2024/25 Arts and Crafts Festivals Listed

Port St. Lucie Traditions Crafts Festival (HAE)

(Press Release) Jupiter, Florida (September 16, 2024) Howard Alan Events (HAE), the award-winning, Jupiter, FL based national art and craft festival production company announces its upcoming, 2024/2025 season of Florida east coast art and craft events.  The annual, weekend showcases have provided creative careers for thousands of artists, brought millions of dollars in economic impact for hotels, restaurants and businesses while beautifying the homes and lives of tens of thousands of patrons for more than 35 years.

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This season, along with their American Craft Endeavors (ACE) counterpart, HAE will produce more than 80 events. Along with their festivals in central Florida and the west coast, HAE’s long-running showcases returning to the southeast include the Las Olas Art Fair, Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts, ArtFest by the Sea in Juno Beach, Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival, Stuart Art and Craft Festivals, Juno Beach Craft Festival, Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts, Coral Springs Festival of the Arts & Craft, Boca Fest, The Tradition Craft Festival in Port St. Lucie, and the premieres of Fort Lauderdale Beach Arts & Crafts Fairs.
 
This season’s lineup includes:

September 7 – 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days
29th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival on 4th
401 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Located on 4th and Atlantic Avenue, this fall-favorite event welcomes nearly 100 craft artisans from around the state. The free, two-day festival includes thousands of whimsical, practical and affordable items along with a full green market.
 
October 19 – 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
37th Annual Las Olas Art Fair
620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Ranked as one of the top 100 art fairs in the nation, this free, two-day event kicks off the art festival season with nearly 150 of the top-ranked artists in the nation bringing stunning, hand-made creations to the heart of Broward County along Las Olas Boulevard.
 
October 19 – 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
25th Annual Downtown Stuart Craft Festival
26 SW Osceola Street, Stuart, FL 34994
Celebrating a quarter-century of the start of festival season for the Treasure Coast, the lovely seaside town along the Atlantic Ocean will welcome 100+ craft artisans from around the state during this free, two-day event. A green market with handmade soaps, delicious edibles and more joins the creative crafts available for purchase on SW Osceola Street.
 
November 9 – 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
22nd Annual Juno Beach Craft Festival
14200 U.S. Hwy 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
Featuring one the most scenic craft shows in the nation, patrons will enjoy a beautiful stroll along A1A beach road while perusing thousands of handmade, affordable craft creations. Craft artisans travel from around the country to attend this can’t-miss event, ensuring an enormous selection of home décor, pet accessories, garden items, wearable art, jewelry, tasty treats, handmade soaps, fine art photography and more.
 
November 16 – 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
14th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival
700 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Palm Beach County’s art festival season launches in CityPlace during this annual event. Nearly 100 top-vetted artists line Rosemary Avenue amidst the restaurants and shops of West Palm’s premiere lifestyle center.
 
November 23 – 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
The Promenade at Coconut Creek Arts & Craft Festival
4467 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
HAE and ACE are proud to return this show to the open-air, upscale lifestyle center of The Promenade. Featuring fine art and folk, home goods and a full green market of tasty treats and handmade host items, visitors can enjoy a beautiful art walk amidst the array of fine dining and destination shopping.
 
December 7 – 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
24th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Art Festival on 4th
401 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, 33483
Downtown Delray Beach residents and visitors are invited to find the most creative, unique holiday gifts during this free, juried art event. Photography, ceramics, fiber art, glasswork, paintings, sculpture, mixed media and more are showcased by the artists themselves, allowing every patron to discover the inspiration and processes behind each piece.
 
December 14 – 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
The Fort Lauderdale Beach Arts & Crafts Fair
3351 NE 32nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Visitors will discover a world of handcrafted wonders, with some of the country's finest crafters showcasing their incredible wares in this brand-new show. From ceramic planters and functional pottery to unique hair accessories and one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry pieces, there's something to suit every taste and budget. The festival is located just south of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, surrounded by local boutiques and restaurants that reflect the “Old Florida” tropical vibe.
 
January 4 – 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
37th Annual Las Olas Art Fair (Part I)
620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Winner of the Sunshine Artists’ 2023 Top 100 Fine Art & Design Show Awards, the preeminent art fair for South Florida welcomes more than 250 artists from around the nation. Visitors will stroll the west end of iconic Las Olas lined with handmade creations including life-size sculptures, art-deco wall pieces, master craft glasswork, woven and hand-painted wearable art, paintings and more stunning surprises found in each gallery-style booth.
 
January 11 – 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
36th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts
104 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Winner of the Sunshine Artists’ 2023 Top 100 Fine Art & Design Show Awards, Delray Beach once more welcomes one of the preeminent art festivals in the nation during this inspiring stroll along Atlantic Avenue. More than 200 artists bring life-sized sculpture, handcrafted jewelry, wearable art, paintings, music and more to this free, two-day art experience.
 
