Popular Festival of the Arts ended in 2025. Now, Coral Springs plans new event
.jpg "Coral Springs officials have issued a request for proposals seeking a firm to manage a two-day arts and crafts festival each spring.")
The City of Coral Springs is seeking bids on a new and improved version of its two-day arts and crafts festival, according to a request released Monday.
The new festival is planned for spring 2027, according to documents dated April 20, mirroring the original Coral Springs Festival of the Arts.
The request for proposals comes a year after the original Coral Springs Festival of the Arts’ finale in 2025, which marked the end of its nearly two-decade run. Organizers cited financial burdens and volunteer staffing issues, according to a report by TAPInto Coral Springs, even though the festival brought in tens of thousands of visitors each year.
Group leaders used the remaining funds to help nonprofits across South Florida, including SOS Children’s Villages, Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital, Coral Springs Community Chest and the Parkland Memorial Foundation.
Shortly after the final festival, however, City Commissioners pushed to find a new way to run the beloved community event. Rather than using The Walk of Coral Springs, documents show that the event would take place across several soccer fields at Mullins Park. At least 200 vendors will be needed.
Stated goals include:
- Celebrate and showcase fine art, artisan crafts, and creative expression by local, regional, and emerging artists.
- Provide a mix of vendors (within the categories “arts, crafts, candles, food products, spices”) that will reach all aspects of the local marketplace and appeal to both adults and children.
- Provide family-friendly outdoor activities, accessible arts and cultural programming for residents of all ages, and live entertainment.
- Create a safe, welcoming, social community space and well-organized, high-quality event.
- Strengthen partnerships with local businesses, arts organizations and sponsors through curated activation opportunities.
- Promote Coral Springs as a vibrant arts-centric community and regional destination for cultural events.
The contract would last two years, with an option for the city to add up to four years if desired. Bids are due by 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6.
