This year was the 25th annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival. They close off the street and…read morehold it on 4th Ave. and Atlantic Ave. I found free parking a block away at the IPIC garage. The event is held over a weekend on both Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 4. This was my first year attending and I was impressed by how large the festival was. Over 150 vendors from all over Florida and the country lined two full streets selling art, garden decorations, home decor, pet items, beauty items, and food. I definitely saw some cool things I've never seen before. I ended up by buying a bromeliad with orchids to hang on my front porch, a wooden Great Blue Heron and egret for my garden, glass earrings and a heart necklace, and a plumeria plant that is just a stick right now but hopefully in 6 months it will be blooming with beautiful flowers. I also found some pretty ornaments for Christmas presents. I could have spent a lot more money if I had it. The vendors were many and varied. I can see why this festival has lasted so long. There are also a ton of restaurants to eat at and places to shop within walking distance of the festival. I couldn't leave the area without popping into Proper Ice Cream for my favorite honeycomb flavor. The weather was delightful for a divine day of shopping. It was a perfect Sunday afternoon.

Parking was difficult but it is not happening lots of the usual art, sculpture, jewelry... Nice to…read morebe outside walking around

Pirates have landed at Boynton Beach and their festival is laden with fun and frivolity…read more They have entertainment of all sorts, from fire-eaters and belly-dancers to wheel-walkers, pirate puppets, and live music, there's literally something for everyone. Vendors abound to be sure, but the food and drinks seem endless.

We enjoyed the BB Haunted Piratefest this weekend. There was so much to see and participate in…read more From the free parking to the free Treasure hunt, this was a great way to get out and enjoy the festivities. It is the perfect place to bring a family of all ages or friends looking to start their Halloween season of dress up and adult beverages. The CRA of Boynton Beach makes this event bigger and better every year. The weather was very hot and there needed to be more cool off areas. The food area was well set up but I thought the vendors didn't have enough variety on their menu but what they were serving was delicious or looked delicious. I can't wait until they Piratefest comes back next year.

The Arts festival this year was held closer to the Library. So the location which used to be…read morecloser to the railroad tracks and the beach had moved inland a few blocks. The variety of artwork presented, the types of art shown, and the various raw materials used made this festival a huge success. I find the venue also roomy and wide, allowing for easy pedestrian traffic. I bought a nice piece depicting sandpipers on the beach and I love the piece. Great artists from all over the world, although most of them from the US. There were some food trucks right in the heart of the festival selling arepas for $8, sausages for $14 and lemonade for just under $10.....sit down restaurants, coffee shops and pizza places were also nearby for those wanting a bite to eat.

It is always fun to stroll a free art festival and Delray Beach has a a lot of them. This was the…read more21st Annual Downtown Delray Beach Art Festival held at 401 E Atlantic Avenue. The entrance begins at E Atlantic Avenue and NE 4th Ave. and proceeds north for two full blocks. The art is set up in tents on the closed off street. You can get free parking at the I-Pic garage and walk the block over. The event attracted over 100 exhibitors showcasing hand created art works which included glass, photography, paint, mixed media, jewelry, metal, wood, and textiles. My favorite art in the festival were the colorful dog paintings, the pictures made out of colored pencils, anything with mermaid s and flamingos, and the whimsical mailboxes. The weather was gorgeous and I always love visiting Delray Beach. There are a ton of great places to eat and drink steps away from the fair on Atlantic Avenue. If you missed this art fair, there will be another one held on January 15th at SE 5th St over the Intracoastal and extending on to A1A. Nothing beats enjoying beautiful weather at art fairs in January in Florida.

The Greek festival of Boca Raton was back again in 2026. My children absolutely love going here for…read morethe rides! And aside from it being fun, it's great to be able to get together with friends, family and the community to support the good folks at the church. They did a really nice job with the festival as usual. There's a carnival part which has a modest selection of rides and games and they also have vendors, folk dancing, a bar and tons of Greek food options, everything from feta topped fries to Souvlaki to saganaki. Desserts too! We tried a bunch of different items and they were all very tasty. The only downside this year was that the festival happened to take place on a weekend where it was absolutely freezing. We hung around for about 3 hours but had to spend most of our time in the tents because it was so windy and chilly. But there was dancing, entertainment and music inside, so we really didn't mind. Overall five stars. I hope they continue to have this cool festival in the future!

