Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival

About

The 55th annual Lake Wales Arts Festival draws up to 100 juried fine artists to Lakeshore Boulevard along Lake Wales' waterfront. The critically acclaimed event distributes $22,000+ in awards across multiple categories — Best of Show, Judge's Choice, Award of Excellence, Award of Distinction, Award of Merit, and an Emerging Artist Award. Jurors select artists anonymously based on image submissions alone; acceptance goes to the highest scorers. Established event with a strong reputation for quality and diversity in the fine-arts community.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2026

Venue

Lakeshore Boulevard

Tags

• juried
• fine-art
• festival