Fairs/Festivals
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Art Festival 26th Annual October 2026
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist & Non-Artist Vendor
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 1
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 4, Max: 4
- Total | Max: 4
Opportunity Summary
The historic Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs will once again come alive with creativity and community spirit as the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival returns Saturday and Sunday, October 10 & 11, Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by The Tarpon Springs Merchant's Association, produced by SIK Promotions, Inc., this event features a curated showcase of handmade arts and crafts, unique gifts, and artisan goods from regional and national makers.
The Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks location provides a valuable platform for local and traveling artisans to display and sell their work while attracting thousands of visitors to the area, boosting tourism and small businesses in Tarpon Springs.
Join us along the historic Sponge Docks on these additional 2026 dates
January 10-11 / April 18-19 / July 11-12 / October 10-11
All events are pet and family friendly, and admission is FREE.
The Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks location provides a valuable platform for local and traveling artisans to display and sell their work while attracting thousands of visitors to the area, boosting tourism and small businesses in Tarpon Springs.
Join us along the historic Sponge Docks on these additional 2026 dates
January 10-11 / April 18-19 / July 11-12 / October 10-11
All events are pet and family friendly, and admission is FREE.
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General Information
Accepted Medium Categories
Accepting a variety of contemporary art and fine crafts from skilled artisans and craftsmen including:
Accepting a variety of contemporary art and fine crafts from skilled artisans and craftsmen including:
- Jewelry and Accessories
- Pottery and Ceramics (Functional and Decorative)
- Original Art (Paintings, Photography, Sculpture)
- Clothing and Home Décor
- Mixed Media
- Glass
- Wood/Furniture
- Operating Hours: All events run from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.
- Set-up & Tear-down: Load-in is scheduled for the Saturday morning of the event (e.g., 6:00 am). Load-out begins after breakdown on Sunday (e.g., 5:30 pm).
- Local Restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner are available onsite.
- Security: Overnight security is provided on Saturday night for two-day events.
- Once accepted spots are filled, a wait list is established, ranked by category.
- Wait list artists may be contacted if a space opens up in their category. If contacted, applicants have a 24-hour window to respond and accept the space.
Application Requirements
Review the Terms and Conditions Here
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
150
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
80
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
6
Booth Information
Applicant Info: Products made by you! Applications must include three hi-res (3) photos of work and one (1) photo of outdoor booth set up. Optional 30-second video may be uploaded for media B-roll. Applying for an event does not guarantee acceptance. Confirmation or rejection of acceptance will be sent via e-mail and will not be given over the phone without prior written confirmation.
Space Sizes:
Artist/Crafter: $325 (Items must be handmade by the participant)
Local St. Pete Charities/Non-Profits: $350 with proof of 501c3
Fair Trade/Import: $425 - BY INVITATION ONLY – Please provide a description of the process and techniques the producers use to create their products, and how the resulting income and fair trade practices support and benefit their local communities.
Commercial/Corporate: $1500 - BY INVITATION ONLY – LIMIT 4. Please describe the services you wish to provide.
Resale/Retail: NOT ACCEPTED
Mainline Food Vendors*: $42.50 per linear foot
Single Item Food Vendors*: $32.50 per linear foot (10’ minimum)
* All Food vendor applications must INCLUDE a complete menu with prices and license or permit to sell food in the State of Florida. Once pre-approved, food vendors must provide 3 separate certificates of additional insured for the City of St. Pete Beach, the Corey Area Business Association and SIK Promotions, Inc.
Space Sizes:
- Exhibitor Spaces are 10’x10’ – You must plan for your display to fit within your purchased/assigned space with your storage hidden from public view.
- FOOD VENDOR spaces are sold by linear foot. Enter the total footprint you'll need (from tongue to bumper) when opened and fully operational, then recalculate to determine your fee.
Artist/Crafter: $325 (Items must be handmade by the participant)
Local St. Pete Charities/Non-Profits: $350 with proof of 501c3
Fair Trade/Import: $425 - BY INVITATION ONLY – Please provide a description of the process and techniques the producers use to create their products, and how the resulting income and fair trade practices support and benefit their local communities.
