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This Year, Make Paragon Art or Music Festivals... YOUR Festivals!
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Experience Nationally Recognized Excellence...
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Paragon Festivals consistently sets the gold standard for art and music celebrations across the country. When you partner with or attend a Paragon event, you are plugging into a nationally celebrated tradition of excellence. Our festivals have earned repeated placement in the most prestigious rankings and publications, proving our dedication to top-tier quality year after year.
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Why Paragon Stands Out...
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Critically Acclaimed: Consistently ranked in Sunshine Artist Magazine's elite "Top 100" fine art and craft festivals nationwide.
Media Favorites: Proudly recognized as standout community celebrations by SRQ Magazine, Sarasota Magazine, and USA Today.
Proven Consistency: We deliver seamless, high-caliber event production that draws loyal crowds and top-tier artisans time and time again.
"Bringing communities together through world-class art, vibrant music, and unforgettable experiences—consistently rated among the best in America."
- Boutique: smaller shows of 80 to 150 artisans, less competition
- High quality artwork: only original, creative and handmade artwork – no buy-sell or reps
- Strong demographics: we have the best “dirt” in the industry, locating our events in areas with high-end demographics and both the means and desire to acquire artwork
- Strong media partnerships: we develop relationships with the top media sources in each venue and develop comprehensive and aggressive marketing strategies to promote our events
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QUICK LINKS TO OUR FESTIVALS!
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Paragon events are always about Original - Quality - Boutique
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Join us for the fourth annual St. Armands Festival of the Arts, held in the vibrant and picturesque setting of St. Armands Circle. This year’s event takes place October 17–18, 2026.
St. Armands has consistently performed well across all art mediums since 2014, drawing a loyal and enthusiastic audience.
The show attracts art lovers from across the region, including St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Venice, Englewood, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda.
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Join us for the 13th annual Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival, November 14–15, 2026, at JD Hamel Park, located in downtown Sarasota, FL. Since 2013, this juried outdoor event has welcomed steady crowds and generated strong sales across all mediums.
Sarasota is home to a sophisticated, art-buying community and a vibrant cultural scene, making it an ideal location for fine art shows. The event remains boutique, limited to under 120 artists, to ensure high quality and a diverse range of original work.
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Join us for the 14th Annual Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival on January 2-3, 2027.
It will be held at DJ Hamel Park in beautiful downtown Sarasota. This boutique fine art event features under 100 juried artists and welcomes an engaged, art-loving audience that supports a wide variety of mediums.
Patrons are inquisitive, inspired, and purchase all art mediums. The Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival remains a strong and growing fine art festival that has steady crowds from start to finish each year providing strong sales.
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Join us for the 13th annual St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival. This fine art festival takes place at the beautiful venue of South Straub Park in the Waterfront Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg, across the street to the south of the Museum of Fine Arts - St. Petersburg.
The event was rated number 9 in USA Today’s top 100 Art Shows 2024!
For the past several years St. Petersburg has been named the #1 arts destination for mid-sized American cities. The Fine Art Festival is located between Beach Drive NE and Bayshore Drive NE overlooking Tampa Bay.
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Join us for the 3rd annual Wellen Park Fine Art Festival, set amidst the beautiful Downtown Wellen Park in Venice, Florida.
This event will take place on February 13-14, 2027, showcasing the finest in original artwork from talented artists across various mediums.
Wellen Park is a vibrant, master-planned community and one of the fastest-growing in the U.S., known for its scenic trails, upscale dining, and lively Downtown district. With a median household income of approximately $99,600, it offers an ideal setting for a fine art show that draws a sophisticated and engaged audience.
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Join us for the 5th annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts, downtown Sarasota on February 27-28, 2027!
This event will be held at JD Hamel Park in beautiful downtown Sarasota. This boutique show features under 100 juried artists and welcomes an engaged, art-loving audience that supports a wide variety of mediums.
Patrons are inquisitive, inspired, and purchase all art mediums. The Sarasota Festival of the Arts remains a strong and growing fine art festival that has steady crowds from start to finish each year providing strong sales.
