40th Annual Melbourne Art Festival

Event Description

April 26 and 27, 2025 marks the 40th year of the annual juried Fine Art Festival in Melbourne, Florida, showcasing the work over 200 talented artists. Our awards total over $20,000 distributed among the two categories, 2-D and 3-D, and Best of Show. 

​We are pleased that our event at Wickham Park has been very successful over the past years.  Artists set up along the scenic drive that winds around the back lake.  Friday midday set up, FREE parking, FREE overnight parking/camping in the youth rustic area, full hook up camp sites are available at reasonalby low rates through Wickham Park Campground.  Wickham Park is very spacious, and the layout affords easy set up and welcomes many visitors to walk in the park, view and purchase art and enjoy the festival weekend activities. The welcoming breezes and wide open green spaces are perfect for Artists and visitors alike!

The Melbourne Art Festival is consistently ranked in the top 200 shows in the nation by “Sunshine Artist” magazine over the last 10 years, in 2024 we ranked #38th.

Melbourne is located on Florida’s East Coast just 1 hour east of Orlando, 2 1/2 hours south of Jacksonville and 3 hours north of Miami. Wickham Park is located at 2500 Parkway Dr. The Park has hosted large venues; Runaway Country, 80's in the park and the Vietnam Memorial Wall and now the Melbourne Art Festival!. Check out their website at:

http://www.brevardcounty.us/ParksRecreation/South/Wickham/Home