Events

In 2026 ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival celebrates its 38th year! The event is planned for Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and presented by Grand Boulevard Town Center, ArtsQuest provides an opportunity to view and purchase original art from over 120 artists from around the country.

ArtsQuest is a juried show that includes artists in the categories of Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oils & Acrylics, Original Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture, Wood and Works on Paper (Watercolor, Printmaking, Pastels, Pencils, Ink). ArtsQuest awards $10,000 in cash prizes. ArtsQuest is a rain or shine outdoor event. The festival is open to the public, and a $5-$10 admission donation is encouraged to support the Arts.

The Festival will also feature a variety of activities and attractions for art enthusiasts of all ages. Attendees can look forward to art demonstrations, a CAA member gallery, a Walton County student exhibit, a special exhibit from the CAA’s Prison Art program, an interactive public art installation, Silent Auction, continuous live music and entertainment, and “ImagiNation: where kids rule.” A full cash bar will be available throughout the weekend in Grand Park.

Ten years of drinking good beers?! It's year 10 of our beloved Craftathon beer festival & we're inviting you to DRINK GOOD BEER on Sunday May 3rd, 2026 at the Fort Walton Beach Landing Park!

Last year we raised our glasses with a crowd of over 1000 beer enthusiasts by sipping, sampling, and strolling through the park, while enjoying suds from participating breweries and snacks provided by local eateries. When it was all said and done, we were able to raise over $10,000 for Fresh Start Florida. 

 This year, we will be donating 100% of the proceeds to the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation. 

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