If it's the January in South Florida, start looking for the ads and signs for the Greek Festival…read more It's usually the 3rd or 4th weekend of January so clear your calendar, it's not to be missed. The Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church on Yamato Road in Boca, transforms its grounds into one of the best festivals of all times and welcomes everyone from Thursday - Sunday. Parking at the church is $10 and there's free parking down the street at some of the other church parking lots. I've been going since I moved to Florida 25 years ago and have only missed a few years. Always took our boys and watched them grow from pushing them around in a stroller to riding the rides with them and eventually they drove themselves with their friends and would find us so we could eat together. Now, youngest is in college so I send pictures so he feels likes he's not missing out. The best food ever... it's a delicious eating frenzy...Gyro, Moussaka, Homemade Baklava, just to name a few, and plenty of Greek wine and Beer!! Don't forget to stop by the Saganaki booth to watch the show. The same guys have been working the flaming cheese and Loukaniko booth for years. Its so much fun and usually my first stop. Grab some food and a seat inside the tent and listen to music and watch the dancing. Volunteers from the church work hard all weekend and everyone is so nice. There's even a drive-thru if you just want to pick up food. A must stop is the church itself. it's beautiful and IMO one of the nicest in the world. You can take a tour or just walk in. The inside Sanctuary is magnificent. Until next year... when everyone is Greek for the weekend. OPA!

The Chalk Festival is such a fun and creative event -- the talent on display is incredible and it's…read moreamazing watching the artists bring their pieces to life right on the pavement. There's a great variety of styles, plenty to walk around and see, and the atmosphere is lively and family-friendly. My biggest tip: come early to beat both the crowds and the heat so you can really take your time enjoying the artwork. It makes the experience so much more enjoyable. Definitely worth checking out if you love art, community events, or just want something different to do.

2nd year attending this incredible event. So much fun, so much talent. Incredible artists of all…read moreages from all over the country. Good food, fun DJs and great live music. The most amazing thing is when you look at a piece of art with your naked eyes and then look at it through the lens of your phones camera and it brings it to live. Some incredible 3D and some extremely detailed faces, water, birds & animals You'd be blown away at every step. If you haven't been there before I'd highly recommend you attending next year!

I'm so happy to attend the Delray Affair again! This is the 64th year that Greater Delray Beach…read moreChamber of Commerce is celebrating! Nicknamed the "Greatest Show under the Sun" this is one of the largest arts & craft festival in the Southeast with over 500 vendors, food options & official merchandise for sale too. It was a very very crowded day here. I'm amazed we found free street parking a block away. I wore my Delray Affair shirt from previous years. We arrived at 1:00 and found metered parking off Atlantic Ave. Happily the app was changed for the weekend so we could stay here all day. Shuttle bus & free golf cart transport was available for the weekend. We walked along 7 blocks of palm tree lined streets in downtown Delray Beach. The Delray Affair has received numerous awards for its 'eclectic' mixture of art, great crafts & funky products from around the world. Artists & crafters from all around the country exhibit here.

This was one of the best and biggest art fairs I have been. This was my first time attending it. I…read moreread it was big but it was bigger than I thought. It was one long street filled with artwork and vendors. I think event reached the beach. I could not walk that far. I had such a good time here. I am doing it again next year. They had so many food vendors and it smelled so good. They were located betweenthe streets. I ended up getting some kettle corn. I could not resist. They also had many restaurants located next to the event to choose from. The event is free and it's three days long. It is very well organized. Finding a public bathroom was an adventure. There are parking spots near the event and a garage. The city also provided a shuttle that came every thirty minutes.

This was our third Gigantic Garage Sale at the Palm Beach Fair Grounds…read more Lots of vendors selling everything, literally, from A to Z. Customers browsing and buying in a comfortable air conditioned setting. Shopping hours from 7 am to 2 pm. Lots of friendly people!

We've taken a table at this indoor garage market at the expo center for several years. It's not…read morejust once a year (annual) anymore as this year alone there have been 3 sales, so far. Held in either the Expo West or Expo East -- or both as they connect --depending on how many folks sign up to exhibit/sell. Vendors tend to be a mix of antique dealers, homeowners, store/former store owners, and people who do the flea market circuit on a regular basis. There are all sorts of items sold here from furniture to clothes to housewares -- some new -- including crafts -- and a lot used or vintage. You never know what you'll find. This past weekend there were even folks selling Christmas ornaments, fine china dining sets, musical instruments, and large ceramic statues. Held on a Saturday, gates open to the early bird public buyers at 7 am for $7 and at 8 am for regular hours for $6 which means until 2 pm. Vendors must keep their booths open until 2 pm. Parking is ample and the Expo is easily accessed in the fairgrounds just off Southern Boulevard. If you like a bargain or just to browse, put on your comfortable shoes and spend a fun day. PS Bring cash as most vendors prefer to take this method of payment. There is an ATM machine on site by the concession stand. Food at the concession stand is a bit expensive. Some of the dedicated visitors come for a bit; Get a new ticket to reenter and go out for lunch and come back. There are restrooms near the concession stand, as well.

