Cocoa Village Fall Art & Craft Fair 2026

The Cocoa Village Art & Craft Fairs are one of Florida's largest and well-established makers markets.  For the past 40+ years, 4 times a year, over 250 artists and crafters line the streets of our historic downtown and the beautiful waterfront park along the Indian River Lagoon.

We pride ourselves on the quality and diversity of attending artisans, creating a venue where anyone from fine artists to emerging crafters can connect with the 40,000+ visitors from our vibrant community.

The first fair of the year developed into the "Spring Fine Art & Craft Fair" with a more in-depth jurying process, a fine art competition, and thousands of dollars of prize money.  The last fair of the year transformed into the "Art & Craft Holiday Bazaar", inviting the local businesses of our downtown to set up booths at this holiday shopping-oriented event.

We are continually working to improve the artist and crafter experience, attendee experience, and the impact on our local economy.

Vendor Eligibility: 

• All work must be original and handcrafted by the artist/crafter/vendor. Commercial, buy/sell, or retail mass-marketed merchandise not created by the exhibitor is not permitted. 
• All items must be of an original design, meaning that YOU the artist/crafter has drawn, painted, graphic designed, etc. the artwork.
• All work, especially Jewelry, must be significantly handmade and go beyond simple assembly of readily available/pre-made components.
• Products must be original and not assembled from kits, licensed logos or mass-produced patterns.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated designs are not permitted.
• CBD / Hemp oils are not permitted unless as a minor ingredient within handmade soaps, lotions, etc.
• Products made with 3D Printers, Cricut machines, or similar machines are not accepted unless the design is an original design.
• Screen printing, embroidering, and products of this fashion must be of YOUR artwork.
• Political statements in image or text, profanity, or explicit images are not permitted.
• The exhibitor guarantees the accuracy and authenticity of the handmade product(s) submitted. 
• Only approved items within your application can be offered for sale.

General Rules

• Event organizers determine booth location assignments. Booth Spaces are subject to change up to and including the Saturday of the event. There will be no refunds for booth space changes.
• Each Vendor is responsible for their display materials. All displays must be in good taste, in the opinion of event hosts. 
• Amplified music or sound of any kind is not permitted over 80 decibels and is discouraged if it does not pertain to the exhibitor’s art or craft. HCVMS may ask any vendor to turn off amplified music or sound.
• No banners, flags, bandit signs, or any signage not affixed to your tent will be permitted. All signage must stay within your 10×10 space.
• HCVMS reserves the right to reject unsuitable work, displays, or signage without refund and require immediate removal. 
• HCVMS is not responsible for any damage, loss, or storage.

Vendor At-Will Relationship

All Vendors are in an “at-will” relationship with Historic Cocoa Village Main Street events. This means that the Vendor relationship can be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or reason, by HCVMS.

Jury

All applications will be reviewed by a jury of local experts in various fine art and craft mediums, along with HCVMS staff.  The jury will approve or deny applications based on the vendor guidelines while also considering the number of applications and limited space.  HCVMS reserves the right to approve or deny any vendor on any basis.

Booth Preferences

• Booth preferences are not guaranteed.  Final booth placements are decided by HCVMS staff.
• If you would like to update your booth preference, email eventcoordinator@visitcocoavillage.com

Event Cancelation or Postponement

Be prepared for sun, rain, or wind. No refunds or rain dates are given for bad weather with the following exception: if the Fall Art & Craft Fair must be canceled due to an approaching hurricane, The Fall Fair will be postponed. The makeup date shall be no less than ten (10) and no more than 21 days following the originally scheduled date for the event. The postponement and the makeup date shall be announced electronically to all participants as soon as practical. 

Booth Fees
Single Booth: 10'x10': $235
Double Booth: 10'x20': $470
Power: optional: $50

Vendors are responsible for bringing their own pop-up tent that fits within their allocated space.  White is preferred, but not required.

YOU MUST PROPERLY WEIGH DOWN YOUR TENT!
If you do not have proper weights on your tent, you may be asked to leave.  This is to protect other vendors, attendees, and their property.  It is especially important for overnight when you cannot watch or catch the tent if the winds are strong.

160lbs is recommended for a 10x10 canopy tent (40-50lbs per tent leg).  Gallon jugs filled with water are not adequate.  Tying your tent to your display tables is not adequate.

Setup Instructions:

• Setup begins at 6AM.
• Drive to your spot, quickly unload, go park in a lot, then return to set up.
• Obey all one-way roads to avoid pile-ups and keep traffic moving.
• If you have a big trailer, consider arriving early.  Roads are tight.
• Sometime between 6:30 and 9:30am, walk to the Porcher House to check-in.  Checking in is REQUIRED.
• The roads will close at 9:30AM.  Your car must be parked at a lot by then.
• The fair begins at 10AM.
• We will have free coffee and pastries at check-in!

During the Day:

• The BACK DOOR of the Porcher House will remain unlocked.
• Indoor restrooms are for vendors only.
• Enjoy the A/C & refill your water bottle.
• Be mindful and do not block the sidewalks or accesses to the small businesses behind your booth.
• SECURE YOUR TENT: weight it down, put up the rain guards, and do not leave any valuables overnight.

Saturday Afternoon:

• Stop selling at 5PM.
• Cocoa Police Department will be present for overnight security, but you must take the proper precautions to secure valuables at all times.
• The streets remain closed to vehicles, but foot traffic in The Village is still allowed.

Sunday Morning:

• If needed, you may drive to your booth.  Obey all one-way streets!
• You MUST remove all vehicles from the event footprint by 9:30AM
• Fair re-opens at 10AM

Sunday Afternoon:

• Stop selling at 4:00PM.
• DO NOT bring your car into the fair area until 5pm!  Although inconvenient, we must give enough time for visitors to leave before driving cars through the fairgrounds.  Use this hour window of time to pack up your booth space.  At 5:00pm you may bring in your car.
• The streets will open for public access at 6:00pm.

APPLICATION / JURY FEE:
No refunds

BOOTH FEES:
Before the deadline to accept invitation & purchase (9/19/2026): Full refunds available

Greater than 2 weeks before the fair (before 10/3/2026): Refund all but $50

Less than 2 weeks before the fair (on or after 10/3/2026): No refunds