--- title: Corey Avenue Spring Art & Craft Festival April 2027 description: >- Art and craft festival on Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL, in April 2027: 10x10 booths for handmade work, $35 application fee. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/ae6ab0c3-0f4d-4e4a-bf56-2d4a5144dfbf' 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: '2027-03-01' 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 (painting, photography, sculpture)' - jewelry - ceramics - wood - furniture - clothing - home decor --- # Corey Avenue Spring Art & Craft Festival April 2027 **Hosted by:** Corey Area Business Association (CABA) **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL, United States | **Deadline:** March 1, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $35 ## About This Program ### About This Call The Corey Avenue Art & Craft Festivals return for their 33rd annual season, transforming the historic Corey Avenue into a lively, open-air marketplace. The charming Corey Avenue district is set to be transformed once again as the Corey Avenue Art & Craft Festivals return for their 33rd 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 / June 5-6 / October 9-10 / 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. 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 Commercial/Corporate: $1500 - BY INVITATION ONLY – LIMIT 4 Resale/Retail: NOT ACCEPTED 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 Average number of applications submitted each year: 70 Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 60 How returning artists are selected: history of participation Vendors that are excluded/ineligible: retail and resale How images are viewed by jurors: computer monitor Jurors score applications using the following scale: Yes, No, or Maybe Number of jurors scoring applications: 2 Jury process is closed. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Disciplines:** jewelry and accessories, pottery and ceramics, original art, painting, photography, sculpture, clothing and home décor, mixed media, glass, wood/furniture, original art (painting, photography, sculpture), jewelry, ceramics, wood, furniture, clothing, home decor - **Note:** Both Artist and Non-Artist Vendor applications are accepted. Resale/Retail is not accepted. Fair Trade/Import and Commercial/Corporate categories are by invitation only, with the latter limited to 4 spots. Vendors excluded/ineligible per jury process: retail and resale. ### Additional Requirements - 3 hi-res photos of work - 1 photo of outdoor booth set up - optional 30-second video (media B-roll) - $35.00 application fee ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 6, 2026 - **Deadline:** March 1, 2027 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14807