Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Tampa, Florida
Tampa's season peaks while the rest of the country is still thawing out — the Florida State Fair in February, then the juried Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, with Hot Works' fine art show right behind it on the Riverwalk. That's 5 events with a real fine-art streak, and the Ybor City Saturday Market keeps the historic district busy.
Florida State Fair
FairAnnual Florida State Fair recruiting indoor/outdoor commercial, craft and food vendors/concessionaires via published 2026 application guides.
Midtown Tampa Craft Festival
CraftJuried craft festival at Midtown Tampa produced by American Craft Endeavors (ArtFestival.com) with handmade crafters.
Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
Festival56th annual juried fine art festival with 250+ artist exhibitors, cash awards and an Emerging Artists program; distinct from the Gasparilla pirate parade.
Tampa Fine Art Show by Hot Works
ShowJuried fine art and fine craft show by Hot Works along the Tampa Riverwalk, with cash awards and a professional jury.
Ybor City Saturday Market
FarmersYbor City Saturday Market in Tampa's historic Ybor neighborhood runs seasonally on Saturdays and accepts produce, plants, herbs, flowers, pre-prepared foods, gourmet goods, baked items, arts & crafts, and vendor-developed inventions. Preference given to new and unique offerings. Seasonal vendors get Facebook and website promotion plus inclusion in special events. The Lynn Kroesen Giving Grant awards one vendor their first quarter's fees.