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Upcoming Seafood & Music Festivals!
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Join us for the 11th Annual Sarasota Winter Seafood & Music Festival, January 8-10, 2027, at the Sarasota Fairgrounds in Sarasota, FL!
Festival Hours:
• Friday: 4:00 PM-10:00 PM (Friday participation is optional for all vendors.)
• Saturday: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM (Participation after 6:00 PM is optional for all vendors.)
• Sunday: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
This popular weekend event features live entertainment, freshly prepared seafood, and a vibrant boutique-style arts and crafts market, attracting visitors from throughout the Sarasota area and beyond.
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Join us for the 5th Annual Punta Gorda Seafood & Music Festival, taking place January 15–17, 2027!
This popular three-day event features live music, arts & crafts, and freshly prepared seafood, creating a vibrant community celebration. The festival attracts visitors from across southwest Florida, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, Venice, Englewood, and Sarasota, making it a fantastic opportunity to grow your client base and reach new customers.
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Join us on January 22-24, 2027, for the 5th Annual Coquina Beach Seafood & Music Festival!
This event will be held at beautiful Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island. Festival hours are Friday 4 pm-10 pm (Friday evening is optional for all vendors), Saturday 11 am-10 pm (Saturday 6 pm-10 pm is optional for all vendors), and Sunday 11 am-6 pm.
This vibrant event combines live music, freshly prepared seafood, and a boutique-style Arts & Crafts Market, creating a fun and memorable experience for thousands of attendees.
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Join us on January 29-31, 2027 at Centennial Park in Fort Myers for the 6th Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival.
Hours are Friday 4 pm-10 pm (Friday night being open is optional for all vendors), Saturday 11 am-10 pm (Saturday evening 6 pm-10 pm is optional for all vendors), and Sunday 11 am-6 pm.
This vibrant three-day event blends live music, freshly prepared seafood, and a boutique-style arts and crafts market.
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Join us for the 13th annual St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival.
This fine art festival takes place at the beautiful venue of South Straub Park in the Waterfront Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg, across the street to the south of the Museum of Fine Arts - St. Petersburg.
The event was rated number 9 in USA Today’s top 100 Art Shows 2024!
For the past several years St. Petersburg has been named the #1 arts destination for mid-sized American cities. The St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival is located between Beach Drive NE and Bayshore Drive NE overlooking Tampa Bay.
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Join us for the 7th annual Englewood Seafood & Music Festival, taking place February 26-28, 2027! at the Englewood Elks Lodge in Englewood, Florida.
This vibrant 3-day event blends live music, freshly prepared seafood, and a boutique-style arts and crafts marketplace.
It’s an excellent opportunity to grow your customer base on Florida’s southwest coast during high season. Englewood draws strong attendance from Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral.
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Join us on March 12-14, 2027, for the 3rd annual Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival held at G.T. Bray Park.
This vibrant 3-day event blends live music, freshly prepared seafood, and a boutique-style arts and crafts marketplace.
It’s an excellent opportunity to grow your customer base on Florida’s southwest coast during high season. Manatee County draws strong attendance from Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral.
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Join us for the 6th annual Bonita Springs Seafood & Music Festival on March 19-21, 2027
Old 41 & Bonita Beach Road at the spacious field next to the Poker Room.
Hours are:
Friday 4 pm-10 pm (Friday night being open is optional for all vendors),
Saturday 11 am-10 pm (Saturday evening 6 pm-10 pm is optional for all vendors),
Sunday 11 am-6 pm.
This vibrant three-day event blends live music, freshly prepared seafood, and a boutique-style arts and crafts market.
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Join us for the 6th annual Punta Gorda Seafood & Music Festival, April 2-4, 2027 held at Laishley Park.
This vibrant 3-day event blends live music, freshly prepared seafood, and a boutique-style arts and crafts marketplace.
It’s an excellent opportunity to grow your customer base on Florida’s southwest coast during high season. Charlotte County draws strong attendance from Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral.
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