2026 holiday season

Christmas & Holiday Craft Fairs in Sarasota, FL

15 holiday markets, Christmas bazaars, and craft shows in Sarasota from Nov 11, 2026 through Christmas Eve.

Holiday Fairs

Nov 11

First Event

440

Across Florida

Every craft fair and market from November 1 through Christmas Eve is listed, since that is when holiday shopping happens. 🎄 Holiday marks the 4 whose name says holiday.

November holiday fairs in Sarasota(9)

📅 Nov 11, 2026🔁 Recurring

Sarasota- Eat Drink & Shop by the Bay

📍 Sarasota, FL• JD Hamel Park

This Florida Food Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths.

🌳 Outdoor

📅 Nov 11, 2026🔁 Recurring

Sarasota-Eat Drink & Shop by the Bay

📍 Sarasota, FL• JD Hamel Park

This Florida Food Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths.

🌳 Outdoor

📅 Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 16, 2026

Siesta Key Crystal Classic Int'L Sandsculpting Festival

📍 Sarasota, FL• Siesta Key Public Beach

This Florida Art Competition will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $8 - $10. This event will also include: amateur contest, demonstrations, lessons.

💰 $800🌳 Outdoor

📅 Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival November 2026 (Paragon Festivals)

📍 Sarasota, FL• JD Hamel Park, Gulfstream and Main Street.

Join us for the 13th annual Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival, November 14-15, 2026, at JD Hamel Park, located in downtown Sarasota, FL. Since 2013, this juried outdoor event has welcomed steady crowds and generated strong sales across all mediums. Sarasota is home to a sophisticated, art-buying community and a vibrant cultural scene, making it an ideal location for fine art shows. The event remains boutique, limited to under 120 artists, to ensure high quality and a diverse range of original work. Paragon Festivals: Original - Quality - Boutique!

💰 $100 - $990⭐ Juried🌳 Outdoor

📅 Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

St. Armands Circle Art Festival 37th Annual (Sarasota, FL) Howard Alan Events November 2026

📍 Sarasota, FL• St Armands Circle, St Armands Key

Situated in this tropical haven, the St. Armands Circle Art Festival draws in thousands of art enthusiasts eager to acquire exquisite and distinctive pieces. The combination of the vibrant community and the picturesque setting contributes to the festival's ongoing success each year.

⭐ Juried🌳 Outdoor

📅 Nov 15, 2026🔁 Recurring

Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival

📍 Sarasota, FL• Downtown Sarasota in JD Hamel Park

This Florida Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.

⭐ Juried🌳 Outdoor

📅 Nov 15, 2026🔁 Recurring

Sarasota Fine Art Show™ - November

📍 Sarasota, FL• JD Hamel Park on Gulfstream Ave

This Florida Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: youth art competition for grades k-8 or ages 5-13, all student entries accepted.

💰 $50⭐ Juried🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

📅 Nov 15, 2026

Sarasota Indie Market & Plant Swap

📍 Sarasota, FL• Salt Your Soul Gift Co.

Curated outdoor market featuring local makers, artists, small businesses, plant vendors, vintage finds & more.

📅 Nov 15, 2026🔁 Recurring

Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival

📍 Sarasota, FL• J.D. Hamel Park

This Florida Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.

💰 $50⭐ Juried🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

December holiday fairs in Sarasota(6)

📅 Dec 5, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026

Spirit Fest® Sarasota Metaphysical, Holistic & Crystal

📍 Sarasota, FL• Sarasota Fairgrounds, Robarts Arena

This Florida Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $12 - $18. This event will also include: speakers, readings, demonstrations.

🎄 Holiday📅 Dec 6, 2026

Season 6 Holiday Market Kick-Off with Santa

📍 Sarasota, FL• Building G-2, 5041 Ringwood Meadow

Don't miss Santa this Holiday Season! Bring the entire family down to the Meadows Farmers Market to spread some Holiday Cheer!

🎄 Holiday📅 Dec 12, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026

Atomic Holiday Bazaar

📍 Sarasota, FL• Robarts Arena at the Sarasota Fairgrounds

This Florida Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.

