ARTS MARKETS AND FESTIVALS
Neighborhoods throughout Greater Jacksonville host weekly and monthly art centric markets. At these markets, individuals can purchase locally made arts and crafts, enjoy cuisine from food vendors, and listen to live music. Such markets include:
There are also annual festivals that include components of visual, literary, performing, and the culinary arts. These events are both entertaining and enlightening - showcasing local, regional, national, and international talent. These festivals serve as drivers of tourism and economic activity in Jacksonville. Festivals include:
- Amelia Island Book Festival
- Amelia Island Jazz Festival
- ArtRepublic
- Collective Con
- The Great Atlantic County Music Festival
- JaxbyJax
- Mandarin Art Festival
- Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival
- Jacksonville Jazz Fest
- Jacksonville Porch Fest
- Jacsonville Documentary Film Festival
- Seawalk Music Festival
- Sleeping Giant Film Festival
- Springing the Blues Music Festival
- Welcome to Rockville
- World Arts Film Festival
- World of Nations Celebration