The Lake Wales Arts Council Invites you to the 53rd Annual Lake Wales Arts Festival
A TRADITION OF QUALITY, DIVERSITY & EXCELLENCE!
Presented by Citizens Bank Trust in partnership with Blossom Charitable Foundation, Inc.
February 23-25, 2024
Friday, 5pm-9pm: Art-B-Que Kick-Off Party
Saturday, 10am to 5pm
Sunday, 10am to 4pm
The Lake Wales Arts Festival, a 53-year-long tradition, showcases exceptional artworks by up to 75 fine artists and artisans, competing for over $22,000 in awards. Organized by the Lake Wales Arts Council, this two-day Festival, widely acclaimed for its diversity, draws in thousands of art enthusiasts annually. They come to purchase unique, original art and engage in various festival activities, including Kids Activities, Art-B-Que Kick-Off Party, Live Music, Beverage Crawl, and more. The event this year is proudly sponsored by Citizens Bank & Trust, in partnership with the Blossom Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Our Sponsor Program
We invite you to become a Sponsor of this year’s Arts Festival. The Lake Wales Arts Festival Sponsorship Program offers an exceptional opportunity for businesses to align with the arts, enjoy exclusive benefits, and play a pivotal role in supporting and promoting cultural events in the Lake Wales community. This program is specifically tailored to businesses looking to enhance their brand visibility and connect with a diverse audience.
Our Patron Program
We invite you to join the 2024 Patrons Program. Designed with individual art enthusiasts in mind, the Patrons Program for the Lake Wales Arts Festival is a purchase prize initiative where patrons commit to buying a minimum amount of art before the festival begins. These patrons are given a special identifier to mark the artwork they choose to purchase. This guarantees sales for artists and encourages high-quality submissions, appealing to a range of art enthusiasts and collectors. The program enhances the festival's atmosphere and fosters relationships between artists and buyers.
ART-B-QUE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 - 5-9 PM
Join the Lake Wales Arts Council for the 11th Annual Art-B-Que kick-off event for the Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival! This fun-filled night of food, drinks, and live entertainment will take place on the Shores of Lake Wailes.
Dinner and Concert Tickets are on sale now!
$30 Purchase by Friday, February 16, 2024
Children 12 and under eat free.
Dinner tickets will not be available at the door.
Limited tickets available to purchase soon!
Tickets include dinner, two beverage tickets, and performances by our locally beloved Hubo Bentley and Dem Crooked Fools.
Happy Hour: 5pm
Dinner: 6pm
Live Music: 7-9pm
Concert ONLY Tickets
7pm - 9pm
$12 before February 22, 2024
$20 at the door
A cash bar will be available
We hope to see you there as we kick off our 53rd Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival!
The 2nd Annual Lake Wales Arts Festival Beverage Crawl
Among the tents of our incredibly talented Art Exhibitors, enjoy delicious selections from Florida-area breweries and wineries at this year's Beverage Crawl. Each punchcard ticket/wristband permits the of-age wearer to partake in a sample pour of their choice of beer or wine at the five available beverage tents spread out throughout the Arts Festival grounds.
Each Beverage Crawl purchaser also receives a FREE handmade ceramic cup made by the AWESOME cay studio volunteers of the LWAC. Make sure to choose YOURS when you come to the Arts Festival becasue everyone of them is different from the last.
Tickets on sale now or at the Festival grounds!
$35 (While supplies last)
Location
Directions
From Orlando: Take I-4 West to US-27 South. US-27 South is approximately 25 miles from W. Central Avenue (Woody’s and McDonald’s on the southeast corner). Turn left onto W. Central Avenue continuing for approximately 1 mile ending at Lakeshore Blvd. and the shores of Lake Wailes.
From Tampa: Take I-4 East to US-27 South. US-27 South is approximately 25 miles from W. Central Avenue (Woody’s and McDonald’s on the southeast corner). Turn left onto W. Central Avenue continuing for approximately 1 mile ending at Lakeshore Blvd. and the shores of Lake Wailes.
From Vero Beach: Take SR-60 West to US-27 North. Turn right (north) onto US-27 then immediately turn right (east) onto W. Central Avenue (Woody’s, McDonalds on the southeast corner) continuing for approximately 1 mile ending at Lakeshore Blvd. and the shores of Lake Wailes.
From Sebring: Take SR-27 North to W. Central Avenue. Turn right (east) onto W. Central Avenue (Woody’s, McDonalds on the southeast corner) continuing for approximately 1 mile ending at Lakeshore Blvd. and the shores of Lake Wailes.