On the first weekend in February, the Fort Myers waterfront comes to life with ArtFest! Explore exceptional art and fun experiences for the whole family. Discover the talent of nearly 200 artists from 31 states and their wide range of work, from traditional wall hangings to wearable art, sculptures, glass, ceramics, mixed media and more. And with a wide range of prices, there’s something for everyone — from the serious art lover to the casual collector.
ARTFEST DATES:
Friday, February 3, 2023 - Opening Night - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, February 4, 2023, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, February 5, 2023, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ArtFest offers you a unique chance to personally meet and mingle with the artists, sample a variety of culinary delights, and enjoy live music and other family-friendly entertainment and events. Or experience ArtFest as one of our volunteers — we always have room for more! No matter how you enjoy ArtFest, your perfect weekend awaits.
Website: https://artfestfortmyers.com/
Saturday and Sunday, February 4 & 5, 2023
Opening Night Friday, February 3, 2023
Southwest Florida's Premier Art Festival
Overlooking the beautiful Downtown Fort Myers riverfront and yacht basin, this FREE art event welcomes all members of the greater Southwest Florida community.
NEW FOR 2023! Free Pops Concert
Gulf Coast Symphony, in collaboration with ArtFest Fort Myers, is performing a FREE Pops Concert - Symphony on the Sound - on Opening Night of the festival. Enjoy popular hits performed by some of the best musicians in Southwest Florida. Presented by Publix.
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
FREE TROLLEY
Free trolleys runs over festival weekend to and from the parking lots along two routes, as shown on the map. The LeeTran Downtown Trolley will also be running.
