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50th Mount Dora Arts Festival  Feb 1 9am-5pm & Feb 2 9am-4pm 2025

The Deadline to apply is Nov 2024

If you would like to participate with a Business Branding/Lead Generating booth: Contact Janet.Gamache@gmail.com

ARTISTS APPLY HERE

Event Description: The Mount Dora Arts Festival is held on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, FL.  (GPS 230 W. 4th Ave Mount Dora, FL 32757)

Ranked nationally and consistently by Sunshine Artist Magazine in their annual ranking of the Best 200 Fine Art Festivals in America, this is a juried event of FINE artists competing for monetary awards. This is an outdoor event. Rain or Shine.  It is free to the public and features wine tasting, beer, cocktails and festival food on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, Florida. Buskers can play at corners with permission.

27th Mount Dora Spring Festival   Mar 16 & 17, 2024 .

Deadline for ARTISTS/CRAFTRS to apply is Jan 15, 2024. Business Branding/ Sponsors may continue to register for consideration after the deadline.

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On the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, FL.  230 W. 4th Ave Mount Dora, FL 32757

Ranked at #11 by Sunshine Artist Magazine in 2022 in their annual ranking of the Best 200 Classic/Contemporary Craft Festivals in America.

The historic downtown streets of Mount Dora, FL come alive with 250 hand chosen exhibitors who showcase their unique talent to more than 50,000 visitors annually on the 3rd weekend of March. This is an outdoor event. Rain or Shine.  It is free to the public and features wine tasting, beer, cocktails and food vendors. There is no kid zone. Buskers can play at corners with permission. There is no line up of live music at this event. www.MountDoraSpringFestival.com

You MUST be the creator of the items in your booth. Retail, Buy-Sell vendors are NOT permitted.

HOW exhibitors are chosen: This is a quasi juried event. Time of application has no bearing on acceptance. On the deadline date, applications are closed and all files are categorized, reviewed and scored. The highest scoring exhibitors in each category are invited to participate. Everyone else in that category is placed on the wait list. 

The more UNIQUE your product is, the better chance you have of being accepted into this event.

2024 Fees:

Booth fees for the 2-day event include the Base fee + tax + $25 admin fee. The booth fee is not payable until/unless your file has been Approved and you have been notified by email. Payment is a commitment to participate and booth fees are non-refundable:

Base Fee:
$250 single/$475 double for hand craft exhibitors and artists representing their OWN work. Cottage food industry vendors selling packaged goods to go may apply at this level.

Add on fees:

Premium location requests on 4th Ave or Donnelly St

“Corner” (L or R open) based on availability. Requests are not guaranteed. +$75 each

Electric +$75

$1000 single Business/Lead generating/Branding community partners. $5000 Event sponsor 10 x 10 space, logo on TV ads, posters & social media mentions
Food Vendors: Carts w/out tent $175 / 10 x 10 tent $300 / 15’- 25’ $500 / 28’+ $900 Add Electric +$75

Registration is NOT a GUARANTEE of ACCEPTANCE. It is the sole right of WTDI, INC to allow or deny participation in this event.

DEADLINE to apply is Jan 15, 2024. If you apply after Jan 15 you will be automatically placed on the Wait List and will be notified by email if space becomes available up to the weekend of the event.

Held in Reiter Park – 301 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL 32750

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Central Florida’s only landlocked Pirate Festival will showcase mermaids, pirates, vendors, a pirate village with ship for kids to climb, a free kid zone, music and live entertainment all weekend. Both kids and adults are invited to ride the mechanical SHARK at no charge. Beer, Wine and cocktails will be available for purchase. Buskers and entertainers allowed at no charge with registration approval. Ample parking can be found at the hospital. The event is Free to attend. www.Longwoodfestival.com

VENDOR INFO:

Balance is not payable until/unless your file has been Approved and you have been notified by email. Payment is a commitment to participate, and booth fees are non-refundable:

2024 fees include application fee and taxes if applicable:

Food Vendors:

Carts w/out tent $200 / 10 x 10 tent $300 / Space of 15’- 25’ $500  / Space of 28’+ $1000 .