Commercial/Corporate: $1500 - BY INVITATION ONLY – LIMIT 4. Please describe the services you wish to provide.
Resale/Retail: NOT ACCEPTED
Mainline Food Vendors*: $42.50 per linear foot
Single Item Food Vendors*: $32.50 per linear foot (10’ minimum)
* All Food vendor applications must INCLUDE a complete menu with prices and license or permit to sell food in the State of Florida. Once pre-approved, food vendors must provide 3 separate certificates of additional insured for the City of St. Pete Beach, the Corey Area Business Association and SIK Promotions, Inc.
- Space assignments, including load in detail, will be sent via e-mail, the week of the event.
- Load in: Saturday, 6:00 am Load out: Sunday, 5:30 pm
- Overnight Security Provided
Refund Policy
Exhibitor Cancellation Policy
There is a $50.00 cancellation fee for every canceled booking. *All cancellations must be made in writing via email.
30 days or more: If you cancel 30 days or more from the event set up date you will be offered 2 options:
8 - 29 Days: If you cancel 8-29 days from the event set up date, no refunds will be offered. Show credit may be available for a future SIK Promotions, Inc. event and must be redeemed within one calendar year from the date of your original application.
7 Days or less: If you cancel 7 days or less from the event set up date, no refunds or credits will be available.
Redeeming show credit: You must apply to a future SIK Promotions, Inc. show available within one calendar year from the date of your original cancellation. Enter your show credit details in the “Notes Here” section and submit your application. Once a credit is applied to the event it is considered redeemed in full and is non-transferable. You will be notified via email if there is a balance due.
If you book and cancel twice within a calendar year, your fees will be non-refundable, and no credit will be offered for any future events.
Vendor Insurance: Vendors are encouraged to purchase event cancellation insurance to protect their investment in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Event Cancellation Policy
Please note we will not cancel a show for inclement weather unless informed by state, city or local officials that it will be in the best interest of safety for all.
If an event is canceled by state, city or local officials for any reason, exhibitors will be notified via email and offered show credit towards a future SIK Promotions, Inc. event.
All events are rain or shine. No credits or refunds will be issued if the show is affected by forces of nature beyond our control during the event taking place.
There is a $50.00 cancellation fee for every canceled booking. *All cancellations must be made in writing via email.
30 days or more: If you cancel 30 days or more from the event set up date you will be offered 2 options:
- Booth fee refund excluding the 8% processing fees PLUS a $50 administrative fee. Application fees are non-refundable.
- Show credit may be offered for a future SIK Promotions, Inc. event and must be redeemed within one calendar year from the date of your cancellation.
8 - 29 Days: If you cancel 8-29 days from the event set up date, no refunds will be offered. Show credit may be available for a future SIK Promotions, Inc. event and must be redeemed within one calendar year from the date of your original application.
7 Days or less: If you cancel 7 days or less from the event set up date, no refunds or credits will be available.
Redeeming show credit: You must apply to a future SIK Promotions, Inc. show available within one calendar year from the date of your original cancellation. Enter your show credit details in the “Notes Here” section and submit your application. Once a credit is applied to the event it is considered redeemed in full and is non-transferable. You will be notified via email if there is a balance due.
If you book and cancel twice within a calendar year, your fees will be non-refundable, and no credit will be offered for any future events.
Vendor Insurance: Vendors are encouraged to purchase event cancellation insurance to protect their investment in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Event Cancellation Policy
Please note we will not cancel a show for inclement weather unless informed by state, city or local officials that it will be in the best interest of safety for all.
If an event is canceled by state, city or local officials for any reason, exhibitors will be notified via email and offered show credit towards a future SIK Promotions, Inc. event.
All events are rain or shine. No credits or refunds will be issued if the show is affected by forces of nature beyond our control during the event taking place.
Additional Fees
Services 10 foot Booth: $1,500
Fair Trade 10 foot Booth: $425
Art/Craft 10 foot Booth: $325
Electricity: $100
20 foot DEEP booth Add On: $200
Terms to Apply
Application Fee: $35
