We are beyond excited! ArtFest Fort Myers is coming back in 2022 as you knew us pre-COVID. The festival will once again be a FREE, non-gated event for all members of the Southwest Florida community. On the first weekend in February, ArtFest will enliven the Fort Myers waterfront with exceptional art by more than 200 select artists, plus lively entertainment, delicious food, and fun children’s art activities. Join the celebration!
WHEN
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2022!
Saturday and Sunday, February 5 & 6, 2022
Opening Night Friday, February 4
WHERE
Edwards Drive at Hendry Street in Historic Downtown Fort Myers
Plenty of FREE parking • Directions
Whether you're a new or experienced art lover, you'll find something wonderful to add to your personal collection.
Watching your budget? You'll find beautiful art in a wide range of prices -- truly something for everyone.
Avid collector on the hunt for unusual treasures? We've got you covered. This is a highly selective juried show. (Browse the online gallery to get a feel for the exceptional quality.)
You'll get to meet the artists, face to face. Refresh yourself with delightful food and music. And have fun with the whole family. (Kids have a blast at ArtFest!)
ArtFest Fort Myers is a juried art festival.
Wouldn't that look great in the living room?
That means we're super-picky about which artists get in. (Check out the Online Art Gallery and see the quality for yourself!)
In fact, only 1 in 5 artists who apply are accepted to ArtFest Fort Myers. And they come from all over the country -- usually about 39 states are represented.
So you can be sure you'll discover Made-in-USA originals and beautiful, hand-crafted treasures in every booth.
You'll meet the real artists face-to-face.
And you'll find a wide range of prices to suit every budget!
Both the serious art lover and novice collector will find ArtFest Fort Myers the perfect place to learn about the world of art. Add to or begin your own unique collection.
GETTING TO ARTFEST IS EASY ... PLENTY OF PARKING!
Parking is abundant all over downtown at city parking garages, city streets and special ArtFest parking lots. Look for the colorful Event Parking signs and flags.
Coming to downtown Fort Myers from the South?
Hot tips: Go for a route that comes in on Fowler for smooth sailing. Or I-75 to MLK Blvd for fast access.
Coming to downtown Fort Myers from the North?
More hot tips: Consider the Edison Bridge instead of Caloosahatchee Bridge. Or I-75 to Palm Beach Blvd for fast access.
FREE PARKING
On city streets, meters are free after 5pm Friday and all weekend. See the map for more options:
PREMIUM PARKING
CITY GARAGES
$5 PARKING
FREE TROLLEY
Free trolleys run every few minutes to and from the parking lots along three routes, as shown on the map.
BOAT
The City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin on the Caloosahatchee River welcomes you to the friendliest marina along Southwest Florida's ICW, located right in the Downtown River District. Great facilities for boaters and within walking distance of ArtFest Fort Myers, restaurants, entertainment, and shopping.
For reservations: 239-321-7080, VHF Channel 16, or yachtbasin@cityftmyers.com. Click here for the Yacht Basin's website and more info.
FREE day-use dockage available from 8am-10pm (subject to availability).