ArtFest Fort Myers celebrates it 25th anniversary at the 2025 art festival.
Spend a few hours, all day or a weekend being surrounded by imagination, inspiration and incredible talent. ArtFest Fort Myers brings over 200 exceptional professional artists to the heart of downtown Fort Myers, encourages 300 talented local high school artists to pursue their artistic dreams while providing an opportunity for thousands of children, their parents and grandparents to try their hand at creating a masterpiece. Join the fun on February 1 and 2 with an Opening Night on Friday, January 31.
Meet the stars of the show – the artists! These incredibly creative folks, travel from 39 states to share their work with us. Amazing ceramics, gorgeous jewelry, remarkable glass, unique paintings, wearable art and so much more await you at ArtFest Fort Myers. This family-friendly festival connects art and artists together with our community in a way that is so much fun – this is an art experience that delights every sense!
Attendees often ask, “How do the 200 festival artists get chosen?” These artists are the best-of-the-best as a jury panel of five professional artists spends days selecting them from the 700 artists who apply.
Be sure to bring the entire family to this free outdoor fine art festival. Take time to enjoy our talented high school artists’ work at the Art Under 20 Exhibit and Competition and prepare to be astonished as the students create large street paintings in the Chalk Block. Always a crowd pleaser, the Publix Art Yard and Community Stage are full of opportunities for people of all ages. The Dining Galleries with tasty food and fun beverages provide a relaxing break.
Join our VIP Club and take advantage of reserved weekend parking, admission to the Friday Night Opening VIP Club with delicious food and drinks, plus unlimited access to the VIP Club with breakfast treats, a delightful lunch and beverages all weekend long. The elite VIP Club is $135 per person and your support contributes to the year-round art education outreach programs of ArtFest Fort Myers.
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FAST FACTS
WHAT
Southwest Florida’s premier art festival featuring over 200 national artists, high school art competition, street chalk art competition, children’s art activities, fine food and entertainment
WHEN
February 1 and 2, 2025 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
January 31, 2025, Friday, Opening Night, 6 to 9 p.m.
WHERE
Downtown Fort Myers River District on Edwards Drive
COST
FREE general admission VIP CLUB
$135 per person; ArtFestFortMyers.com and click on VIP Club for tickets
PARKING
Look for bright Event Parking signs and flags. Trolleys available from remote lots. Parking lots adjacent to festival, street parking and City Garages are open. VIP Club has reserved parking.
