The Chain of Parks Art Festival in downtown Tallahassee is a beloved event that allows over 40,000 visitors to view and purchase unique works of fine art from 170+ national juried artists.

Annual Deadlines:

Artist Apps: Mid. Aug. – Oct. 31
Participant Apps (food vendors, entertainers, community partners, etc.): Nov. 1 – Feb. 1
Sponsorship Deadline: Feb. 28

The Festival is powered by volunteers—and we need you! As a non-profit event, we rely on a team of over 100 dedicated volunteers to help make this award-winning, free community event a success each year. From pre-event planning to weekend logistics, there’s a role for everyone. Please email Powell@LeMoyne.org to learn more.

Presented by Mad Dog Construction with support from Visit Tallahassee/ Leon County, and the City of Tallahassee. Expect a first-class, fun-filled outdoor cultural experience at the Chain of Parks Art Festival in downtown Tallahassee! This beloved event allows over 40,000 visitors to view and purchase unique works of fine art from 170+ national juried artists in a delightful Southern outdoor setting, while enjoying a weekend filled with live 3-D street art, live entertainment by local bands and performing arts groups, children’s art activities, family fun, local heritage re-enactments, and delicious local food, craft beer, and cocktails.

The Festival is FREE and open to the public! Open Saturday from 10AM – 5PM & Sunday from 10AM – 4PM.

Nationally ranked in the Top 100 Fine Art Festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine for 11 years running, this annual two-day festival draws tens of thousands of people from the Big Bend Southeast region to experience the fun and enjoy artists who travel from across the country to showcase their original work.

The Festival is a beloved regional celebration of fine art and culture, and it plays a vital role in supporting LeMoyne Arts’ year-round programming and educational offerings, a non-profit art center serving our community since 1963.