Festival of the Arts

October 28 - 29, 2023

The Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village
Destin, FL 32541

Status: Updated 2/14/2023

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation presents the 28th Annual Festival of the Arts featuring over 95 fine artists from the United States. Our new site features a permanent, covered music pavilion, on‑site artist parking and indoor bathrooms, on‑site guest parking, up to 100 juried artists, children's art activities, continuous live music, Cuisine on the Green, beer & wine sales. Hospitality is our number one priority. Staff & volunteers work year‑round to create a pleasant environment for artists. We strive to make our festival an exceptional experience for artists and the public.

Admission: none
Days/Hours Open: Sat 9am‑5pm, Sun 10am‑4pm
Address: 4323 Commons Drive W., Destin, FL 32541
Entertainment: 1 stage - Local. Music: Variety ??
Other Activities: children's art activities, stilt walker, balloon animals, roving entertainment
Attendance: 6,000
# Food Booths: na
# of Exhibitors: 95
Juried: yes
Prize Money: $12,000
Deadlines: Art & Craft: 06/30/2023
Music: until full
Food: na
Promoter: Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Show Dir.: Deb Nissley
Join to view:
Email / contact Web Event Phone Food Fee Exhib. Fee

Frequently Asked Questions:
Are children free to attend Festival of the Arts? Free entry for all
Are masks required at Festival of the Arts? No
Is Festival of the Arts all ages? Yes
Is Festival of the Arts dog-friendly or service-animal only? Service Animals Only
Is Festival of the Arts handicap accessible? Grass surface
Is Festival of the Arts rain or shine? Yes
Will there be ATMs onsite at Festival of the Arts? TBD