DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts

Central Florida has a lot to offer that does not involve water and the coast. DeLand is one of those towns that is full of things to discover. Thirty minutes from Daytona Beach, it is home of the renowned Stetson University, has a thriving art community, quaint and unique restaurants, and fabulous shops. 

Every November, DeLand hosts the Fall Festival of the Arts. Approximately 170 to 175 national artists will display and sell their art work in the historic downtown shopping district, just in time for holiday gift-giving. This is an exciting, juried fine art show not to be missed! 

The historic preservation district of downtown DeLand provides a charming backdrop for this annual festival which is dedicated to those who create as well as those who appreciate and collect art.

More than 50,000 patrons enjoy the fine art exhibits presented by these juried artists of various mediums including painting, glass, sculpture, jewelry, leather, photography, printmaking, wood, ceramics, and fiber.

On the weekend before Thanksgiving! November 21-22, 

Saturday & Sunday 10:00AM - 5:00PM

100 N Woodland Blvd #4, DeLand, FL 32720, Phone: (386) 738-5705

A juried show of fine arts and fine crafts Patron Program

Live entertainment

Exceptional food

Youth art exhibit

Hands-on art workshops for children

Performing arts for children

Free to the public

Convenient parking

 

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Greek Festival

Be Greek for a day! Fully immerse yourself in Greek culture. For 39 years, the annual St. Demetrios Greek Festival has featured authentic traditional Greek food, music, dancing and libations.

Enjoy the sounds of traditional Greek music like the Hasapiko, Zeibekiko, Tsamiko, Sirto and Pentozali while the church’s Saint Demetrios Dancers perform folk dances in costume. An indoor and outdoor event, the annual St. Demetrios Greek Festival also boasts authentic Greek cuisine created from family recipes including gyros, fried calamari, pork souvlaki, moussaka, spanakopita and stuffed grape leaves. 

There are even a fresh and frozen prepared foods section where you can purchase your favorites to bring home and share. Don’t forget the sweets. Specialty prepared desserts include baklava, melomakarona (honey walnut cookies), semolina pudding and kourabiethes (almond shortbread cookies). Relax in the coffeehouse, enjoy a beer or glass of ouzo at the Taverna or sip wine at one of the riverfront tables.

There’s also the marketplace where you can browse craft and souvenir booths full of Greek-themed gifts and jewelry.

The Festival runs from Thursday, November 12-Sunday, November 17. Check the Festival’s Facebook Page for most up-to-date info.

Admission is free. There is a free shuttle to Saint Demetrios Church from Our Lady of Lourdes (1014 North Halifax Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118).

Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

129 North Halifax Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

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