I went for a second year in a row and was impressed once again. Entrance was very quick because…read morethey collect tickets while you are in line and give you a wristband before 7pm. When they open the gate at 7pm, you are in within 5 minutes. They give you a wine glass and plate that holds the wine glass....this is very important at an event like this so you have a free hand to stuff your face:) The only booth with a line was MEAT. The burger was worth the wait! There was plenty of food and drink throughout the night. They had more tables this year to rest your plate and stand and eat at. The event is spread out so you don't feel overcrowded. All the vendors were friendly. There were plenty of trash cans to throw your sample plates away. You got to vote on your favorite dish. I chose Dada's bacon wrapped goat cheese stuffed dates. They are amazing! The live music was great too. There is parking in the garage just to the north of the venue. Overall, a great night!

Bash 2017 was definitely different to the last event. This time the Old School Amphitheater was…read moreused for the band and all the tables faced in towards it. The event for the most part was well organized. The ticket booth was fast and efficient. All the booze was the outer row and the food the inner row. I have to say there were a lot fewer restaurants representing this year which made the food to booze ratio quite off. Less tables to sit and eat from, also made it harder to socialize and juggle all the cups, food containers and plate. Music as per last event was exceptional and I love that they use a local band out of Lake Worth that really know how to throw a party. As for the food, Hullabaloo stole it for me, their pork belly was to die for and I probably, and unashamedly had about 5. DaDa was there with their classic goat cheese and chorizo stuffed dates wrapped in peppercorn bacon, BrusRoom showed up with a boneless buffalo wing, Melting pot did a little dessert medley with melted chocolate, Seasons 52 had mini desserts (red belted, smores, cheesecake), Bella Luna had a seafood bisque and cheese pieces - that sums up the food options. As for booze, there was at least 4-5 breweries, 4 wineries and a whole lot of liquor. My favorite new find was a chipotle infused silver tequila called Tanteo which the lady was nice enough to give me a mini bottle to take since I became an instant fan. Overall I had a good night, I do think the last event was better overall, and the tickets were pricey considering there wasn't as much food, but a good event for a good cause nevertheless.

It's okay. My first time. The music was great. I felt it was a little boring. Had more fun walking…read moreAtlantic Avenue strip

I had high hopes for this Festival. I read the advertisement and description of the event and…read moreinvited a few of my friends out to Delray Beach. Well, after 30 minutes at this Wine & Seafood Festival, we ended up spending the rest of the evening at Sandbar. The raggae playing band was the highlight of the Festival. Not the food or wine. The over priced seafood ordinary at best. One of my friends ordered a plate of fish + yellow rice + fried cod? The ? because he couldn't make heads or tails (ha ha) of the fish kind. $15 bucks for his plate. For glasses of wine, they force you into purchasing a plastic commemorative glass. So the first glass is $13 and every other glass from then on is $9. I passed on the pricey promo and settled for a $6 can of Strongbow Apple Cider Beer. To be fair, there was no admission fee. So the food and drink prices should come to no surprise. I would prefer, however, to pay like $20-$25 upfront and get tickets for various samples and drinks. Or at least feel like I'm getting a decent deal. All in all was crowded, hectic, and not worth the trip. However, with cool beach bars within shouting distance, and Downtown Delray, all was not lost. Delray Beach is a cool spot, with or without a cool Seafood & Wine Festival.

This year was the 6th International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium. The first one took place in…read more2013 when the City of Boynton Beach created a free, public art exhibit dedicated to contemporary artists creating kinetic art. The Kinetic Biennial takes place in the historic 1927 Arts and Cultural Center, around the building, on the lawn in front of City Hall and along the streets of Boynton Beach. The Biennial seeks to show how art and technology are connected with art installations that move. The Kinetic Biennial has art installations, artist and designer talks, student displays, turbine demonstrations, light projections, and choreographed motion performances with community volunteers. Live music, food trucks, artist booths, and other activities are also part of the event. I loved all of the fascinating art especially the Sisyphus table, a fine layer of sand with a two motor robot called the Sisbot that controls a metal ball along a preprogrammed track through sand that creates a beautiful pattern. I also enjoyed the Twirling Blooms, a candy colored installation of metal flowers spun by the wind in front of the Cultural Arts Center. One of my favorite installations was called Move Fast and Break Things. It's a kinetic rock throw. They made you sign a release before you could throw the rocks. It was very therapeutic watching them dent the sheet metal wall. Although the Kinetic Biennial is over for this year you can still find a number of permanent public pieces around Boynton Beach that the city has purchased for their collection.

Every time I come here..... I'm amazed that such a fabulous art exhibit arrives at Boynton Beach in…read moreJanuary! This year, it was called the 2023 International Kinetic Art Biennial Boynton Beach. This show had indoor/outdoor art installations, some interactive. The area also has 34 sculptures and murals to visit anytime. Kinetic Art is art that has movement using various energy resources. Creativity extends farther than a canvas and usually 3 dimensional. South Florida has many art forms to offer and this is one of my local favorites.