The 51st Annual Mainsail Art Festival will be held in St. Pete's waterfront Vinoy Park on March 28 & 29, 2026.
Ranked as one of the Top 14 Fine Art & Design Shows in the U.S. by Sunshine Artist Magazine, America’s premier art show and festival guide, the Mainsail Art Festival features 250+ Juried Fine Art & Craft Exhibitors in Ceramics, Digital Art, Fibers, Glass, Graphics, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil/Acrylic, Photography, Sculpture, Watercolor and Wood.
There are $60,000 in Cash Awards, including $10,000 Best of Show. Explore more event details.
Festival Details:
- FREE Admission
- Live music & entertainment
- Young at ART Student show & awards
- Kids Create Art activity tent
- Culinary Arts food court
- Blankets and chairs are allowed
- No pets (service animals are allowed)
- No coolers or outside food & drink
Parking:
- Paid parking available at Sundial and South Core garages, and Beach Drive
- Free event shuttles from 1st St. South & Central to Vinoy Park: Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Trolleys will be equipped with a wheelchair lift.
Event Category
- Annual Festivals & Events
- Arts & Crafts
- Cultural
- Festivals
- Food + Drink
- Kids
- Music & Concerts
Guest Information
- Family-Friendly
- Free Admission
- Outdoor Event