Fort Myers Beach Holly Jolly Art & Craft Show Holiday Market 8th annual
Submit minimum 4 images of handmade, artist-designed, or creative gift items for jury consideration for booth space at an outdoor holiday market.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 111 days left
- Entry fee
- $25
- Location
- Fort Myers Beach, Florida
- Exhibition window
- Dec 19, 2026 → Dec 20, 2026
About
Overview
The 8th annual Holly Jolly Market is a holiday shopping event featuring handmade and artist-designed items, unique/creative gift ideas, and work by authors, inventors, and designers. The event takes place in downtown Fort Myers Beach at Times Square, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and Margaritaville.
Event Dates & Hours
- Saturday & Sunday, December 19-20, 2026
- 10am to 5pm both days
- Setup: Friday 7am-9am; Saturday 6:30am-9am
Location & Setup
- Times Square, Fort Myers Beach, Florida (outdoor setting)
- Booth spaces approximately 10' wide by 10' deep with at least 2 feet between booths
- Booth and a half and double booths available on limited basis
- Easy load-in and load-out next to booth space
- All artist exhibitor tents must be white (no exceptions); no cheap camping tents
Eligibility & Categories
Open to emerging artists of all levels. May apply in up to 2 categories. Categories include: artist made by hands; artist production/studio work (no more than 2 assistants); artist studio work with more than 2 assistants; craft made by hands; craft production/studio work (no more than 2 assistants); inventor; designer; other (fair trade and non-handmade items); and sponsor ($600 start for service businesses, limited to 4 booths).
Application Requirements
Artists are selected through jury review of submitted work by a panel of experts. Minimum 4 images required. If invited, booth display must reflect the pictures sent for jurying; updated photos required if display changes. Booth checks conducted Friday morning.
Fees
- $25 application fee
- Booth space: $275 if paid before October 19; $325 if paid after
- Sponsor booths start at $600
Booth Requirements
- Displays must be professional and pleasing to the eye
- No handmade signs
- Booth space should reflect your creativity
- Must display within allocated space without infringing on neighbors
- No chairs in walkways or obstructing neighbors
- No more than 25% jewelry in categories
Vendor Amenities
- Participating artists listed on Facebook event page
- Drive-up unloading in front, next to, or behind booth space
- Staff support on location throughout event
- Marketing & advertising including social media ads, posters, rack cards, local tourism websites, and print ads
- Entry fee
- $25 application fee; $275 if paid before October 19, $325 if paid after (for booth space).
- Entries per artist
- Up to 2
- Theme
- A holiday market featuring handmade and artist-designed items, unique and creative gift ideas for Christmas shopping.
- Eligibility
- Open to emerging artists of all levels; handmade and artist-designed items, unique/creative gift ideas, authors, inventors, and designers welcome.
- Audience
- Emerging artists of all levels; handmade and artist-designed items, authors, inventors, and designers.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.