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What to Expect at the Festival
The 11th Annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts is set to return to Downtown Sanford on April 29th and 30th, 2023. This highly anticipated event is expected to attract over 55,000 visitors of all ages who will take over the iconic brick streets of Historic Downtown Sanford. Over 150 acclaimed local, regional, and national artists will participate in the festival, showcasing a variety of art media, from painting and pottery to sculpture and jewelry. Find your perfect Sanford hotel> Click here
Aside from art exhibitions, attendees can look forward to Art-in-Action, where live art demonstrations will be held, and a variety of daily festival features including live music entertainment, culinary arts food court, craft beer, and art workshops. The festival is free to attend, with free parking available. Find your perfect Sanford hotel> Click here
When and Where to Attend
The festival will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The total event route encompasses First Street, Myrtle Avenue, Palmetto Avenue, and 2nd Street in Historic Downtown Sanford.
Art-for-Kids Scholarship Program
The St. Johns River Festival of the Arts, a non-profit 501C (3), proudly sponsors “Art-for-Kids,” a scholarship program designed to encourage an appreciation and understanding of the arts. Proceeds from the art festival provide art instruction and education to children in Seminole County regardless of their ability to pay, in a safe, full-service art center. Find your perfect Sanford hotel> Click here
Final Thoughts
The St. Johns River Festival of the Arts is an event meant for the community to enjoy, and the 11th annual event promises to continue its tradition of bringing people together for the sake of art appreciation and fostering that appreciation in future generations. This premier art experience boasts of over 150 regionally and nationally accredited fine artists and craftsmen that will line Sanford’s charming brick streets with a selection of paintings, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, photography, jewelry, blown glass and much more. Find your perfect Sanford hotel> Click here
Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts on April 29th and 30th, 2023, and experience a variety of art exhibitions, Art-in-Action, live music entertainment, culinary arts food court, and art workshops. Don’t miss this opportunity to appreciate and support the arts while enjoying the vibrant community of Downtown Sanford! For more information, visit www.stjohnsriverartfest.com Find your perfect Sanford hotel> Click here.