🏠 Indoor

🎄 Holiday📅 Dec 13, 2026

Holiday Art Mart

📍 Sarasota, FL• Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Experience artful inspiration and get your gifts while enjoying the atmosphere of the Gallery Lounge.

🎄 Holiday📅 Dec 18, 2026

TLC Holiday Night Market at Aleur

📍 Sarasota, FL• ALEUR-Event Collective

Shop 30+ vendors, discover holiday gifts, and enjoy festive photo ops at The Local Collective’s free Holiday Night Market at Aleur.

📅 Dec 19, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026

Sarasota Fine Art Show by Hot Works - December 19 & 20, 2026

📍 Sarasota, FL• Outside at JD Hamel Park, 1 Island Park Drive (outdoors on Gulfstream Avenue)

JD Hamel Park, located in downtown Sarasota across from Marina Jack's offers a prime setting, with strong visibility from US-41/Tamiami Trail. This high-traffic area attracts seasonal tourists and affluent residents, creating an ideal audience for a high-quality art show. The park's picturesque, historic setting features an expansive lawn and a large parking area, making it both beautiful and highly functional for exhibitors and patrons. Three shows: October 31 & November 1, 2026 December 19 & 20, 2026 March 6 & 7, 2027 The venue is exceptionally show-friendly, offering Friday move-in, cold water, fruit, and ample convenient parking. For added convenience, Hot Works provides Light Dome tents ($275) and Light Dome Tents w/ProPanels ($475) for rent, includes set up and tear down. Hot Works supports each event with a comprehensive, high-impact marketing campaign designed to attract serious art buyers.

💰 $475 - $1020⭐ Juried🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

Holiday shopping in Sarasota this season

The first Sarasota holiday fair is Sarasota- Eat Drink & Shop by the Bay on Nov 11, 2026, and the last is Sarasota Fine Art Show by Hot Works on Dec 19, 2026. 9 are in November, and 6 in December. Venues this year include JD Hamel Park, Siesta Key Public Beach, JD Hamel Park, Gulfstream and Main Street..

Sarasota accounts for 15 of the 440 holiday fairs listed in Florida. See the Florida holiday craft fair list for shows within driving distance, or every Sarasota craft fair for events outside the holiday window.

Still accepting vendors

St. Armands Circle Art Festival 37th Annual (Sarasota, FL) Howard Alan Events November 2026
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

More holiday fairs

Other Florida cities

Miami33 fairs
Tampa19 fairs
Jacksonville18 fairs
Fort Lauderdale14 fairs
St. Petersburg14 fairs
West Palm Beach11 fairs
Orlando10 fairs
Delray Beach9 fairs
Boca Raton8 fairs
Lakeland8 fairs

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Sarasota holiday craft fair FAQ

When are the Christmas craft fairs in Sarasota, FL in 2026?

Sarasota has 15 holiday craft fairs listed between Nov 11, 2026 and Dec 19, 2026: Sarasota- Eat Drink & Shop by the Bay (Nov 11, 2026); Sarasota-Eat Drink & Shop by the Bay (Nov 11, 2026); Siesta Key Crystal Classic Int'L Sandsculpting Festival (Nov 13, 2026); Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival November 2026 (Paragon Festivals) (Nov 14, 2026); and 11 more.

Where are the holiday markets held in Sarasota?

This season's Sarasota holiday fairs are at JD Hamel Park, Siesta Key Public Beach, JD Hamel Park, Gulfstream and Main Street., St Armands Circle, St Armands Key and 10 other venues. Each listing has the address and hours.

How much is a booth at a Sarasota holiday craft fair?

Booth fees on the Sarasota holiday fairs that publish them run from $50 to $1020. Holiday shows tend to be the most expensive of the year because they draw the biggest crowds.

How do I sell at a Christmas craft fair in Sarasota?

1 of the Sarasota holiday fairs is still accepting vendors; St. Armands Circle Art Festival 37th Annual (Sarasota closes applications on Nov 12, 2026. Open a listing for its application link, and see the Florida holiday page for shows in nearby towns.