You can be a part of this FABULOUS Fine Art event...

October 25 & 26, 2025

in Downtown Ocala, Florida

(Deadline July 15, 2025)

Great Crowds & Nice Prize Money...

The Fine Arts for Ocala Festival draws 40,000 + attendees annually,making it one of the premier arts shows in the Southeast United States! Over 160 artists from across the country will compete for $27,000 in prize money awarded by two prestigious judges. Artists will be chosen by a panel of independent judges.

For 58 years the Ocala Arts Festival has been one of the top fall shows in Central Florida...

The Ocala Arts Festival, established in 1966 by Fine Arts For Ocala (FAFO), is a prestigious outdoor fine art event in Central Florida that draws over 40,000 visitors annually. FAFO is a non-profit organization led by no more than 25 volunteers, and promotes fine arts and enhances art education in the community. It is held every year on the 4th Saturday and Sunday of October. This year it will be on October 25th and 26th, 2025.

Artists are invited to apply for the 58th Annual Ocala Arts Festival. Minimum 150 artists to be invited, with special considerations for prior award winners.

FACTS ABOUT THE SHOW...

The 58th Ocala Arts Festival is in Historic Downtown Ocala, Florida

• Applications due by Midnight of July 15th, 2025
• Blind judging will be completed by July 31st.
• Please update your images. Our Jurors only see the images you submit and your ID. They do not know who you are, how many times you have been in Ocala Art Festival, or the awards you have won.
• ​Notification of acceptance: by August 15th. 
• Booth Fees are due on September 15th
• Standard Booth: $300.00 (tax included)
• Corner Booth: $400.00 Booth Fee (tax included) 36 Corner Booths available

2025 JUDGING & AWARDS

• Jury panel selected for their art expertise.
• $27,000 in awards, including a $5,000 Best In Show.
• Judging based on originality, creativity and booth presentation.

CATEGORIES

• Clay, Digital Art, Drawing and Graphics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media (2D), Mixed Media (3D), Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Watercolor and Wood.

ARTIST BENEFITS

• 24-Hour Security
• Artist Packet
• Artist and assistants name tags
• Complimentary water & snacks on both days
• Friday Check-In & Set-Up. Saturday Check-In available but must be set up by 9am.
• Load-In access booth directly with vehicle
• Artists’ Oasis with refreshments available all day
• Free parking, free Handicap parking and free RV and trailer parking provided
• Booth sitting staffed by volunteers
• Saturday and Sunday morning breakfast
• Saturday Night Artists’ Dinner & Awards Presentation
• Art Festival Program distributed at the event and archived on FAFO.org website
• Artist directory on our website for additional exposure
• Award winners featured on FAFO.org website & Facebook
• Social media coverage, & artists websites with live links, if provided, will be featured on FAFO.org
• Extensive media promotions throughout central Florida leading up to the festival
• 40,000+ guests in attendance 

QUICK LINKS..

Fine Arts For Ocala

PO Box 6229

Ocala, FL 34478-6229

(352) 867-0355

Email: fafoocala@gmail.com

A great festival for both artists & shoppers!