Retail Vendors: $175 single space / $300 double space

Add on fees: Electric +$75

$1000 single Business/Lead generating/Branding community partners. $5000 Event sponsor 10 x 10 space, logo on TV ads, posters & social media mentions
Registration is NOT a GUARANTEE of ACCEPTANCE. It is the sole right of WTDI, INC to allow or deny participation in this event.

DEADLINE to apply is Jan 1, 2024. If you apply after Jan 1 you will be automatically placed on the Wait List and will be notified by email if space becomes available up to the weekend of the event.

35th Spring Fiesta in the Park  April 6 & 7, 2024

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Held in Lake Eola Park 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801

Cox Media Group and the City of Orlando are proud to welcome the return of Spring Fiesta in the Park! Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, the tradition returns for its 35th year to showcase the beauty of springtime at Lake Eola.
Mingle with artists and crafters from around the country as they line the streets around the park, savor the flavors from a variety of food vendors, and enjoy live entertainment for the whole family.

Go to www.FiestainthePark.com for more info.

VENDOR INFO

There are no awards for the 2024 event. Booth fee for the 2-day event is $225 10 x 10 or $375 10 x 20 . The booth fee is not payable until/unless your file has been Approved and you have been notified by email. Payment is a commitment to participate and booth fees are non-refundable.

Food Vendors and Sponsors can contact Josh at joshua.egolf@cmg.com

28th Mount Dora Earth Day Celebration   April 15, 2023 9am-2pm

Held in Donnelly Park   539 N. Donnelly St Mount Dora, FL 32757

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Celebrate the Earth with live music, exhibits, craft and plant vendors, yoga, educational workshops and much more. The event is FREE to attend. www.Mountdoraenvironment.org 

VENDOR INFO: You must have an eco twist to your product (Plants, garden, recycled etc to be considered)  Deadline to apply is March 17, 2024

Booth fees for the 1-day event include the Base fee + $10 admin fee. The booth fee is not payable until/unless your file has been Approved and you have been notified by email. Payment is a commitment to participate and booth fees are non-refundable:

No charge for Not for profit/ Informational exhibits (Must be approved. Restrictions apply)
$60 for artists/retail vendors selling goods on site 10 x 10
$95 10 x 20 double booth
$250 for Business/Lead generating/Branding community partners.
$500 Event Sponsor 10 x 10 space, logo on all ads, mentions at event
$60 Food Vendor 
Electric available $25
Applicants will be notified of status via email after the March 17 deadline.

10th Mount Dora Blueberry Festival   April 27 & 28, 2024 9am-5pm

Held in Donnelly Park   539 N. Donnelly St Mount Dora, FL 32757

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The local blueberry industry is celebrated during the peak of Blueberry season in Lake county at this annual event. Local Blueberry Farms will sell berries freshly picked from their farms along with fresh blueberry products. Crafters, live music, pancake breakfast, blueberry beer and wine and a blueberry pie eating contest will also be featured at this FREE event. Check the website for Blueberry farm picking tours from the event during the weekend. www.MountDoraBlueberryfestival.com 

VENDOR INFO:  ALL vendors MUST have blueberries, a blueberry themed product or predominant blue booth display to be considered for participation. Add how you propose to do this in your comments or add photos. 
Applications will be reviewed for consideration prior to acceptance. Registration is NOT a GUARANTEE of ACCEPTANCE. Deadline to apply is February 15, 2024.

Booth Fee includes application fee. Tax will be added to your final balance:

The booth fee is not payable until/unless your file has been Approved and you have been notified by email. Payment is a commitment to participate and booth fees are non-refundable:

Booth Fee:

Local Lake County, Florida farms $50

Charity groups and local restaurants selling Blueberry based food goods on site $75

Food Vendors: Carts w/out tent $150 / 10 x 10 tent $300 / 15’- 25’ $500 / 28’+ $900 Priority goes to vendors with specialized and unique BLUEBERRY menu options. ALL Food Vendors must include at least one blueberry menu item. 

Retail Vendors:

$200 single/$350 double . Vendors MUST have blueberries, a blueberry themed product or predominant blue booth display to be considered for participation. Add how you propose to do this in your comments or add photos

Add on fees: Electric +$75

$1000 single Business/Lead generating/Branding community partners.

