The Marco Island Art in the Park is a boutique art & fine craft show allowing for less competition, less crossover booths and more potential opportunities to connect with shoppers. We cater to the makers, artists and handcrafters of the world. This is the original Marco Island Art in the Park. This will be the 4th year doing a monthly Art in The Park all situated at Veteran's Park, Park Ave. 5th year of doing events in Veteran's Community Park.
- Open Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm
- Apply early and save $50 - $299 if paid before Oct 6, $349 if paid after
- May apply in up to 2 categories
Event setup is Saturday morning 6:30am to 9am. There are 4 dates for this location. Additional dates: December 5-6, 2026, February 13-14, 2027, March 13-14, 2027. Focus is on handmade & artist designed items but the jury will consider unique/creative gift ideas, authors, inventors and designers. Each event juried separately. You may apply to one or all. Participating in one does not guarantee you will be accepted every month.
The largest of the 10,000 Islands, this affluent beach and boating resort island has a small-town character. It is home to the JW Marriott Marco Island Resort and Hilton Marco Island Resort, a golf club, a yacht club, a country club, parks, and nature areas. The six-mile crescent beach on Marco Island is among the widest in Florida and features bright white, sugar sand, and bountiful shelling.
General information
The artists are selected through a review of their work by a panel of experts. For all events, we will accept the following:
- artist - made by my hands
- artist - production/studio work - no more than 2 assistants
- artist - studio work with more than 2 assistants
- craft - made by my own hands
- craft - production/studio work - no more than 2 assistants
- inventor - created an innovative concept that is put into production
- designer - creates all designs and images that may be utilized in final creation
- other, describe - this includes fair trade and anything NOT made by your hands
- sponsor - (start $600) All other service businesses looking to sell a service or product
Sponsors are home service repairs, car dealerships, and any large contract type retailer, limited to no more than 4 at this event. Easy load in and load out next to booth, weather providing. Setup is 6:30am to 9am Saturday. All vehicles must be off festival footprint by 9am. There is NO day before setup.
Vendor Amenities:
- Participating artists listed on Facebook event page for each event
- Categories capped with no more than 25% jewelry
- Designated reserved unloading area
- Only 66 booth spaces available
- Staff support on location throughout event
- Marketing & Advertising - social media ads, posters, rack cards, local tourism websites, local area signs and print ads
Rules and regulations
- The applicants are selected through a review of their work by a panel of qualified experts. The top applicants in their categories are selected according to their skill and quality of work.
- You may submit an application in up to two categories.
- Any and all jewelry must apply in the jewelry category; if not juried into jewelry you may not sell or display it.
- All participating artists must use a white tent.
- No pets allowed except on a short leash or in a crate, with prior written notice and insurance.
- You must be open for full event hours; no one-day opportunities.
- We require four photos or slides of your product and one booth photo included with your application.
- Application must include a non-refundable jury fee.
Booth information and fees
Jury Fee: early bird $15 before 8/05, $25 after. Booth Fee: $299 if payment received before 2/10/27, $349 after. Corner booth: additional $75. 15' by 10' Booth = $449 before 2/10/27, $499 after. 20' by 10' Double Booth = $598 before 2/10/27, $698 after.
Booth spaces are approximately 10' wide by 10' deep with at least 2 feet between booths. Booth and a half and double booths also available on a limited basis.
Refund and cancellation policy
There are no rain dates. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required for every event signed up for. There will be no refunds or credits if a show is cancelled due to rain, floods, hurricanes or other forces of nature. There will be no refunds on artist cancellations within 70 days of the event. Credit will be issued if Blue Ribbon Events, LLC is notified in writing at least 60 days prior to an event. Credit must be used within 18 months.
Jury details
Average number of applications submitted each year: 35. Average number of artists selected: 30. How images are viewed: computer monitor. Number of jurors scoring applications: 3. Jurors score separately from various locations using a single jury panel for all medium categories, scale 1-7. The jury process is closed.