Fall Festival of the Arts - DeLand 2026

Celebrating its 33rd 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 on the main street of 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 is an inclusive artist-focused event welcoming repeat artists, new artists, first-time exhibitors, and culturally diverse exhibiting artists.

Over $60,000 is available in Judges' awards (including $4,000 Best of Show) and Patron/Collector purchase awards. The festival draws more than 55,000 patrons over the two-day event. Artists may apply in the following media categories: Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metalwork, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Wood. Application fee is $45 and booth fee is $295. Artists must submit 4 images including a current booth shot. Artists who received an Award of Merit or higher at the 2025 Fall Festival are automatically accepted but must still submit an application and pay the application fee.

The application deadline is August 7, 2026. Jury results will be notified on August 21, 2026. Artists must accept their invitation and complete the purchase deadline by September 11, 2026. Artist check-in begins at 5:30 am on November 21, 2026, with setup from 6 am to 10 am. Show hours are 10 am to 5 pm on November 21 and 10 am to 4 pm on November 22. An Artist Appreciation & Awards Event with dinner is held on November 21 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Accepted artists must be present and remain at the festival both days until it ends. Artist amenities include the Artist Oasis with breakfast and lunch, boothsitters, easy load-in and load-out, dedicated artist parking, and a complimentary link on the festival website.