St. Johns River Festival of the Arts

The St. Johns River Festival of the Arts returns to Historic Downtown Sanford on April 25–26, 2026, transforming the city’s iconic brick streets into an open-air gallery featuring some of the nation’s top artists. Presented in part by AdventHealth, the free, two-day festival showcases fine art displays, live artist demonstrations, interactive workshops, a Culinary Arts Court with gourmet offerings, and live entertainment throughout the weekend.