This year was the 21st year of the Annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts. It was held on Saturday…read moreand Sunday, February 5th and 6th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The fair is located on Dixie Hwy across from Peninsula Coffee and Chuckles along the rail road tracks. It runs from Bridge Road to Venus Street, Admission is free but they were collecting donations to fund local programs. The event is hosted by the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce and produced by Howard Alan Events. You can catch a free shuttle bus at the Pine School but I was able to find parking close to the festival on the side of Dixie Hwy. The art for sale included sculpture, paintings, artisan jewelry, photographs, ceramics, wood, metal, and textiles. All of the artists are available to discuss their work. The festival also had food and drink vendors and other people selling plants and flea market items. The Chamber of Commerce was selling festival T-shirts. I saw earrings as inexpensive as $5 to large scale sculptures that were many thousands of dollars. Of course I love anything with mermaids, sea turtles, and flamingoes. The art definitely leaned toward the tropical here. There was a lot of beautiful jewelry that caught my eye as did the carved birds and purses made from book covers. I really liked how there was a variety of items to choose from. This is a dog friendly event and well behaved leashed dogs are welcome. Aside from looking at the art, dog watching at art festivals is my second favorite activity. The weather was beautiful and it was so nice to enjoy the festival and fresh air. It is too late to attend this years festival but mark you calendars for this fun February event when it comes back next year for it's 22nd year.

Festival season is in full swing in Florida and this past weekend was the 23rd year of the annual…read morecraft festival in Stuart which is held over two days from 10 AM until 5 PM in historic downtown Stuart. The street is shut down so crafters and artists can sell their wares. Admission to the festival is free. There were many tents selling clothes, jewelry, art, ceramics, food, plants, accessories, and so much more. You can also shop and dine at all of the businesses lining the street and there was live music by the water. Parking was free and a breeze and Kiwanis Park. There are also many other free lots in the downtown area. Stuart is one of my favorite cities because it is so quaint and picturesque. They were the perfect hosts for a such a family friendly festival.

This was the second year I attended the Juno Beach craft festival. It's a draw because it's free to…read moreget in and there are plenty of places to park if the lot is full (nearby businesses that are closed on Sunday). You are not overwhelmed with vendors. There are many tents, but not too many which makes it easy for you to spend a few minutes at each perusing and chatting with the each vendor getting to know their expertise. One of my favorite stops each year is the Sunshiners tent where you can find handmade outdoor objects that project glass sparkles all over your yard (or house if you place it indoors). They are made from glass and copper! I also love that they have a few food vendors so you can eat while you shop! Kettle corn, arepas, beignets and freshly squeezed lemonade to name a few. It's also right near the beach and a park with pavilions so if you come with kids, either is a great segway from this event. I will be back each year this wonderful event takes place!

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.

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.

Over 300 artists set up shop this weekend for the annual Art Fest. The event is free, pet friendly…read moreand on the water. Gorgeous oceanside location with bus shuttles and parking was available across the street for twenty dollars. We went with the $20 option which was without a doubt well worth it. The festival was packed with people of all ages & it was lovely seeing so many people spending the day outdoors with their precious fur babies. Several food vendors were on hand selling crabcakes, gyros, lobster rolls, souvlaki, stir fry, frozen lemonade, fresh squeezed lemonade, and so much more. We had lunch before we came so I didn't try any of the food. The smell of freshly popped popcorn was tempting but I wasn't hungry. The artists set up tents, gallery style with special lighting to showcase their work. Jewelry, sculpture, woodwork, paintings, large unusual mailboxes, fine delicate silk tops; it was all here plus so much more. Coming here wasn't planned but once I found out about it I was excited to go, although I do wish I had my sneakers on. I had a good time and enjoyed some sunny Florida weather for a change. This is an annual event and I hope to return next year, in my sneakers of course.

It was supposed to be a cloudy hot day on this wonderful Sunday in Juno Beach. I had read from one…read moreof my Yelp friends that there was a Juno ArtFest by the ocean on A1A. From what I read, there are about three hundred national and international artists showcasing art of all kinds. As we drove close to the ArtFest, we noticed that there was preferred parking for twenty dollars. I of course was not going to have any of that. So I found a close by hideaway and parked for free with others that had the same idea. The good news was that my car was still there when I returned three hours later. It was a free pet friendly experience with many diverse art items on display such as sculpture, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, wearable art, live plants, along with delicious fast food and drinks. It was sweaty blast and somehow we found a way to once again purchase numerous creative artistic pictures & sculptures that we will wonder why we bought a month later. Well, we will probably give them as gifts to our kids which they will probably re-gift them eventually to somebody else. Overall it was a great way to spend a wonderful beautiful Sunday in Juno Beach.

We always look forward to ArtsFest each year! There is an entrance fee of $5 per Adult however…read morechildren are FREE! That's just a small price to pay to support local arts in our community. Also, as a participant, we appreciate the fence and the security as there are many valuables on display.

As long as I've live here this has been free to the public. I was excited to see that arts festival…read morewas this weekend as we drew close to downtown. So after lunch I was looking forward to checking it out. The big fence surrounding it kind of perplexed me. As we circled around I saw the signs $5 per person and a line to get in. Too bad, not that I can't afford the $5 pp. it just left a really sour taste.. When I have attended in the past , almost always I buy something. The artists are missing out because of this now. With kids in tow (and the sour taste)we decided not to go

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.