Downtown Festival & Art Show 2026
The Downtown Festival & Art Show is Gainesville, Florida's largest celebration of culture and fine art, now in its 45th year. On November 14 and 15, downtown transforms into an open gallery featuring more than 200 visual artists from across the country. Visitors browse original oils and acrylics, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and decorative works while live music fills the streets and a food court serves local favorites.
The juried outdoor show is recognized among the nation's top fine art festivals. Artists compete for more than $17,000 in cash prizes. The festival runs daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 111 East University Avenue in downtown Gainesville. Event information and maps are published on the official festival website operated by the City of Gainesville cultural events team.
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Gainesville - Bo Diddley Plaza, Gainesville, United States