The Downtown Doral Arts Festival is a 2-day, free-to-the-public community event taking place November 14-15, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM along two city blocks of 53rd Street in Downtown Doral, Florida. The festival is located in a vibrant community of dedicated art buyers and supporters of the arts, with anticipated attendance of 8,000 attendees. The beautiful tree-lined street is home to restaurants, coffee houses, nightlife, and other retailers.
Artists are selected by blind jury based on quality of workmanship, originality, and artistic conception. All work must be done solely by the exhibiting artists. The festival accepts work in the following categories: Mixed Media 2-D, Mixed Media 3-D, Ceramics, Digital, Drawing/Graphics, Glass, Jewelry, Painting (Oil & Acrylic), Watercolor, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture/Metal, Fiber (2-D), Fiber (Wearable), and Wood.
The festival offers artist-friendly amenities including Friday setup with staggered times beginning at 12:00 PM, drive-up access for unloading and loading, professional 24-hour security, oversized booth spaces with at least three feet between booths, facility restroom access, reserved artist parking, and free secure parking for artist RVs. The festival is accessible to artists with disabilities, including accessible booths, parking accommodations, and on-site support volunteers.