ArtFest Fort Myers is Southwest Florida's premier juried fine art festival showcasing the work of 215 nationally recognized artists. The art festival is held annually the first weekend of February along the riverfront in downtown Fort Myers attracting 85,000 attendees. ArtFest Fort Myers includes great food, continuous entertainment, free interactive children's art experiences, Art Under 20 - high school artist exhibit & competition, Chalk Block - street chalk painting. The lively art festival you've come to know and love, now with special "Be Smart While Loving Art" safety protocols ... including tickets for timed entry to control the crowd size and facilitate social distancing.  Visit the website for more information.