Leesburg Arts & Music Festival 2027

Overview

The Leesburg Arts & Music Festival returns to Main Street in Downtown Leesburg for its 50th anniversary, celebrating and fostering appreciation of all the arts. This is a juried outdoor art fair with an estimated attendance of 10,000.

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: December 18, 2026
• Artist notification: January 27, 2027
• Event dates: March 14–15, 2027

Location

Main Street in Historic Downtown Leesburg, Leesburg, Florida (Central Florida, 11 miles from The Villages). Outdoor setting with abundant customer parking and nearby shops, services, and restaurants.

Eligibility & Restrictions

• Limited to 75 artists
• Juried show

Media & Accepted Categories

• Ceramics: original, non-machine-made clay and porcelain work
• Drawing, Graphics & Printmaking: original two-dimensional work including pencil, charcoal, inks, and washes
• Fine Crafts: handmade originals
• Glass: original work created by the artist; no molds or mass production
• Jewelry: original jewelry created without commercial casts, molds, or production studio use; only those selecting this category may display or sell jewelry
• Painting: acrylic, oil, watercolor, and pastels
• Mixed Media: original two-dimensional work uniting two or more media or created with acrylic, oil, or watercolor pigment
• Photography/Digital Art: signed and numbered prints created by the artist from their own original negatives, processed by the artist under their direct supervision
• Sculpture: original three-dimensional work
• Fiber: original work created by the artist from fibers including baskets, paper, quilts, weaving, and clothing; no mass production

Application Requirements