Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

62nd Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Returns to Central Park May 14-16, 2021 .. @WPSAF #WinterParkArts #CentralFlorida #ArtFestivals

- Michelle Snow

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival will return for its 62nd year to Central Park on Park Ave in Winter Park this weekend, May 14-16, 2021.

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Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Returns March 20-22, 2015

- Michelle Snow

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival 2015 poster by John CarolloThe Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious juried outdoor art festivals, and it returns to delight Central Florida art lovers the weekend of March 20-22.

Every year 225 national and international artists are selected to attend the show. Booths are set up in Central Park, and along Park Avenue, where over 350,000 visitors will enjoy the original works of art.

There will also be live entertainment throughout the festival, as well as food and drink for purchase.

The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is free to attend. For more information, visit wpsaf.org.

[Poster art by John Carollo]

2013 Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival to Take Place March 15-17

- Michelle Snow

winterpark-sidewalkartfestArt lovers will be descending upon Winter Park the weekend of March 15-17, for the 2013 Sidewalk Art Festival.

The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious juried outdoor art festivals, and each year, it draws in more than 350,000 people over the course of the weekend.

Set up along Park Ave, visitors can stroll and check out the participating artist booths at their own pace. There will also be live musical entertainment from the likes of Steve Cole, Matt Shenk Band, Rich Walker Trio, Brian Simpson, and Jeff Kashiwa.

The best part is that it is totally free to attend.

Hours for the event are: Friday from 9am to 6pm; Saturday from 9am to 6pm; and Sunday from 9am to 5pm.

This is the 54th year the festival has been held, and it really is a fun outing for the whole family. For more information, please visit wpsaf.org.

Orlando This Weekend: March 18-20, 2011

- Michelle Snow

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?  Here’s a round-up of concerts and other events happening in the Orlando area this weekend.

Friday, March 18:

  • Bok Tower

    Beowulf at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center – $20

  • Bloody Jug Band with guests at BackBooth – $5
  • Broadway Across America Presents: Wicked at the Bob Carr P.A.C. – $37 -$150
  • Circle Mirror Transformation at Mad Cow Theater – $27
  • Days of the New with guests at Firestone Live – $20
  • Epcot Flower & Garden Festival featuring Chubby Checker and the Wildcats at Walt Disney World – Free with Park Admission
  • Equus at the Pointe Orlando P.A.C. – $20 / $35 (with dinner)
  • John Frank with guests at The Social – $7
  • Freud’s Last Session at Mad Cow Theater – $24
  • Hayfire at The Barn in Sanford – Free
  • In the After and guests at The Haven Lounge in Winter Park – $5
  • Mardi Gras feat. Neon Trees at Universal Orlando – Free with Park Admission
  • A Midsummers Night Dream at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center – $26-$38
  • Moonlight Carillon Concert at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales – $5 adults/$1.50 kids (after 5pm)  >>
  • Naturally 7 at The Plaza Theatre – $29.50-$39.50
  • Pride & Prejudice at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center – $26-$38
  • Rebelution with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and The Movement at House of Blues – $18.25
  • Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival w/ music by Rick Braun at Central Park in Winter Park – Free

Saturday, March 19:

  • Manny Manuel

    Beowulf at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center – $20

  • Broadway Across America Presents: Wicked at the Bob Carr P.A.C. – $37 -$150
  • Circle Mirror Transformation at Mad Cow Theater – $27
  • Epcot Flower & Garden Festival featuring Chubby Checker and the Wildcats at Walt Disney World – Free with Park Admission
  • Equus at the Pointe Orlando P.A.C. – $20 / $35 (with dinner)
  • Fossil Fest at the Orlando Science Center – $17 adults/$12 kids
  • Freud’s Last Session at Mad Cow Theater – $24
  • Genitorturers with guests at Firestone Live – $20 / $31 (meet the band)
  • Gorillafight with guests at BackBooth – $7
  • GreenFest 2011 at The Plaza Theatre – Free
  • Kowtown Festival at Toho Square in downtown Kissimmee – Free
  • Mardi Gras feat. The Roots at Universal Orlando – Free with Park Admission
  • Michael McDonald at Hard Rock Live – $37.50-$65
  • A Midsummers Night Dream at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center – $26-$38
  • Mishka at The Social – $14
  • MLB Spring Training: Atlanta Braves vs NY Mets at the ESPN  World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World – $10-$42
  • MLB Spring Training: Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals at the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee – $15-$24
  • The Painted Ladies at McRaney’s Tavern – $5
  • Pride & Prejudice at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center – $26-$38
  • Rebelution with Passafire and Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad at House of Blues – $18.25
  • Seven Kingdoms and guests at The Haven Lounge in Winter Park – $5
  • Spring Saturday Sidewalk Sale at Park Ave CDs – Free (CDs/Vinyl as low as $1)
  • Viva La Musica feat. Manny Manuel at SeaWorld Orlando – Free with Park Admission  >>
  • Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival w/ music by Chieli Minnuci and Special EFX at Central Park in Winter Park – Free

Sunday, March 20:

  • Evan Lysacek

    Beowulf at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center – $15

  • Broadway Across America Presents: Wicked at the Bob Carr P.A.C. – $37 -$150
  • Circle Mirror Transformation at Mad Cow Theater – $27
  • Epcot Flower & Garden Festival featuring Chubby Checker and the Wildcats at Walt Disney World – Free with Park Admission
  • Equus at the Pointe Orlando P.A.C. – $20 / $35 (with dinner)
  • FedEx Music Series: The Supervillains and Renee & The Translators at UCF Greenwaves Art & Music Festival – $5 UCF students/$20 non-students
  • Freezepop with guests at BackBooth – $15
  • Freud’s Last Session at Mad Cow Theater – $24
  • MLB Spring Training: Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros at the ESPN  World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World – $10-$42
  • Murs at The Social – $15
  • Pride & Prejudice at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center – $20-$34
  • Smucker’s Stars on Ice at the Amway Center – $80-$139.50 >>
  • UCF Greenwaves Art & Music Festival at UCF Arena – $5 UCF students/$20 non-students
  • Viva La Musica feat. Jose Alberto El Canario at Busch Gardens Tampa – Free with Park Admission
  • Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival w/ music by Brian Simpson at Central Park in Winter Park – Free

The 52nd Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Will Appeal to all Art Lovers

- Michelle Snow

The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s most prestigious outdoor art festivals, and is one of the largest outdoor events held in Orange County drawing approximately 350,000 visitors during the three-day show.

The 52nd edition of this festival, which originated in 1960, will take place this weekend, March 18-20, 2011.

From over 1,100 artists who applied for space, only 225 were selected to exhibit during this art festival. They represent a multitude of artistic mediums, including clay, digital art, drawing/graphics, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, and more.

In addition to the art, musical entertainment is supplied each day. Headliners include Rick Braun (Friday), Chieli Minnuci and Special EFX (Saturday), and Brian Simpson (Sunday).

The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival takes place at Central Park (401 Park Avenue South) in Winter Park. The event is free to attend.

This weekend should be nice and sunny, but not too warm, making it perfect weather to check this out.

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