Top 100 Art Festival in America
The Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts is consistently ranked among the nation's best art festivals. This prestigious juried show transforms Main Street and Lemon Avenue into an outdoor gallery of exceptional creativity.
Why It's Special
- Top-rated: Among America's 100 best art festivals
- Juried quality: Artists selected for excellence
- Downtown setting: Historic Sarasota backdrop
- Free admission: World-class art, no entry fee
What to See
Art Categories
- Painting (all media)
- Sculpture
- Photography
- Digital art
- Jewelry
- Ceramics
- Glass
- Mixed media
The Experience
Main Street closes to traffic, and artists set up in booths along the tree-lined street and adjacent Lemon Avenue. The downtown location means excellent restaurants and shops nearby.
Plan Your Visit
- When: February 7-8, 2026
- Hours: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
- From Naples: About 2 hours via I-75