Downtown Venice Craft Festival: January 2026 (18th Annual)

Located on Florida's west coast, Venice is a vibrant town on the Gulf of Mexico, filled with historic charm, natural beauty, and independently owned shops and restaurants. Located in prime downtown real estate, this craft festival has fantastic exposure on West Venice Avenue. The community has a laid back feel and is a big tourist venue.

This competitive show is limited to the number of exhibitors accepted, chosen by a jury of highly qualified, talented, experienced craftspeople. The show features 10x10, 10x15 and 10x20 booth spaces on West Venice Avenue in Downtown Venice. Show hours are Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm with Saturday set-up. Public admission is free with no gate, and daytime parking is available for RVs and standard size vehicles. Overnight security will be onsite.

Booth fee is $450.00 with a $20.00 non-refundable application fee. Applications require 3 images of work and 1 image of 10x10 outdoor display with white canopy tent. Accepted mediums include candles, ceramics, clothing, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal art, mixed media, paintings, photography, sculpture, wood, and many others. American Craft Endeavors has a reputation of bringing out a high-end buying crowd and will be working with the Sarasota Herald Tribune, WLTQ FM, Venice Gondolier, Venice Weekly and Comcast Cable for promotion.