- Deadline
- 53 days left
- Entry fee
- $35
- Location
- Cape Coral, Florida
- Exhibition window
- Jan 9, 2027 → Jan 10, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Oct 9, 2026
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About
Artists submit a minimum of 5 images for jury consideration to be included in the 42nd Cape Coral Art Festival and Business Showcase.
Overview
The 42nd Cape Coral Art Festival and Business Showcase is a consistently ranked Sunshine Artist 200 Best festival, voted the Best Outdoor Event by Gulfshore Life Magazine in 2020 and the 5th Best Art Festival by Sunshine Artists. For 41 years, the Rotary Club of Cape Coral has organized this event. Net proceeds support community projects. The 2026 festival drew 87,000 visitors.
Key dates
- Application deadline: September 4, 2026
- Artist notification: October 9, 2026
- Festival: January 9-10, 2027
Event details
- Location: Cape Coral Parkway (between Del Prado Blvd. S to SE 10th Place), Cape Coral, Florida
- Saturday: 10 am–5 pm
- Sunday: 10 am–4 pm
Application requirements
Minimum 5 images required to apply.
Application fee
- $35
Notable features
- Premier Artist Area: Highest-scoring artists display in a dedicated area near the Holiday Inn Express
- Artist Patron Purchase Award Program: Patron Awards available to sponsors and the general public as promotional gifts and holiday presents
- Business Showcase: Marketplace transitioned to feature local businesses serving new residents
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