Festivals & Art Fairs

Daytime art exhibits, sunset celebrations, evening events along the historic thoroughfares that stretch through our cities and history, we proudly promote histories and culture that are our own – and those of many cultures. You’ll find a kaleidoscope of historic and contemporary celebrations and entertainment that makes The Palm Beaches - Florida’s Cultural Capital.

Palmbeach3 / Contemporary art fair
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County Convention Center
January 15-19, 2010
This dynamic 4-day event presents over 95 international dealers offering a compelling and sophisticated variety of contemporary art, photography, and design. Welcomes serious collectors, museum professionals, and art enthusiasts.

South Florida Fair
West Palm Beach
January 15-31, 2010
Spread over 130 acres, the Fair, which dates back to 1911, showcases Palm Beach County agricultural side. That’s just one part of this annual event, as live entertainment a midway of thrill rides, and special exhibits make up the rest.

FOTOfusion
Downtown West Palm Beach
January 19-23, 2010
Learn from the masters at the annual International Festival of Photography and Digital Imaging. Enjoy photo field trips, computer labs, photography seminars, multimedia community events, portfolio reviews, Technology Centre, mini FOTOshoots, and photography exhibitions by some of world’s top photographers and more.

ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival
Jupiter
February 13-15, 2010
The Festival has grown from a small, local art show to a nationally recognized fine arts festival attracting more than 150,000 art lovers and collectors. ArtiGras was recently named one of the top 50 fine arts festivals in the country and features 300 juried artists along with artists’ demonstrations, Youth Art Competition, ArtiKids-children’s interactive activity area, Celebrity Art Auction, and more.

Delray Affair
Downtown Delray Beach
April 9-11, 2010
The Delray Affair is South Florida’s oldest and largest outdoors arts, crafts, and entertainment festival venue. Drawing nearly 300,000 people, over 600 exhibitions, 3 entertainment stages, and the best food you can find!

SunFest
Downtown West Palm Beach
April 28-May 2, 2010
Bring out the whole family and stroll Florida’s largest music, art and waterfront festival featuring more than 50 concerts by national recording artists and local acts. Enjoy a juried art show Friday – Sunday, fireworks, children’s activities, and plenty of food and refreshments.

Palm Beach International Film Festival
Throughout The Palm Beaches
April 22-26, 2010
The PBIFF celebrates the film industry with seven days of world premieres, special events, seminars, features, short films, and documentaries. Also features cameo appearances from Hollywood actors, directors, and producers.

Multi-Cultural

Kaleidoscope
Downtown West Palm Beach
January
Kaleidoscope is a celebration of many cultures from around the world. Palm Beach County Schools work for months with local cultural groups to learn about a specific culture and then create an authentic representation in a “village” they build. This award-winning event features two stages of national and local multi-cultural entertainment, ethnic food, an international bazaar and more.