Venice Rotary Throws 34th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival

Mark your calendar—Venice’s 34th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival is back January 16–18 at the Venice Airport Festival Grounds.

This year, the Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club pulled out all the stops. They’ve got over a hundred artists and makers lined up, showing off everything from handmade jewelry and ceramics to woodwork, paintings, textiles, and home décor. It’s a huge mix—some folks are local, others are coming in from all across Florida and even further.

But let’s be honest, the art is just the start. There’s live music all weekend. Friday night, Karate in the Garage kicks things off. Saturday, you’ll catch Cry’n Shames, The Occasions, and O2H—Hall & Oates fans, you’ll love that tribute set. Sunday, Paisley Craze and Deep Blu Band take the stage to wrap things up.

And yeah, there’s even more. The festival’s famous glow party happens Friday and Saturday nights from 6 to 9, and it’s always packed. Kids have their own art exhibit, food trucks will keep everyone full, and there’s a beer and wine garden, a full cocktail bar, and the crowd-favorite Duck Pluck Tent.

David Butler, the Rotary Club president, says this event isn’t just about showing art—it’s about supporting local artists, helping small creative businesses, and bringing the community together.

So grab your friends, come out, and dive into a Venice tradition—creativity, connection, and a whole lot of fun are waiting for you.

Here’s the rundown:

Friday, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tickets are $5 at the gate, but kids under 10 get in free.

For more information visit venicenokomisrotary.org