The Big One! Over 200 award-winning artists will showcase their fine art, transforming Main Street into a remarkable art festival experience. The festival’s tremendous success each year has resulted in its expansion, now covering more than five city blocks in Downtown Sarasota. The exceptional quality of the art, the accessibility of this free outdoor festival, and the variety of artistic expressions have contributed to the Festival of the Arts consistently ranking among the top 100 art festivals in the country, as reported by Sunshine Artist Magazine. Proceeds from the Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts support the Downtown Sarasota Alliance.