• 40,000+ visitors expected May 2-3, 2009 weekend!

• Streets will be lined with 85 Fine Artists and Craftsmen!

• Live Broadcast and music featuring Ska, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Polka, and Reggae sponsored by WMNF 88.5fm Community Public Radio!

• The best regional community youth entertainment!

• Tampa Tribune, TBO.com, Suncoast News and Parent Guide are media sponsors!

• Emerging Artists Area (10th grade through 12th grade)!

• Parent Guide Interactive Kid's Arts Area!

• American Cancer Society to unveil the artistic Wall of Cancer Survivors during this event!

• "Taste of Wiregrass" offering direction to the best eateries and beverage shops at The Shops at Wiregrass!

  Why did we move the event this year?

The Shops at Wiregrass is a new, upscale shopping area that is garnering great attention in Pasco County!  Hanging plants line cobblestone streets of this outdoor shopping area, and the constant crowd of between 40,000 to 50,000 a weekend was a main reason we considered the location as a site for the Suncoast Arts Fest 2009! 

The Shops at Wiregrass is Pasco County’s newest shopping destination encompassing 800,000 square feet of retail, restaurants and entertainment on 67 acres of land. The mall features Macy’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney, and 100 specialty retail stores and signature restaurants  in an eclectic  mix that combines fashion, home decor' and entertainment.

The Shops at Wiregrass is a main-street style, pedestrian-friendly, outdoor lifestyle village. It features curved, tree-lined streets and pocket parks that invite lingering relaxation to the growing populations of the Wesley Chapel and New Tampa area.

Artists booths will line the cobblestone streets.

Sponsors will be along the avenue as well.

WMNF 88.5 Community Public Radio to broadcast live starting at noon Saturday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 3rd. 

The Shops at Wiregrass eateries are featured on our website, detailing the variety and location of food establishments offered at "Taste of Wiregrass"! 

A few changes for artists wishing to attend:

Because we have recently changed the location of the event, the entry fee of $125 will not increase... as our "stimulus" thanks to artists who would like the opportunity to be in the Suncoast Arts Fest! Please see information about the new site at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel 2 miles east of I-75 on SR 56 in Pasco County, Florida!  (see our directions page for info).

Show open times: 10am - 7pm Saturday, May 2nd and 11am - 7pm Sunday, May 3rd

Saturday 4am-9am setup on lighted street

Front access to booth via vehicle or dolly art to site. 

Artist booths will back up to curb.

Make sure to bring tent weights. No securing through ground.

Volunteers to provide relief for artist breaks!

RV/car parking area for all artists.