Fall Festival of the Arts - DeLand 2025

Celebrating its 32nd year, The Fall Festival of the Arts-DeLand is a juried fine art show presented in cooperation with the Museum of Art - DeLand and MainStreet DeLand Association. The festival takes place in the historic preservation district of downtown DeLand and is dedicated to those who create as well as those who appreciate and collect art. The festival welcomes an inclusive, artist-focused environment with a warm invitation to repeat artists and new, first time, and culturally diverse exhibiting artists.

Over $60,000 is available in Judges' awards, including $4,000 Best of Show, plus Patron/Collector purchase awards. Awards range from Best of Show ($4,000) down to Honorable Mention ($300), with multiple awards in each category. The festival draws more than 55,000 patrons over two days (November 22-23, 2025) and features fine art exhibits, great music, and youth activities. Application fee is $45 with a $295 booth fee. Artists who received an Award of Merit or higher at the 2024 festival are automatically accepted but must still submit an application.

The festival accepts work in 12 media categories including ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, metalwork, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood. All work must be original, signed, created since 2022, and offered for sale. Artist amenities include an Artist Oasis with meals both days, Artist Appreciation & Awards Event with dinner, boothsitters, easy load-in/load-out, dedicated parking, and complimentary website links.