 $5000 Event sponsor 10 x 10 space, logo on TV ads, posters & social media mentions
Registration is NOT a GUARANTEE of ACCEPTANCE. It is the sole right of WTDI, INC to allow or deny participation in this event.

DEADLINE to apply is February 15, 2024. If you apply after February 15, you will be automatically placed on the Wait List and will be notified by email if space becomes available up to the weekend of the event.

Mount Dora Viva La FRIDA Festival   September 28th, 2024 11am-7pm

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Held in Donnelly Park   530 N. Donnelly St Mount Dora, FL 32757

Celebrating the diversity and artistic creativity that Frida Kahlo represents is the focus of this Hispanic centered festival.

Enjoy an inspiring day filled with rich experiences, food, music and art inspired by Latin and Hispanic culture. Community outreach groups will be on hand to offer services to Spanish speaking guests in the community.

The fee to attend is $10 advance or $15 at the gate. There will be a VIP Tequila Tasting experience for $100 per person.

The event is hosted by Mount Dora Center for the Arts as part of a NEA Challenge America grant. Proceeds will support public art initiatives in Mount Dora, Florida.

www.MountDoraArt.org

VENDOR INFO: Preference is given to Hispanic based products and art. NO MORE FOOD VENDORS NEEDED. Hispanic Outreach groups can register and participate at no cost. Deadline to apply is August 15, 2023

Booth fees for the 1-day event include the Base fee + $20 admin fee. The booth fee is not payable until/unless your file has been Approved and you have been notified by email. Payment is a commitment to participate, and booth fees are non-refundable:

Fees:

Artists 10 x 10 $100 / 10 x 20 $185 SOLD OUT- Only Business / Sponsor spaces are available

Manufactured product made by others 10 x 10 $125 /  10 x 20 $200 Spaces may be sold out- You will be added to the Waitlist. Business/Sponsor spaces are available

Food Vendor   Under 10’ $125  /  Food Vendor Over 10’ $250 SOLD OUT- Only Business/Sponsor spaces are available

Business/Lead generating/Branding booth $500 -3 remaining

Event Sponsor $1500 -Available

Volunteer/ Busker exchange for space Free

Invited Community Partner Free

Electric available $75

40th Mount Dora Craft Fair   October 26 & 27, 2024 9am-5pm

Held on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, FL.  230 W. 4th Ave Mount Dora, FL 32757

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Ranked #4 in 2019 and #2 in 2020 and 2022 by Sunshine Artist Magazine in their annual ranking of the Best Classic/Contemporary Craft Festivals in America, the Mount Dora Craft Fair was awarded title of ALL TIME FAVORITE #1 in their special 50th Edition published in 2021. 

The downtown streets come alive with almost 400 of the best exhibitors in the country ready to show and sell their fine and fun crafts at the annual event. Festival food, music, beer and wine tasting for adults. Entertainers/Buskers may apply for approval at no charge.  

Go to www.MountDoraCraftFair.com to read about requirements before applying.

VENDOR INFO: You MUST be the creator of the items in your booth. Retail, Buy-Sell vendors are NOT permitted. Food Vendors do not apply here. Contact San Francisco Puffs & Stuff

HOW exhibitors are chosen: This is a quasi-juried event. Time of application has no bearing on acceptance. On the deadline date, applications are closed, and all files are categorized, reviewed and scored. The highest scoring exhibitors in each category are invited to participate. Everyone else in that category is placed on the wait list. 

The more UNIQUE your product is, the better chance you have of being accepted into this event.

2024 Fees:

There is no upfront application fee to apply. Application is NOT a guarantee of participation. 

Booth Fee includes a non refundable application fee and tax will be added to your final balance after upgrades are added. Booth fees are not payable until/unless your file has been Approved and you have been notified by email.

Payment is a commitment to participate and booth fees are non-refundable. Application is NOT a guarantee of participation.

Base Fee:
$375 single/$675 double for hand craft exhibitors and artists representing their OWN work. Cottage food industry vendors selling packaged goods to go may apply at this level.

Add on fees:

Premium location requests on 4th Ave or Donnelly St +$50 . Requests are not guaranteed.

