Space Coast Art Festival December 11, 2008

Space Coast Art Festival is one of the premier art festivals in the Southeastern United States. Held every Thanksgiving weekend in downtown Cocoa Beach, the festival features 235 artists displaying work in 9 categories. This is a juried show, with selections being made by a panel of art professionals and museum directors. The artists compete for $50,000 in prize money. The festival kicks off with a 5K Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning at 7 a.m. Friday there is a judge's party, usually held at the home if a prominent member of the community, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. In addition there is a street party with live music from 7 pm. to 11 p.m. The actual show begins Saturday and runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and continues on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aside from Class A artists, the show features a student art show featuring the work of students in grades K through 12, a hands-on children's art area and food from local restaurants. The festival is a non-profit organization put together by a completely volunteer Board of Directors, and run by over 200 volunteer staff. For information on volunteering, entering or supporting the festival, please call 321.784-3322.