Anna Maria Island Feed the Peeps Art Show February 6-7, 2026

Feed the Peeps Art & Craft Show returns for its third year, now relocated to N. Bay Blvd with increased visibility on the main road on the north end of Anna Maria on Pine Ave near restaurants and shops. This juried event serves as a major fundraiser for the local food pantry, with a limit of 50 booths to help maximize sales with less competition. Each participating artist is requested to provide a small art donation for the church fundraiser, with raffle tickets sold and all proceeds benefiting the food pantry. A food donation collection will also take place throughout the weekend. Last year the event raised over $1600 for the food pantry while filling their shelves with collected donations.

Blue Ribbon Events accepts diverse categories of creators including artists (handmade and studio work), crafters, inventors, designers, and other innovative creators. The selection process involves review by a panel of qualified experts who choose top applicants based on skill and quality of work. Applicants may submit in up to two categories, with jewelry makers required to apply specifically in the jewelry category. The event features designated reserved unloading areas, staff support throughout the event, and comprehensive marketing including social media ads, posters, and local tourism websites.

Booth spaces are approximately 10' x 10' with at least 2 feet between booths, and all artist tents must be white. Setup occurs Saturday from 6:30am to 9:30am with all vehicles required off the festival footprint by 9am. Professional displays are required with no handmade signs, and participants must remain open for full event hours. The application requires 5 images, a booth shot, and a $15 application fee, with emerging artists welcomed.