Las Olas Art Fair

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Arts & CultureFort Lauderdale
DatesDates TBA · Usually WinterCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsNow in its 39th annual edition, Las Olas Art
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Las Olas Art Fair in Fort Lauderdale

The Las Olas Art Fair is a twice-yearly outdoor fine art fair held on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, produced by Howard Alan Events. Now in its 39th annual edition, Part I runs each January and Part II each March, together drawing more than 200 juried local and national artists who display sculpture, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, and wearable art gallery-style along the boulevard, with free, pet-friendly admission.

Its established art-fair identity and visitor street setting make it a good regional row.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Now in its 39th annual edition, Las Olas Art Fair has run long enough to become a fixture of South Florida's cultural calendar, and it is one of relatively few American art fairs staged twice within the same season, with a January weekend (Part I) and a March weekend (Part II) each drawing a fresh, fully juried lineup of more than 200 artists

02

The mystery stays covered

The fair takes place directly on Las Olas Boulevard, a street already known for its art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants, giving it a reputation as the jewel of Fort Lauderdale

03

The city starts moving

It is produced by Howard Alan Events, a national organizer of outdoor art and craft fairs, with free, pet-friendly admission

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Now in its 39th annual run

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Las Olas Art Fair continues a decades-old South Florida tradition of staging fully juried

The sacred route

Living ritual

gallery-style outdoor art fairs directly on working commercial streets rather than in a fairground

The local code

Living ritual

a format run locally by producer Howard Alan Events across many Florida cities

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Holding the fair twice a year

Tradition 6

Living ritual

once each January and again each March

Tradition 7

Living ritual

on the same stretch of Las Olas Boulevard reflects an established local custom of pairing the fair with the boulevard's high winter and early-spring tourist season

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Winter

Getting around

Rideshare or garages near Las Olas help.

What to wear

January and March weather in Fort Lauderdale is mild and comfortable, so light layers work well: a short-sleeve shirt with a light jacket for cooler January mornings, or breathable clothing...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Fort Lauderdale

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map26.12 N, 80.14 WOpen in Google Maps

Fort Lauderdale, FL

TransportRideshare or garages near Las Olas help.
Stay areaFort Lauderdale

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Las Olas Art Fair?

Las Olas Art Fair is listed for Not represented as one continuous festival occurrence. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Las Olas Art Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Fort Lauderdale, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Winter
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