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Get matched →Showcase and sell your work at one of Florida's most iconic waterfront destinations. Presented by the Tarpon Springs Merchant's Association and produced by SIK Promotions, Inc. , the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival is a high-traffic showcase dedicated to original, handmade art, fine craft, and artisan goods.
Exhibiting along Dodecanese Boulevard puts your work directly in front of thousands of art lovers, collectors, and seasonal visitors looking for unique, handcrafted pieces.
Why Exhibit With Us?
Proven Foot Traffic: Tap into tens of thousands of shoppers exploring the historic Sponge Docks.
Curated Standards: Spaces are balanced and capped by category to prevent oversaturation.
Professional Support: Seamless on-site logistics, dedicated staff, and robust event promotion.
Economic Boost: Connect with motivated buyers seeking fine art and distinctive gifts.
Multi-Channel Media Exposure We actively promote our exhibitors before and during each event:
Social Spotlights: Featured posts direct engaged followers straight to your booth and website.
Press & Broadcast: Pitches to regional print, lifestyle magazines, arts calendars, and morning news shows for live on-site interviews and demonstrations.
Live Coverage: Event-weekend social stories and artist Q&As to drive same-day sales.
2027 Show Dates: March 13–14 | April 24–25 | June 19–20 | September 18–19
Free admission • Pet & family friendly
Accepted Medium Categories
All work displayed must be designed and executed by the accepted artist.
Ceramics & Pottery: Functional tableware and decorative sculptural works.
Original 2D & 3D Art: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, fine art photography, and sculpture.
Fiber & Textiles: Wearable fiber, woven goods, leatherwork, and decorative tapestry.
Glass: Blown, fused, stained, or cast glass art.
Wood: Turned bowls, fine furniture, carving, and functional handcrafted woodwork.
Mixed Media: Combined media integrating distinct creative techniques (2D and 3D).
Jewelry & Fine Accessories: Handcrafted precious and non-precious jewelry. (Capped category to prevent market saturation).
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Setup & Load-In
Saturday morning beginning promptly at 7:00 AM . Detailed access instructions and staging zones are provided prior to show weekend.
Breakdown & Load-Out
Load-out Sunday beginning at 5:30 PM . Early breakdown is prohibited to ensure patron safety and event integrity.
Overnight Security
Dedicated professional security is on-site throughout Saturday night for all two-day weekend engagements.
Dining & Amenities
Walking-distance access to celebrated local restaurants and waterfront cafes serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner directly adjacent to the show footprint.
Waitlist Policy & Category Balancing
To maintain a competitive, diverse marketplace without oversaturating any single category:
Category-Ranked Waitlist: Once an individual medium reaches capacity, subsequent qualifying applicants are placed on an active waitlist within their specific medium.
Notification Protocol: If a cancellation occurs, the next waitlisted artisan in that category will be contacted via email.
24-Hour Acceptance Window: Due to tight production schedules, contacted artists have 24 hours to confirm acceptance and finalize booth payment. If unanswered within 24 hours, the spot is offered to the next artist in line.
Application Fee: $35.
Artist notification date: 2027-02-01.
Event dates: March 13, 2027 to March 14, 2027.
Location: 735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Setting: outdoor.
Minimum 3 images required to apply.