Sarasota Bayfront Art in the Park - Holiday Edition

Sarasota Bayfront Art in the Park is a boutique art and craft show featuring a maximum of 81 artists. The event takes place at JD Hamel Park on the bay in downtown Sarasota. There is no music, alcohol, or food, with focus solely on art, craft, and unique gifts. The show runs Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

The event accepts handmade and artist-designed items, as well as unique and creative gift ideas from authors, inventors, and designers. Artists can apply in up to two categories. Categories include: Artist (made by hands, production/studio work with up to 2 assistants, or studio work with more than 2 assistants), Craft, Inventor, Designer, and Other (fair trade and items not made by hands). Sponsors are also accepted starting at $600 for service businesses, limited to 4-6 spaces. Each event is juried separately, and participating in one event does not guarantee acceptance to others.

Booth spaces are approximately 10' wide by 10' deep with at least 2 feet between booths. Booth and a half and double booths are available on a limited basis. All artist exhibitor tents must be white with no exceptions. Pop-up tents require a minimum of 40 pounds per leg (160 pounds total). Setup is Saturday morning from 6:30am to 9:30am with easy load-in and load-out next to booths. Booth displays must be professional and reflect the images submitted for jurying. Artists must be open for full event hours. No pets are allowed unless written notification is provided at least 4 weeks before the event with required insurance. Entry fee is $399 if paid before February 10, 2026, or $449 if paid after. Additional event dates include Winter Bayfront Art in the Park (February 21-22, 2026) and Holiday Bayfront Art in the Park (December 6-7, 2025).