Lake Nona Art Festival 2026

Experience Lake Nona, a juried event of 100 fine artists set up to show and sell as well as compete for $25,000 in cash awards. The event targets a high income, highly educated demographic. Encompassing 17-square-miles and located adjacent to the Orlando International Airport, Lake Nona is a modern mecca for technology companies, hospitals, and innovation. With autonomous town vehicles, robotic restaurants, and a world class Sculpture Garden, Lake Nona is considered the "Community of the Future". Marketing for the event includes print, billboards, radio and social media campaigns.

The festival takes place February 21 & 22, 2026 outdoors at 6100 Wave Hotel Dr. Orlando, FL. All booth spaces are level and on pavement. Artists retain all revenue from the sale of their work and are responsible for state and local sales tax. Awards include Best of Show ($10,000 purchase / $5000 cash award), Judges Choice 2D and 3D ($2500 each), and 20 Awards of Excellence ($500 each). Artist amenities include Sunday breakfast during the Artist Award ceremony, artist bathroom, coffee, water and snack area, hotel discounts, RV area, and direct unload to booth space.

Application deadline is November 22, 2025 with a $30 application fee. Five images are required: four of individual pieces and one booth shot. Booth fees range from $400 for regular 10x10 spaces to $750 for double booths, with premium corners available for an additional $200. Artists must provide their own professional-grade white tents properly weighted with at least 50 pounds on each leg. All work must be original and handcrafted by the artist, with reproductions limited to 30% of displayed artwork. The creating artist must be present throughout the show.