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. Join us for Publix Run To The Arts - an artsy 5K on Sunday morning before the art festival opens.