# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Festival of the Arts
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Festival of the Arts
October 24 & 25, 2026
Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Mattie Kelly Dugas Pavilion Green | Destin, Florida
Admission and parking are free.

Celebrating its 31st year, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) Festival of the Arts is one of Northwest Florida’s premier juried fine arts festivals, bringing together more than 100 acclaimed artists from across the country for a colorful weekend of art, music, food and family fun.

Stroll the Festival grounds and discover an exceptional collection of original artwork in a variety of mediums. Meet the artists, watch live demonstrations and find one-of-a-kind pieces to take home. Throughout the weekend, enjoy continuous live entertainment, hands-on children’s activities, an art raffle, local food vendors, a beer and wine garden, and more. On Saturday, festivalgoers can also cast their votes for the coveted People’s Choice Award.

Festival attendees will have the opportunity to meet 2026 Featured Poster Artist Jamie Babula of Panama City Beach and view her hyperrealistic colored-pencil artwork, Drawn to Paint, created especially for this year’s Festival. The original artwork will be offered in a Silent Auction benefiting MKAF.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/destin/2026-festival-of-the-arts/200030738511126
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, fine-arts, kids
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 65

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Destin
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4323 Commons Dr W, Destin, FL, United States, Florida 32541
- **lat**: 30.3934
- **long**: -86.44495
- **full address**: 4323 Commons Dr W, Destin, FL, United States, Florida 32541

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Festival of the Arts being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Festival of the Arts takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am at 4323 Commons Dr W, Destin, FL, United States, Florida 32541.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Festival of the Arts?
  - **A:** 2026 Festival of the Arts is organized by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Festival of the Arts is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Destin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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