“Corner” (L or R open) means there is no booth directly next to you. It can be a planter, a  walkway, a tree, etc. Corners are based on availability. Requests are not guaranteed. +$100

Electric +$100

Business/Lead generating/Branding community partners $1500 on Baker St/$2500 prime location/ Corner or 10×20 space $5000

$10,000 Event sponsor 10 x 10 space, radio, TV, posters & social media mentions
Food Vendors: Contact San Francisco Puffs & Stuff

DEADLINE to apply is July 1, 2024.   If you apply after July 1 you will be automatically placed on the Wait List and notified by email if space becomes available up to the weekend of the event. 

30th Mount Dora Plant and Garden Fair   Sat Nov 2 & Sun Nov 3, 2024

Held in Donnelly Park   539 N. Donnelly St Mount Dora, FL 32757

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Vendors and nurseries from all over the state convene in Donnelly Park to sell a wide variety of FL native as well as exotic plants and garden ware at this annual event. Experts will be on hand to give gardening advice and volunteers will help cart plants to your car. Hours are Sat 9am to 5pm and Sun 9am to 4pm. The event is free to attend. www.MountDoraPlantandGardenfair.com

VENDOR INFO: Vendors MUST sell plants, plant based or garden related items. 

Balance is not payable until/unless your file has been Approved and you have been notified by email. Payment is a commitment to participate and booth fees are nonrefundable.

Booth fees for the 2-day event includes a non refundable application fee. Tax will be added to your final balance.

2024 Booth Fees:

$180 for 10 x 10 space You MUST sell PLANTS, plant based or garden related items to be considered at this rate. 

$325 for 10 x 20 or large nonconforming area You MUST sell PLANTS, plant based or garden related items to be considered at this rate. 

$400 for any Extra large, non- conforming area.

$1000 for Business/Lead generating/Branding community partners.  

$150 Food Vendors

Friday Set up after 10AM in Donnelly Park or after 5PM on Baker St. 

Registration is NOT a GUARANTEE of ACCEPTANCE.

Balance is not payable until/unless your file has been Approved and you have been notified by email. Payment is a commitment to participate and booth fees are non-refundable:

DEADLINE to apply is Sept 15, 2024. If you apply after Sept 15 you will be automatically placed on the Wait List and will be notified by email if space becomes available up to the weekend of the event. APPLY HERE

53rd  Fall Fiesta in the Park  Nov 2 & 3, 2024

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Held in Lake Eola Park 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801

Cox Media Group and the City of Orlando are proud to welcome the return of Fall Fiesta in the Park! Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, the tradition returns for its 53th year to showcase the beauty of autumn at Lake Eola.
Mingle with artists and crafters from around the country as they line the streets around the park, savor the flavors from a variety of food vendors, and enjoy live entertainment for the whole family.

Go to www.FiestainthePark.com for more info.

VENDOR INFO

There are no awards for the 2024 event. Booth fee for the 2-day event is $225 10 x 10 or $375 10 x 20 . The booth fee is not payable until/unless your file has been Approved and you have been notified by email. Payment is a commitment to participate and booth fees are non-refundable.

Food Vendors and Sponsors can contact Josh at joshua.egolf@cmg.com

48th Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival   Sat Nov 16 & Sun Nov 17, 2024

Held in the Longwood historic city district   200 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL 32750

The annual Longwood Arts and Craft Festival features 200 artists and hand craft exhibitors selling unique items, fine jewelry and seasonal decor just in time for visitors to get a jump on the holiday shopping season while supporting local artists and hand crafters. There will be festival food. beer, cocktails, wine tasting, and live entertainment. It is held outside. Rain or Shine. Hours are Sat 9am to 5pm and Sun 9am to 4pm. It is Free to the public to attend. www.LongwoodFestival.com 

VENDOR INFO:  

The applicant participating at the event must be the actual creator or originator of the items in the booth. Retail, Buy-Sell vendors are NOT considered unless you apply as a Business/Lead generating/Branding community partner.

HOW exhibitors are chosen: This is a quasi juried event. Time of
application has no bearing on acceptance. On the deadline date, applications
are closed and all files are categorized, reviewed and scored. The highest
scoring exhibitors in each category are invited to participate. Everyone else
in that category is placed on the wait list. 

