UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Feb 20-22
Fearrington Folk Art Show
Fearrington Village, NC
The Fearrington Folk Art Show began more than 100 years ago when founder R.B. Fitch invited self-taught Southern artists to exhibit their work in the Village Barn, creating an intimate winter gathering that celebrated bold, original outsider art. The show has always been invitation-only, with no booth fees or commissions, reinforcing its purpose as a community celebration rather than a commercial fair.
Over the years, more than 30 painters, sculptors, and mixed-media artists have shown their work here, filling the Barn with everything from whimsical paintings to inventive recycled-object sculptures. The event has earned regional recognition, including a feature in Garden & Gun’s roundup of Southern towns with standout art scenes.
Today, curators Gilda McDaniel and Kerstin Lindgren carry the tradition forward, blending longtime favorites with fresh new talent. Each winter, the Barn transforms into a lively, colorful marketplace where visitors meet artists, discover new work, and experience the creative spirit that has defined the show since its beginning.
Feb 28-March 1
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
Tampa, FL
For half a century, artists and art lovers from all parts of the country migrated annually to the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, where the country’s most accomplished artists and rising stars vie for nearly $100,000 in prize money and scholarships, including the $15,000 Raymond James Best of Show Award.
The 2026 Festival will showcase artists and their work to include ceramic, digital, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor and wood. This event will also feature the works of local young artists and a weekend full of live entertainment.
March 14-15
Orange Beach Festival of Arts
Orange Beach, AL
TFor more than 50 years, the Festival of Art has been our island's first rite of spring. It is a celebration of visual, literary, performing, musical and culinary arts. The show has won Best Art Show in Alabama three times in the past five years by the luxury magazine "ALABAMA" and is currently ranked in the top 100 of national fine art and design shows.
This fine arts festival is completely free with music and entertainment featured on two stages. You can be a part of it by volunteering or purchasing art through our Patron of the Arts program. There are multiple parking options.
March 21-22
Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival
Fairhope, AL
The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival is a premier annual three-day fine arts event held in downtown Fairhope.
The 2026 festival is scheduled for March 20, 21, and 22, running from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day.
This prestigious juried show has been a staple of the Eastern Shore for over 70 years, evolving from a small local tour in store windows to a nationally recognized event that attracts nearly 300,000 visitors annually.
April 18-19
Chain of Parks
Tallahassee, FL
The Festival was established in 2001 to present an outdoor festival of high-quality original fine artwork and entertainment for the enjoyment of Tallahassee-area residents and visitors, while fostering the careers of local and regional artists.
Today, the Festival remains artist-focused — celebrating creativity, accessibility, and community! Over 300 artists apply annually, but only 150 are selected through a careful jury process to showcase a balanced mix of fine and heritage art across a variety of mediums and price points. With $10,000+ in awards, the Festival supports both emerging and established artists — many of whom call it one of their most important shows of the year.
Set beneath the live oaks of downtown Tallahassee’s beautiful parks, the Festival is so engaging that most visitors attend both days. While we welcome returning favorites, new artists join each year, drawn by the Festival’s reputation and the warmth of our supportive, art-loving community