Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Art Festival 26th Annual October 2026
Submit a minimum of 3 images of handmade arts and fine crafts for consideration in this outdoor art fair.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 12 days left
- Entry fee
- $35
- Location
- Tarpon Springs, Florida
- Exhibition window
- Oct 10, 2026 → Oct 11, 2026
About
Overview
The 26th annual Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival returns to the historic Sponge Docks location, providing a platform for regional and national artisans to display and sell handmade arts, fine crafts, and artisan goods while attracting thousands of visitors to the area.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: September 9, 2026
- Exhibition dates: October 10–11, 2026
- Load-in: Saturday morning at 6:00 am
- Load-out: Sunday at 5:30 pm
Location & Setting
735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, Florida. Outdoor event. Pet and family friendly with free admission.
Eligibility
Open to regional and national artisans and craftspeople creating handmade arts and fine crafts.
Accepted Media
- Jewelry and Accessories
- Pottery and Ceramics (Functional and Decorative)
- Original Art (Paintings, Photography, Sculpture)
- Clothing and Home Décor
- Mixed Media
- Glass
- Wood/Furniture
Application Requirements
Minimum 3 images required to apply.
Fees
Application fee: $35.
Hours & Amenities
- Event hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily (Saturday 10 am–7 pm, Sunday 10 am–5 pm)
- Local restaurants available onsite serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Overnight security provided on Saturday night for two-day events
Wait List Policy
Once accepted spots are filled, a wait list is established, ranked by category. Wait list artists may be contacted if a space opens up in their category, with a 24-hour window to respond and accept the space.
- Eligibility
- Open to regional and national artisans and craftspeople creating handmade arts and fine crafts.
- Audience
- Pet and family friendly event open to all ages.
- Also worth noting
- Waitlist maintained
- Waitlist
- The organizer keeps one.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.