January 18 – 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
37th Annual Boca Fest
5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33486
The show that started it all! Howard Alan Events is always excited to bring this tradition to Boca Center with more than 100 of the nation’s top fine artists, featuring a breathtaking array of high-end works including sculpture, paintings, mixed media, hand-forged jewelry, potter, fiber and more. 
 
February 1 – 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
24th Annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts
11954 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound, FL  33455
Howard Alan Events and the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce will once again welcome the nation's top artists and skilled craft artisans during the Annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts. The free, outdoor event features hundreds of gallery-style booths filled with every medium of fine art lining Dixie Highway from Bridge Road to Venus Street. Comprised of both a fully juried art fair and a vetted craft fair, the popular event hosts more than 250 artists and craft artisans on site each day.
 
February 15 – 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
The Fort Lauderdale Beach Arts & Crafts Fair
High “Sea”-son welcomes new crafters and artists to the 2nd event in the newest location when more than 100 creatives bring their one-of-a-kind works to the popular beachside location. The free event features an array of affordable and practical art where dress code is casual and friendly pets on leashes are always welcome.
 
February 22 – 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
5th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival on 4th
401 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Delray Beach welcomes back this top favorite event with seasonal green market creations, one-of-a-kind jewelry, homemade pet accessories, original art and more funky and fresh artistic delights.
 
February 22 – 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
35th Annual Downtown Stuart Art Festival
26 SW Osceola St., Stuart, FL 34994
The stunningly beautiful seaside town of Stuart welcomes back one of its longest-running artistic events of the year. Residents and visitors will spend the day outside in the beautiful, Florida weather appreciating larger-than-life sculptures, glittering glass, jewelry, photography and more from nearly 200 national artists in this juried showcase on SW Osceola Street.
 
March 1 – March 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
37th Annual Las Olas Art Fair (Part II)
620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
The landmark Las Olas Art Fair continues, offering collectors even more choices from amongst the 200-plus different artists attending. Artwork features a range of mediums including life-size and ornamental sculptures, art-deco paintings and mixed media, glasswork, pottery, hand-made clothing and more.
 
March 8 - 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
35th Annual ArtFest by the Sea at Juno Beach
14200 U.S. Hwy 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
Palm Beach County residents and visitors mark their calendars every year for this seaside stroll tradition along historic A1A. The beach road becomes a pedestrian’s dream with hundreds of stunning works of art and craft artisan creations to peruse and to purchase. This preeminent event also features a full green market of handmade soaps, delicious edibles, live plants and more from nearly 300 artists, artisans and creatives.   
 
March 15 – 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
19th Annual Coral Springs Festival of the Arts and Crafts
2874 N University Dr., Coral Springs, FL 33065
The two-day celebration of arts and culture with a fine art show, contemporary craft festival, theatrical performances, and full line-up of live music returns once more. Held in conjunction with the Coral Springs Festival of the Arts Committee and the City, this event brings over 100 of the nation's best artists and crafters to South Florida. Stroll amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, a separate craft festival, green market and much more.  Free parking and shuttle service available at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts during the hours of the show on Saturday and Sunday.
 
March 22 - 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
28th Annual Downtown Stuart Craft Festival
26 SW Osceola Street, Stuart, FL 34994
This event brings together some of the best crafters in the nation with paintings, wooden sculptures, ceramics, one-of-a-kind jewelry, handmade baskets and much more, filling Osceola Streets in Stuart’s historic, waterfront area. An expansive green market compliments the weekend with plants, delicious dips, and homemade soaps.
 
April 5 – 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
15th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival
700 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Over 100 contemporary fine artists wrap up the art festival season in the heart of West Palm Beach’s vibrant downtown CityPlace. The free, outdoor gallery-style stroll includes larger-than-life sculpture, glasswork, original artisan-created jewelry, paintings, mixed media, photography, fiber art and more.
 
April 5 – 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
2nd Annual Port St. Lucie West at Tradition Square Craft Festival
Following the immense success of last year’s inaugural showcase, nearly 100 of the state’s top crafters and craft artisans will fill Port St. Lucie’s Tradition Square. Featuring thousands of hand-made, practical works of functional art and a full green market with seasonal offerings, this beautiful event will delight residents and visitors alike while showing why this area is becoming Florida’s fastest-growing destination.
 
All of Howard Alan Events and American Craft Endeavour shows are free of charge to patrons. Additionally, all artists are on-site for the duration of the events, allowing patrons and visitors to discover the creative inspirations and processes behind every piece. Locations all have ample or free parking available, and friendly pets on leashes are welcome to all southeast Florida shows. For more information on Howard Alan Events and American Craft Endeavor shows, please visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.