ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival 2026

The 38th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival is set for May 2 & 3 in the beautiful Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, nestled in the vibrant and scenic vacation destination of South Walton County, Florida. Hosted by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, ArtsQuest invites art lovers, families, and collectors to discover and purchase original works from more than 150 talented artists traveling from across the country. Guests can enjoy a weekend filled with live music, artist demonstrations, interactive art activities, student exhibits, and delicious food and drinks — all in the lively atmosphere of Grand Boulevard.

Celebrating its 38th year, ArtsQuest is a beloved juried fine arts show awarding $10,000 in cash prizes to outstanding artists in a variety of categories, including Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oils & Acrylics, Original Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture, Wood, and Works on Paper (Watercolor, Printmaking, Pastels, Pencils, Ink). Artists compete for Best in Show, First and Second Place, Awards of Excellence, Judges' Choice, Awards of Merit, and Best Booth awards. The festival is limited to 200 juried artists for an intimate, high-quality show with an audience of 6,000+ dedicated art buyers.

Booth fees are $375 for single booths, $425 for corner booths, and $700 for double booths. Power is included in the booth fee. Artists must provide a clean white 10' x 10' tent and be present for the entire festival. Prints or reproductions may not exceed 25% of the total display. Artist load-in is on Friday, May 1, 2026, with festival hours Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM and Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM. Award winners from the 2025 ArtsQuest show receive automatic acceptance into the 2026 festival if they meet the application deadline.