16th Annual Destin Festival of the Arts

16TH ANNUAL DESTIN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS October 29 -   9:00 AM - 5:00 PM October 30 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Henderson Beach State Park.
 Celebrating its 16th year, the Destin Festival of the Arts will feature over 100 premier artsits from around the United States exhibiting in over 18 different mediums.  Artists will be competing for over $9,000 in 15 cash awards among the top prestigious awards, Best in Show and People's Choice Award.  An eclectic mix of students and adults will display their artwork in the Collaborative Art Tent. Recognized as one of Northwest Florida's premier art shows on the coast, this signature event is relocating to the newly developed east side of Henderson Beach State Park creating a more spacious festival atmosphere, including three beach pavilions.  Live entertainment staged in the   center pavillion will feature a variety of new and favorite musicians.  There's something for all members of the family, including a Bistro Food Court and ArtStop, a kid's interactive art activity center. No onsite parking is available, but conveniently located at Emerald Coast Centre located across from the park in front of Beall's Department Store.  Courtesy of MKAF, catch the free motor coach shuttles that run continuously throughout the two-day festival.   Be sure to stop by the Destin Festival Merchandise Tent to purchase your official festival t-shirt and poster designed by Jennifer Bonaventura, selected as the 2011 winning artist of the festival signature artwork.  Commemorative posters from 1997 to 2010 will also be available for purchase.  Enter an exciting charity benefit drawing to win artwork donated by the 2011 Destin Festival Artists with proceeds benefiting the Foundation's mission to support art, music and education.