Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival

The Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival, presented by The Tarpon Springs Merchant's Association and produced by SIK Promotions, Inc., features a curated showcase of handmade arts and crafts, unique gifts, and artisan goods from regional and national makers. The historic Sponge Docks location provides a platform for local and traveling artisans to display and sell their work while attracting thousands of visitors to the area. All events are pet and family friendly with free admission.

The festival accepts a variety of contemporary art and fine crafts including jewelry and accessories, pottery and ceramics, original art (paintings, photography, sculpture), clothing and home décor, mixed media, glass, and wood/furniture. Exhibitor spaces are 10'x10'. Applications must include three high-resolution photos of work and one photo of outdoor booth setup. An optional 30-second video may be uploaded for media B-roll. Confirmation or rejection of acceptance will be sent via email.

Application fee is $35.00. Booth fees vary by category: Artist/Crafter $325 (items must be handmade by participant), Local St. Pete Charities/Non-Profits $350 (with proof of 501c3), Fair Trade/Import $425 (by invitation only), and Commercial/Corporate $1500 (by invitation only, limit 4). Resale/Retail applications are not accepted. Food vendor spaces are available at $42.50 per linear foot for mainline vendors and $32.50 per linear foot for single item vendors (10' minimum). Food vendor applications must include a complete menu with prices and Florida food service license or permit. Load-in is Saturday at 6:00 am and load-out is Sunday at 5:30 pm. Overnight security is provided on Saturday night. The festival occurs on multiple dates throughout the year: January 10-11, April 18-19, July 11-12, and October 10-11.