ft. Lauderdale and Boca Raton at the intersection of Lyons and Wiles Roads. The Promenade at Coconut Creek features over 36 stores and boutiques, 14 restaurants and a state-of-the-art 11 screen luxury movie theatre. |
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Stuart, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 10/16/19 Midnight EST The banks of the magnificent St. Lucie River serve as the picturesque background for this annual autumn craft festival. Surrounded by local eateries and boutique shopping, this show has the enthusiastic support of downtown merchants, as well as the community. |
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Sarasota, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 10/23/19 Midnight EST This application is for the craft section of the show. The Festival will take place at UTC (The Mall at University Town Center). UTC is located in a very affluent part of Sarasota directly next to Lakewood Ranches with great exposure to I-75. UTC is a world-class fashion and dining destination featuring Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Dillard's and over 150 stores and restaurants. Many distinctive retailers at UTC are not found anywhere else in the local area. UTC offers a diverse mix of fashion and lifestyle retailers, popular favorites, sit-down restaurants and a children's play area. |
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Juno Beach, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 11/6/19 Midnight EST This craft show ranks among the most anticipated festivals of the year in Palm Beach. Set along scenic A1A, with waves crashing in the background and salty sea breezes blowing all about, this show cannot be missed! One of our most popular shows that closes quickly; be sure to apply early to avoid the waitlist. |
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Dunedin, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 11/13/19 Midnight EST This craft festival in Downtown Dunedin is scheduled just in time for shoppers looking to get a head start on their holiday gift list. Show is currently closed to jewelry. Jewelry applications will be juried for wait list only. |
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Coral Springs, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 11/20/19 Midnight EST After many successful years at Coral Springs in March, American Craft Endeavors is excited to add a second craft festival this November! The Coral Springs Craft Festival will take place at the same amazing venue, The Walk. The Walk is an award-winning pedestrian lifestyle shopping center located right on University Drive in Coral Springs. Combine great visibility and local support with the nation’s most talented crafters and you the recipe for a very successful event! |
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St. Pete Beach, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 12/4/19 Midnight EST This annual pre-holiday craft festival is the talk of St. Pete Beach each year. With a great location and ongoing support by the community, this craft festival is always a hit. |
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St. Pete Beach, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 1/8/20 Midnight EST The show runs along Corey Avenue where you will find many unique shops, restaurants and galleries. St Pete Beach is a beautiful community located on the Gulf of Mexico on the western edge of Tampa Bay. |
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Punta Gorda, FL, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 1/15/20 Midnight EST Punta Gorda is often referred to as the heartbeat of Charlotte County...for good reason! Located on Florida's Gulf Coast, along the banks of the Peace River lies the charming city of Punta Gorda. |
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Venice, Florida, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 1/22/20 Midnight EST Our event will be set up along West Miami Avenue, one of Venice’s historic downtown streets. Located in prime downtown real estate, this craft festival has fantastic exposure. |
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Hobe Sound, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 1/29/20 Midnight EST Hobe Sound is located in affluent Martin County just north of Palm Beach County and south of Stuart and Jupiter Island; the wealthiest hamlet in the county. The show has built quite a reputation among our artists, and is quickly becoming a “must do” show on our winter tour. Held along four blocks of A1A/Dixie Highway, this show attracts a discriminating buying crowd. This application is for the craft section of the event. |
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The Villages® community, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 2/5/20 Midnight EST The Spanish Springs Craft Festival now in February is a staple local event. The Villages® community has come to know that our shows are always high quality and consistent which is why they come to us in droves. |
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Dunedin, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 2/12/20 Midnight EST Set in one of Tampa's most desirable suburbs, Dunedin is a charming and historic city. These factors all combine to form a fantastic craft festival. |
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Ocean Blvd in Siesta Key Village, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 2/19/20 Midnight EST An annual winter tradition on Siesta Key, outside of Sarasota, returns again this year. With an incredible seaside location, it is hard to miss this craft festival. |
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Coconut Creek, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 2/26/20 Midnight EST The Promenade at Coconut Creek is North Broward County's premier open air shopping and dining experience. It is located between Ft. Lauderdale and Boca Raton at the intersection of Lyons and Wiles Roads. The Promenade at Coconut Creek features over 36 stores and boutiques, 14 restaurants and a state-of-the-art 11 screen luxury movie theatre. |
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Palm Harbor, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 3/4/20 Midnight EST Situated on the west coast of Florida, directly adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico, Palm Harbor takes pride in being a thriving community that offers small-town friendliness. This city has been called the jewel of Tampa Bay. It is located just north of Dunedin and the city offers a nostalgic architectural view back into Florida’s past. Many of the town’s restaurants and retail stores are located in historic buildings and homes. Palm Harbor is centered in the Tampa Bay Metropolitan Area and is a short trip from Clearwater, Tampa and St. Petersburg. This bedroom community is the home to many affluent families that enjoy all the advantages of a major metropolis while living in an attractive suburban setting. |
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Punta Gorda, FL, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 3/11/20 Midnight EST Punta Gorda is located between Sarasota and Fort Myers on Florida’s west coast. The show is set up on charming Sullivan Street in the heart of Punta Gorda. |
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Coral Springs, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 3/18/20 Midnight EST The annual Coral Springs Festival of the Arts & Crafts is a two-day long celebration filled with eclectic culture and fine art! This spectacular show brings together contemporary craft, fine art, theatrical performance and live music all in one amazing venue at the Walk in Coral Springs, Florida. Hosted in conjunction with the Coral Springs Art Festival Committee and the city, the Annual Coral Springs Festival of the Arts lines up an all-star group of the nation’s best artists and crafters and we hope to showcase you as one of them. This application is for the craft section of the show. |
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Stuart, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 3/25/20 Midnight EST Quaint and historic Downtown Stuart is an ideal location for this much anticipated craft festival. With great local eateries and shops surrounding the show site, this craft festival is in the heart of it all! |
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Sarasota, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 4/1/20 Midnight EST The famous white sandy beaches, inviting architecture, and friendly locals of Sarasota make this show come alive in the heart of Downtown Sarasota. The show will be in 5 Points Park, on Central and First Street. |
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The Villages® community, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 4/8/20 Midnight EST A Spring Weekend tradition for over twenty years, this craft festival is well attended and highly anticipated by residents and tourists alike. A great location and plenty of local support make this show a crowd favorite. The show will take place during Easter Weekend. |
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St. Pete Beach, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 4/15/20 Midnight EST Surrounded by great shopping in the heart of Downtown St. Pete Beach, this show is the perfect way to enjoy the springtime Florida weather. |
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Sarasota, Florida - South Region
Application Deadline: 4/22/20 Midnight EST We will be using the street (Ocean Blvd.), as well as the parking lots. Beautiful Ocean Boulevard in Siesta Key Village on Florida's Gulf coast have hosted this tremendous event for more than four decades. |
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