Downtown Festival & Art Show (Gainesville, FL)

05/21/2026

Calling all performers! Performer applications for the 45th Downtown Festival & Art Show are now open and will close on July 1. Visit GainesvilleDowntownArtFest.net to apply.
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🎨 45th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show 🎨
November 14 & 15, 2026
Downtown Gainesville, FL
https://www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/
Join us for a weekend of fine art, food, and performances! 🎉
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05/06/2026

Artist applications may be closed, but there are still plenty of ways to get involved! Food vendor, performer, community booth, and young artist applications are now open. Visit GainesvilleDowntownArtFest.com to apply.
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🎨 45th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show 🎨
November 14 & 15, 2026
Downtown Gainesville, FL
https://www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/
Join us for a weekend of fine art, food, and performances! 🎉

04/30/2026

Don't forget, Artist and Emerging Artist Applications are closing tomorrow for the 45th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show! Visit our website for application instructions. https://www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/

Performer, food vendor, young artist, and performer applications are also open on our website.
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🎨 45th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show 🎨
November 14 & 15, 2026
Downtown Gainesville, FL
https://www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/
Join us for a weekend of fine art, food, and performances! 🎉

🎨✨ Calling all artists! ✨🎨

Artist and Emerging Artist Applications are now OPEN for the 45th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show! Visit our website for application instructions! https://www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/

Performer, food vendor, young artist, and volunteer applications will open at a later date.
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🎨 45th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show 🎨
November 14 & 15, 2026
Downtown Gainesville, FL
https://www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/
Join us for a weekend of fine art, food, and performances! 🎉

04/22/2026

Don't miss your chance to participate in the Downtown Festival & Art Show! Artist and emerging artist applications are closing on May 1. Visit https://www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/ to apply.
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🎨 45th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show 🎨
November 14 & 15, 2026
Downtown Gainesville, FL
https://www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/
Join us for a weekend of fine art, food, and performances! 🎉

02/28/2026

🎨✨ Calling all artists! ✨🎨

Artist and Emerging Artist Applications are now OPEN for the 45th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show! Visit our website for application instructions! https://www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/

Performer, food vendor, young artist, and volunteer applications will open at a later date.
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🎨 45th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show 🎨
November 14 & 15, 2026
Downtown Gainesville, FL
https://www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/
Join us for a weekend of fine art, food, and performances! 🎉

02/10/2026

Mark your calendars! The Downtown Festival & Art Show is coming back on November 14 & 15, 2026 to downtown Gainesville, FL. 🎨

Artist applications will be released on March 1st. Follow our page to get updates on when applications open!

11/17/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Downtown Festival & Art Show Winners! 🎉

🏆 Best of Show 2D: Dennis Angel - Drawing/Printmaking
🏆 Best of Show 3D: David Figueroa - Sculpture

🏆 Awards of Excellence:
William Kidd - Ceramics
Robert Sowers - Painting
Glenn Woods & Keith Herbrand - Ceramics
Tony Savoie - Mixed Media 2D
Rolly Ray Reel - Mixed Media 2D

🏆 Awards of Distinction:
Leslie Peebles - Drawing/Printmaking
Jeff Ripple - Painting
Haijin Sun - Painting
Scott Pfaff - Photography
Curtis Whitwam - Painting
Jeff Thamert - Photography
Alfred Phillips - Painting
Karen Howard - Jewelry
Ryan Michael Kelly - Painting
Robin Holt - Jewelry
James Hilton - Drawing/Printmaking
Michael Bateman - Jewelry

🏆 Judge's Choice:
Martha Banting - Jewelry
Tara Turnbull - Painting

🏆 Emerging Artist
Mariel Bredbenner - Jewelry

11/17/2025

Thank you for attending this year's Downtown Festival & Art Show! Our event wouldn't be the same without the vibrant Gainesville community and those who traveled from out of town to participate. We hope you had an amazing time and look forward to seeing you again next year!
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🎨44th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show🎨
November 15 & 16, 2025
Downtown Gainesville, FL
https://www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/
Join us for a weekend of fine art, food, and performances! 🎉

11/16/2025

Today is your last chance to attend the 44th Downtown Festival & Art Show! Don't miss out on our amazing artists, performances, and delicious food and beverage options!
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🎨44th Annual Downtown Festival & Art🎨
November 15 & 16, 2025
Downtown Gainesville, FL
https://www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/
Join us for a weekend of fine art, food, and performances! 🎉

11/16/2025

We’re so grateful for Visit Gainesville's support as a sponsor of the Downtown Festival & Art Show! Their dedication to promoting our region and showcasing its vibrant art, culture, and natural beauty helps make this event a success year after year.

Visit Gainesville, Alachua County is all about bringing visitors to experience the best our area has to offer—from unique events and outdoor adventures to local dining and shopping. Thank you, Visit Gainesville, for helping us celebrate art and community! 🎨✨
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🎨44th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show🎨
November 15 & 16, 2025
Downtown Gainesville, FL
https://www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/
Join us for a weekend of fine art, food, and performances! 🎉