Southside Art & Craft Show 2025 - January

The Southside Art & Craft Show is a boutique event with only 43 booth spaces available, held at Santini Plaza at 7205 Estero Blvd on the southside of Fort Myers Beach. The event runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Event setup is Friday morning from 7am to 9am.

Booth fees are $250 if paid before September 27, or $300 if paid after. Applicants may apply in up to two categories. The focus is on handmade and artist-designed items, but the jury will also consider unique and creative gift ideas, authors, inventors, and designers. Each event is juried separately, and participating in one event does not guarantee acceptance to other dates. The show accepts artists, crafters, inventors, designers, and other creative types. Sponsors are also welcome at $600 and up.

Booth spaces are approximately 10 feet wide by 10 feet 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 are not recommended; if used, a minimum of 40 pounds per leg (160 pounds total) is required. Displays must be professional and reflect the images submitted for jurying. Artists must be open for all event hours. Free parking is provided. No pets are allowed unless written notification is provided at least 4 weeks before the event with required insurance. There are no refunds for cancellations; cancellations more than 60 days before the event receive a credit to another show valid for one year. Additional event dates are November 28-30, 2025; March 6-8, 2026; and April 24-26, 2026.