Lakewood Ranch Art Festival at UTC with Craft Market Place Sarasota County, FL October 2026 HAE

Event Overview

The Lakewood Ranch Art Festival takes place at the Mall at University Town Center (UTC) in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota County, Florida. The venue is a premier shopping and dining hub with over 150 stores and restaurants. The festival is outdoor-based and features both fine art and a separate craft section. Crafters are encouraged to apply and should select 'craft section' as their category when applying.

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: October 21, 2026
• Exhibition dates: October 24–25, 2026
• Set-up: Friday
• Show hours: Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pm

Location & Parking

The Mall at University Town Center, Lakewood Ranch (Sarasota County), Florida. Daytime and overnight parking available near the show site. RV parking is not currently confirmed.

Booth Details

Standard booth size is 10x10. Limited 10x20 booths are available; a double booth image must be submitted and approved.

Media Accepted

• Clay
• Digital
• Fiber
• Glass
• Jewelry
• Mixed media
• Painting
• Photography
• Printmaking/drawing
• Sculpture
• Wood
• Resin
• Craft section

Application & Fees

Minimum 3 images required to apply. Non-refundable jury fee: $35. If invited to participate, submit a booth fee of $575.00 immediately to secure your space (paid directly to Howard Alan Events, not through Zapp). Accepting on Zapp does not secure your space.

Jury Process

Howard Alan Events operates an ongoing jury process; applications are juried in order of date received. Early application is recommended, as the show and/or categories may reach maximum allotment and close. Once closed, applicants are applied to the waitlist only.

About the Organizer

For over 40 years, Howard Alan Events has been America's leading producer of juried street art festivals, known for bringing high-end buying crowds to each event. Website: www.artfestival.com | Email: [email protected] | Phone: (561) 746-6615. Public admission is free with no gate fee.