Anna Maria Island Mistletoe Market December 5-6, 2026 8th annual

Overview

This 8th annual 2-day outdoor art and craft show takes place in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island at City Field. The event accepts handmade items, artist-designed work, and unique gift ideas for holiday gift-giving. All artist exhibitor tents must be white (except branded sponsor booths). Limited to 60 booth spaces.

Key dates

• Application deadline: November 26, 2026
• Artist notification: December 5, 2026
• Event dates: December 5-6, 2026, 10am to 5pm both days
• Setup: Saturday, December 5, 6:30am to 9:30am (all vehicles must be off festival footprint by 9am)

Eligibility

• Open to emerging artists of all levels
• Focus on handmade and artist-designed items
• Jury will consider unique/creative gift ideas, authors, inventors, and designers
• May apply in up to 2 categories

Application requirements

• Minimum 4 images required
• Artists selected through jury review by panel of experts
• Display must match submitted photos or updated photos must be provided

Categories

• Artist - made by my hands
• Artist - production/studio work with no more than 2 assistants
• Artist - studio work with more than 2 assistants
• Craft - made by my own hands
• Craft - production/studio work with no more than 2 assistants
• Inventor - created an innovative concept in production
• Designer - creates all designs and images for final creation
• Other - fair trade and items not made by hands
• Sponsor - service businesses and retailers (starts at $600; limited to 4-6 spaces)
• Categories capped with no more than 25% jewelry

Fees