📅 Dec 12, 2026
Jacksonville Festival of the Arts 2027 (Metropolitan Park)
📍 Jacksonville, FL• Metropolitain Park
Celebrate the season at the Jacksonville Arts Festival in the charming historic downtown of Jacksonville, Florida. This festive community event transforms the courthouse square and surrounding streets into a winter marketplace filled with holiday lights, live music, and family activities. Visitors enjoy a traditional tree-lighting ceremony, Santa visits, local choirs and school performances, a Christmas parade, and a lively holiday gift market. The vendor area features handmade goods, seasonal décor, candles, boutique clothing, specialty foods, and unique gifts perfect for holiday shopping. Downtown shops and restaurants remain open late, creating a warm and welcoming small-town holiday atmosphere. The festival draws families from across Barrow County and surrounding communities including Bethlehem, Auburn, Statham, and the west Athens area. Attendance is strong throughout the evening, especially around the parade and tree lighting.
💰 $275 - $500⭐ Juried🌳 Outdoor