Key West Art and Craft Festival 2026 - 61st Annual

The Key West Art and Craft Festival will be held on February 21 & 22, 2026, marking the 61st anniversary of this outdoor art show sponsored by the Key West Art Center, a non-profit community arts organization and the oldest art gallery in Key West. The show takes place on the Quay in beautiful Truman Waterfront Park in Old Town Key West, featuring a stunning waterfront setting with a beautiful park on one side and water on the other, plus ample parking for patrons and easy walking and biking access.

This is a juried fine art and fine craft show focusing on high quality work across all artistic media, including 2D and 3D pieces. The most important criteria are high quality work and originality from artists who only show personally handmade work. Categories include clay/ceramic, digital art, fiber (wearable and other), glass, metal, mixed media, oil/acrylic paintings, photography, sculpture, watercolor, and wood. Artists must display over 50% original artwork, with reproductions clearly labeled and displayed toward the rear of booths.

The early bird application deadline is November 10, 2025 with a $40 fee, and notifications are emailed by November 18, 2025. Booth fees range from $340 for a 10x10 space to $725 for a 10x20 space. Artists must submit 3 images of their work and 1 booth display image through Zapplication. Setup begins Friday, February 20 at 1 PM, with 24-hour police security from Friday 6 PM through Sunday 7 PM. This is a rain or shine event, and artists must bring adequate tent weights (minimum 60 pounds per leg) due to the waterfront location.