About the Festival
The Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Festival takes place on Sullivan Street in Punta Gorda, FL, featuring a variety of handcrafted works from artists. The event is free for public admission and offers a vibrant atmosphere with local culture and heritage.
The show will now take place on March 27th & 28th, 2027. Punta Gorda is situated between Sarasota and Fort Myers along Florida's west coast. The event takes place on the delightful Sullivan Street, right in the center of Punta Gorda. With its rich culture, heritage, and vibrant crowds, Punta Gorda serves as an excellent setting for the Spring craft festival. The well-known Sullivan Street area boasts tasty restaurants and fantastic shopping options, making it a perfect spot.
General Information
Thank you for applying to American Craft Endeavors! We have an ongoing jury process and applications are juried in order of date received. We recommend that you apply early, as the show and/or categories could meet maximum allotment causing closures. Therefore, once the show and/or categories are closed, applicants are applying for the wait list only. Show dates and information are subject to change and will be announced immediately.
Upon receiving an invitation to participate in the show, you will need to submit a deposit/booth fee immediately to secure your space. Simply ACCEPTING on Zapp will not secure your space in the show. If invited, you cannot pay for our shows on Zapp; your invitation email will contain payment instructions. Please note that your invitation email may go to your SPAM folder, so please also check your Zapp show status.
- Apply early!
- Booth fee is $450.00
- All booth fee payments are paid directly to American Craft Endeavors, not Zapp.
- Deadline date = last day applications accepted
- Invited? …Submit deposit/booth fee immediately!
- Reminder: Accepting on Zapp does not secure space
Venue: Sullivan Street in Punta Gorda, FL
Public Admission: Free, no gate
Parking: Daytime Available for RVs and standard size vehicles Spaces: 10x10, 10x15 and 10x20 booth spaces Show Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm Set-Up: Saturday Security: Overnight Security will be onsite Promotion: American Craft Endeavors has a reputation of bringing out a high-end buying crowd to each of its events. For the Punta Gorda Craft Festival, we will be working with News Press and Charlotte Sun.
Mediums: Candles, Ceramics/Clay/Pottery, Clothing, Dips/Sauces, Fiber, Furniture, Glass, Hair accessories, Handbags, Hats, Jewelry, Metal Art, Mixed Media, Paintings, Pet Accessories, Photography, Plants, Resin, Sculpture, Soaps/lotions, Wood
For over 40 years, American Craft Endeavors has been Florida's leading producer of juried street craft festivals. Combine some of the best downtown streets in the US, develop a great marketing plan, include a high caliber of crafters, and you have an American Craft Endeavor Show.
Rules and Regulations
Requirements to apply
- 3 Images of work
- 1 image of 10x10 outdoor display with white canopy tent. INDOOR displays WILL NOT be accepted.
- Biography or website of yourself and work
- Jury Fee (Non-refundable Application Fee): $20.00
Print Policy
American Craft Endeavors will allow a limited quantity of offset prints, giclees, and reproduced work that must be clearly labeled as such.
Jury Information
- This competitive show is limited to the number of exhibitors we can accept, chosen by a jury of highly qualified, talented, experienced craftspeople.
- All participants in the show will be chosen by this jury, which meets weekly.
- Zapp will be updated when categories and/or the show closes; wait list applications will then be accepted.
- Please allow 2 to 4 weeks to process your application once received in our office.
- You will not be charged a late fee if we receive your application more than 30 days before the show date and are informed of your acceptance within 30 days of the show.
Exhibitor Standards
- Artwork must be original, handcrafted, and directly created and showcased by the approved individual artist or through a collaboration between two artists.
- The participation of teams or companies is prohibited.
- The artist or craftsperson whose work has been accepted is required to be present throughout the event to engage with patrons.
- Subletting or sharing of space is prohibited.
- The use of kits, imported goods, or mass-produced items is strictly prohibited.
- One medium only per booth is permitted.
AI Usage Policy
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the creative process is permitted for inspiration and idea development only. Any use of AI must be disclosed as part of the application process. Artwork submitted for exhibition must be the original, handcrafted creation of the artist. Works generated mainly by AI are not eligible for participation.
Booth Information and Fees
- Displays must be professional and aesthetically pleasing.
- All tents MUST be white.
- Handwritten signs and sale signs are strictly prohibited.
- Ribbons won from other shows may NOT be displayed.
- Exhibitors are responsible for making their tents sturdy against wind, rain, etc. (40lb weights per tent leg is required).
Booth spaces are approximately 10' wide by 10' deep. Space and a half and double booths are also available on a limited basis.
Booth fees include Florida state sales tax.
BOOTH FEES:
- Single Booth (10' x 10'): $450.00
- Booth and a Half (10' x 15'): $675.00
- Double Booth (10' x 20'): $900.00
Jury Details
- Average number of applications submitted each year: 120
- Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 100
- Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event: 00
- Images are viewed by jurors using ZAPP® JuryBuddy™ high-definition projection equipment.
- Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed by application received date.