Bonita Springs National Art Festival 2026 (Show 2)

Consistently ranked among the top fine art festivals in the nation, the Bonita Springs National Fine Art Festivals are a premier destination for serious artists and collectors alike. Held at scenic Riverside Park in downtown Bonita Springs, Florida, this juried event draws thousands of passionate art lovers and buyers from across the region. The festival has once again been nominated to Sunshine Artist's 200 Best for 2025. Under the new leadership of Richard Sullivan, the festival layout has been thoughtfully redesigned with artists in mind. Each artist will now enjoy a space and a half, allowing for greater visibility and more dynamic presentations. The festival footprint has also been condensed to one side of the street, creating a more walkable, enclosed environment where every visitor has the opportunity to see every artist without leaving the festival grounds.

The event takes place December 11, 2026, with exhibit hours from 10 AM to 4 PM Saturday and Sunday. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) and booth fee is $550. Artists must submit 4 images and a booth shot is required. Emerging artists are accepted. Exhibit spaces measure at least 10'x 11' with limited larger spaces available. Artist setup is available Friday from 8am-6pm prior to the start date. Amenities include complimentary morning coffee, limited overnight camping on festival site, parking and traffic control, and each artist's image placed on Arts Bonita's website with a clickable link to their website.

Proceeds from the festival directly support scholarships for emerging young artists and fund arts education programs in underserved schools. The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs presents three fine arts/fine crafts festivals each year, with a history of 63 quality festivals in Bonita Springs. Artists are responsible for collecting and paying Florida Sales Tax of 6.5%. A 50% show fee refund will be issued to accepted artists who cancel and notify the festival before 60 days prior to the first day of the event.