Relax in comfort and style in the VIP Club the first weekend of February and enjoy three days of exclusive benefits and convenient reserved parking just steps from the art festival.
VIP Club has a spectacular location in the Caloosa Sound Event Center in the heart of the art festival.
On Friday evening, January 31, join us in the VIP Club for the Opening Night Silver Anniversary Party and enjoy culinary delights from some of our area’s finest restaurants, dessert tower by Publix, champagne tower, wine, and beer. Bruno’s of Brooklyn, The Standard, Sunqu Delights Of Peru, The Pawnbroker, So Eventful and more serving up yummy appetizers!
The evening includes the opportunity to shop at 65 of the festival artists seeing the best-of- the best art options. Enjoy front- row seats at the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater for Symphony on the Sound, an exceptional Pops Concert by Gulf Coast Symphony from 7:15 to 8 p.m.
On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a light brunch with grazing stations from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and bottomless mimosas. VIP Club members can stop by anytime for snacks and beverages including wine, beer, coffee.
THE VIP CLUB IS $135 PER PERSON. YOUR TICKET INCLUDES 3 DAYS OF PERKS:
- Reserved parking all weekend just steps from the art festival
- Exclusive access to VIP Club indoor and outdoor areas all weekend
- Wine, beer, soda, and water all weekend
- Access to the Friday Opening Night Party, featuring samplings from some of our area’s finest restaurants, champagne and dessert towers, wine, and beer
- Friday Night Preview of festival artist booths
- VIP Club seating at the Symphony on the Sound Concert Friday night featuring Gulf Coast Symphony from 7:15 to 8 p.m. at the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater
- Saturday and Sunday light brunch and afternoon snacks
- Private restrooms ArtFest Fort Myers Founder, Sharon McAllister, welcomes everyone to an artful weekend. “Can you believe 2025 is the art festival’s 25th Anniversary? After 25 years of leading the art festival I look forward to this event every year. The arts change life for the better and are so important to our community in Southwest Florida.” Sharon continued, “I am proud to be a part of this nationally award-winning art festival.”
ArtFest Fort Myers, the annual juried art festival, takes place January 31, February 1 and 2 in the downtown Fort Myers along the riverfront. Join the experience with over 200 professional artists from across the county and around the world; the largest high school art exhibit and competition in south Florida, Chalk Block street painting, great food, diverse entertainment on the Publix Community Stage and free interactive art experiences for children of all ages.
Join ArtFest Fort Myers VIP Club at ArtFestFortMyers.com and click on VIP Club button or call (239) 768-3602.
FAST FACTS
WHAT
Southwest Florida’s premier art festival featuring over 200 national artists, high school art competition, street chalk art competition, children’s art activities, fine food and entertainment
WHEN
February 1 and 2, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 31, Friday, Opening Night, 6 to 9 p.m.
WHERE
Downtown Fort Myers along the riverfront on Edwards Drive
VIP CLUB
$135 per person; ArtFestFortMyers. com and click on VIP Club for tickets
COST
FREE general admission to the art festival
PARKING
VIP Club reserved parking at intersection of Monroe Street and First Street. General parking in lots adjacent to festival, street parking and city garages. Look for bright event parking signs and flags. Trolleys available from remote lots.