The more UNIQUE your product is, the better chance you have of being
accepted into this event.

Registration is NOT a GUARANTEE of ACCEPTANCE.

Balance is not payable until/unless your file has been Approved and you have been notified by email. Payment is a commitment to participate and booth fees are non-refundable:

VENDOR INFO:

 Balance is not payable until/unless your file has been Approved and you have been notified by email. Payment is a commitment to participate, and booth fees are non-refundable:

2024 Fees:

$200 single/$375 dbl for artists/crafters. Hand Craft vendors and Artists representing their OWN work will be considered at this rate. Cottage food industry reps selling packaged goods to go may apply at this level.
$500 single for Retail reps/Buy Sell vendors selling actual goods on site.                                             

“Corners” (L or R open) +$50 are premium locations based on availability. Requests are not guaranteed.
$1000 single Business/Lead generating/Branding community partners.                                                                                             

$5000 Event sponsor 10 x 10 space, logo on TV ads, posters & social media mentions
Food Vendors: Carts w/out tent $175 / 10 x 10 tent $300 / 15’- 25’ $500 / 28’+ $900 

Electric available $50

Registration is NOT a GUARANTEE of ACCEPTANCE. It is the sole right of WTDI, INC to allow or deny participation in this event. APPLY HERE

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LAKE NONA FINE ARTS FESTIVAL –

FEB 22 & 23, 2025

 

Held on the streets of Lake Nona- the upscale, new community of the future in Orlando, Florida. This fine arts festival will feature 125 juried fine artists that will compete for $30,000 in cash award prizes and ribbons.

Booth fees for the 2 day event: 10×10 $375 / 10×20 $675 / 10×0 Business Branding/Lead Generator $1500

  • Acceptable work is limited to original art created and presented by the creating artist.
  • Reproductions must be signed and numbered.  This notice must appear on the front of each item. All reproductions must be displayed in browse bins and placed to the back of your booth!
  • Objects assembled from kits, pre-carved or pre-molded reproductions, manufactured parts, buy-sell, commercial displays and the like are not acceptable. Final interpretation of commercial status will be made by WTDI. WTDI shall have the sole, exclusive and final authority to determine a work & acceptability for display within the Lake Nona Fine Arts Festival. A work determined to be unacceptable must be removed and may not be displayed to the public within the Festival.
  • Only artists selected by WTDI may exhibit work within the Lake Nona Fine Arts Festival. The artist listed on the application must be present, oversee their exhibit at all times and display their work for the duration of the show. Assistants (including family members) are welcome, but NOT in place of the artist.
  • The work of one exhibitor may be displayed in each assigned space. Booth sharing is not permitted with the exception of collaborating teams. Collaborations must be artistic rather than business. A team producing a single product may qualify as a single exhibitor; however, teams may consist of no more than two persons, both names must be on the application, and both persons named must be present. Only works produced by the team may be shown. BOTH artists must sign all forms.
  • Images and booth shot submitted for consideration must be representative of the works that will be exhibited in the  Lake Nona Fine Arts Festival.. Our committee will view booths with images in hand several times during the show. If exhibited work or booth display differs significantly from the images submitted, the artist will be asked to remove unacceptable work and/or rework booth display. Continued infraction of this policy will result in the artist being asked to leave and forfeit fees. The artist will not be invited back to the Lake Nona Fine Arts Festival..
  • Artists may enter more than one category for jurying; however; an artist may not jury in two categories using images of the same work. SEPARATE application forms, checks, and images must be submitted for EACH category entered. Artists may apply for more than 1 category with separate applications.
  • Artist set-up (including inventory and personal materials) must be contained in this space. Booth/Display set-up must be completed by 9:00 A.M. both days of the Festival. You are required to display the official Booth Card provided by WTDI in the FRONT of your booth. NO EXCEPTIONS. Artists are encouraged to display an informational statement concerning their work and process.
  • Tents must be white and have weights to sustain 40mph winds.
  •  Artists are responsible for their own insurance and the collection and reporting of any applicable taxes. 
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