2026 Festival of the Arts
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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.
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.
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Where is it happening?
4323 Commons Dr W, Destin, FL, United States, Florida 32541
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Host or PublisherMattie Kelly Arts Foundation
