Lakewood Ranch Festival of the Arts March 2027 (Paragon Festivals)

Overview

The 9th Annual Lakewood Ranch Festival of the Arts is an outdoor fine art festival held on Main Street in downtown Lakewood Ranch, Florida, one of the largest certified green communities in the United States. The event attracts a sophisticated and engaged audience from a desirable community.

Key dates

• Application deadline: January 6, 2027
• Artist notification: January 8, 2027
• Booth fee payment due: February 6, 2027
• Event: March 6–7, 2027

Event hours & location

• Saturday, March 6: Check-in and setup 5:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.; show hours 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 7: Show hours 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Location: Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Application requirements

Minimum 4 images required to apply.

Fees

• Application fee: $30
• Booth fee payment due February 6, 2027 (made directly to Paragon, not through application platform)

Accepted media

• Ceramics: Original clay and porcelain work (no machine-made or mass-produced pieces)
• Digital art: Original works created or altered using a computer (limited editions, signed and numbered)
• Drawing: Dry media and ink-based techniques
• Fiber: Basketry, embroidery, weaving, leatherwork, tapestry, papermaking (no machine tooling or mass production)
• Glass: Original artist-created work (no pressed glass or mass production)
• Graphic & Printmaking: Hand-manipulated plates, stones, or screens (signed and numbered, limited edition; no offset reproductions)
• Jewelry: All jewelry materials accepted (no commercial casts, molds, or production studio work)
• Metalwork: Non-sculptural metal work (no production studio work)
• Mixed media: 2D and 3D works combining multiple materials
• Painting: Oils, acrylics, watercolor (reproductions allowed if signed and limited edition)
• Photography: Prints from original images (editions not to exceed 250)
• Sculpture: Three-dimensional original work in any medium
• Wood: Hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned, or carved wood

Waitlist & booth fee payment

If booth fee payments are not received by February 6, 2027, invited artists will automatically be moved to the waitlist.

Artist services

• Overnight security Saturday evening
• Designated RV parking for Saturday evening

About the venue

Lakewood Ranch is a desirable community with residents enjoying a combined annual income over $100,000. The event is located near University Town Center shopping district with 200+ stores and restaurants, and close to attractions including the Sarasota Polo Club, Sarasota International Cricket Club, eighteen tennis courts, and numerous golf courses. Admission is free and open to the public.