--- title: Corey Avenue Fall Art & Craft Festival October 2027 description: >- Fall art and craft festival on Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach, FL, for handmade artists and makers. $35 application fee; booths from $350. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/4fca1bb1-cd69-4e5c-b99d-61e7f2f45b86' type: program status: open createdAt: '2026-10-06' updatedAt: '2026-10-06' programType: Festival/fair organization: Corey Area Business Association (CABA) organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/corey-area-business' deadline: '2027-09-01' entryFee: 35 USD location: 'Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL, United States' isOnline: false disciplines: - jewelry and accessories - pottery and ceramics - original art - painting - photography - sculpture - clothing and home décor - mixed media - glass - wood/furniture - 'original art (paintings, photography, sculpture)' - clothing and home decor --- # Corey Avenue Fall Art & Craft Festival October 2027 **Hosted by:** Corey Area Business Association (CABA) **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL, United States | **Deadline:** September 1, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $35 ## About This Program ### Summary The charming Corey Avenue district is set to be transformed once again as the Corey Avenue Art & Craft Festivals return for their 32nd annual season. This popular, long-running tradition transforms the historic Corey Avenue—the cultural and social "heart" of downtown St. Pete Beach—into a lively, open-air marketplace. The avenue is celebrated for its unique blend of "Old Florida" charm and vibrant community, featuring a mix of local businesses and rich history. Hosted by the Corey Area Business Association (CABA), these multi-day festivals are a highlight—a must-visit for tourists, art lovers, and collectors seeking handcrafted treasures. For over three decades, the events have brought world-class artistry to the neighborhood, driving economic activity for exhibitors and local businesses. Visitors are invited to stroll the avenue, meet talented exhibitors, and support the diverse array of small businesses, boutiques, and locally owned restaurants that collectively make Corey Avenue unique. Join us on Corey Avenue for these Additional 2027 dates: January 2-3 / April 10-11 / June 5-6 / December 4-5 All events are pet and family friendly, and admission is FREE. ### General information Accepted Medium Categories Accepting a variety of contemporary art and fine crafts from skilled artisans and craftsmen including: - Jewelry and Accessories - Pottery and Ceramics (Functional and Decorative) - Original Art (Paintings, Photography, Sculpture) - Clothing and Home Décor - Mixed Media - Glass - Wood/Furniture Exhibitor Amenities & Logistics - Operating Hours: All events run from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. - Set-up & Tear-down: Load-in is scheduled for the Saturday morning of the event (e.g., 6:00 am). Load-out begins after breakdown on Sunday (e.g., 5:30 pm). - Local Restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner are available onsite. - Security: Overnight security is provided on Saturday night for two-day events. Wait List Policy - Once accepted spots are filled, a wait list is established, ranked by category. - Wait list artists may be contacted if a space opens up in their category. If contacted, applicants have a 24-hour window to respond and accept the space. ### Booth information and fees Applicant Info: Products made by you! Applications must include three hi-res (3) photos of work and one (1) photo of outdoor booth set up. Optional 30-second video may be uploaded for media B-roll. Applying for an event does not guarantee acceptance. Confirmation or rejection of acceptance will be sent via e-mail and will not be given over the phone without prior written confirmation. Space Sizes: - Exhibitor Spaces are 10'x10' – You must plan for your display to fit within your purchased/assigned space with your storage hidden from public view. - FOOD VENDOR spaces are sold by linear foot. Enter the total footprint you'll need (from tongue to bumper) when opened and fully operational, then recalculate to determine your fee. Application Fee: $35.00 Artist/Crafter: $350 (Items must be handmade by the participant) Local St. Pete Charities/Non-Profits: $350 with proof of 501c3 Fair Trade/Import: $450 - BY INVITATION ONLY – Please provide a description of the process and techniques the producers use to create their products, and how the resulting income and fair trade practices support and benefit their local communities. Commercial/Corporate: $1500 - BY INVITATION ONLY – LIMIT 4. Please describe the services you wish to provide. Resale/Retail: NOT ACCEPTED Mainline Food Vendors: $42.50 per linear foot Single Item Food Vendors: $32.50 per linear foot (10' minimum) - Space assignments, including load in detail, will be sent via e-mail, the week of the event. - Load in: Saturday, 6:00 am Load out: Sunday, 5:30 pm - Overnight Security Provided ### Jury details How applications are evaluated: As they are Submitted Average number of applications submitted each year: 70 Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 60 Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event: 0 Vendors that are excluded/ineligible: Retail & Resale ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** jewelry and accessories, pottery and ceramics, original art, painting, photography, sculpture, clothing and home décor, mixed media, glass, wood/furniture, original art (paintings, photography, sculpture), clothing and home decor - **Note:** Products must be made by the applicant. Resale and retail are not accepted. Fair Trade/Import and Commercial/Corporate vendors are by invitation only. Local St. Pete charities and non-profits must provide proof of 501c3 status. ### Additional Requirements - Three hi-res photos of your work - One photo of your outdoor booth set up - Optional 30-second video of your work ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 6, 2026 - **Deadline:** September 1, 2027 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14812