ArtFest Fort Myers – Waterfront Event Is Southwest Florida’s Premier Art Festival
If you ever need a reason to head to the beach, ArtFest Fort Myers is destined to be one of them. The popular event gives you all the fun and sun you need wrapped in one sweet weekend. Held each February on the city’s beautiful waterfront, ArtFest features original artwork from more than 200 experienced artists, unique entertainment, and special youth art activities to keep the kids (and you) grinning.
Watch part jewelry by Annamarie Siegel, one of the artists participating in a past Artfest Fort Myers event
Evening Under the Stars, Opening Night, February 2, 6-9 p.m.
On Friday evening, head over to Edwards Drive at Hendry Street in Fort Myers’s historic downtown for ArtFest’s opening-night festivities. More than 70 of the artists featured in the 2018 event will be there to mingle with visitors in a relaxed, intimate setting. Special lighting creates a bold backdrop for delicious food, specialty drinks, and a sampling of the featured artwork. General admission to opening night is free.
Become a VIP for Instant Rewards
Want to get even more out of the show? Purchase a VIP ticket for $125 ($200 value) to gain admission to the VIP tent. The perks include an open bar, morning mimosas and coffee, catered lunches, and more – all weekend long. It’s a crazy good deal!
The Big Event
Saturday morning at 10 a.m. marks the start of the two-day show, which runs until 5 p.m. daily and features some of the region’s best artwork and lots of fun activities. The show is open to the public, and there is no admission charge. Call it cliché, but there’s something for everyone on every budget. Some artistic treasures sell for as low as $5, so there’s no excuse not to shop around. The waterfront also bustles with activities, including live music, eclectic shopping, food vendors, and special hands-on art programs.
Kids love the Publix Art Yard, where they can discover the hidden artist within. The Art of Health program invites guests to create their own paintings or sculptures under the guidance of skilled professional artists. Art Under 20 provides a visual art exhibit and competition for high-school students. And Chalk Block invites high-school students to put chalk to pavement and work alongside professional artists to create beautiful drawings right on the ground.
Click here to learn more about ArtFest Fort Myers 2018!
Where To Stay for ArtFest Fort Myers
Enhance your ArtFest experience by checking out our listings of condos, beach houses, and hotels at Fort Myers Beach vacation rentals, Sanibel-Captiva Vacation Rentals, Naples Vacation Rentals, and Bonita Springs Vacation Rentals. We have a large selection of properties, some of which may feature special rates and vacation package deals for the weekend of ArtFest. Plus, we offer easy and convenient online booking for many properties at no extra charge!
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