Coquina Beach Spring Art & Craft Show - April 4-5, 2026

The Coquina Beach Spring Art & Craft Show takes place on Anna Maria Island at a new event space that opened in November 2023, located on the extreme southside of the island on the gulf side, right before the Longboat Key drawbridge. This will be the 3rd year of Blue Ribbon Events at this location. The event is limited to 70-80 booth spaces and is open Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm. Application fee is $15, with booth fees of $275 if paid before February 4, $325 if paid after. Artists may apply in up to 2 categories.

The show accepts various types of creators including artists (handmade and studio work), crafters, inventors, designers, and sponsors. Categories are capped with no more than 25% jewelry. All artist exhibitor tents must be white, and booth spaces are approximately 10' wide by 10' deep with at least 2 feet between booths. Setup is Saturday morning 6:30am to 9:30am, with easy load in and load out next to booths. Artists must be open for full event hours with no one-day opportunities.

The event features comprehensive advertising including local newspaper ads, tourism websites, posters, and digital marketing. Participating artists are listed on the Facebook event page, and the show provides staff support throughout the event. Categories include Author, Accessories/Clothing, Ceramics/Pottery, Designer, Digital Art, Drawing, Fiber, Food/Gourmet, Glass, Graphic & Printmaking, Holiday/Seasonal, Jewelry, Metalwork, Mixed Media, and Painting.