WEEKEND BEST BET: Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts

This weekend downtown Sarasota will be a melting pot of creative minds and admirers at the 26th annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts Saturday Feb. 15 through Sunday, Feb. 16.

Main Street will become home to hundreds of artists from around the country. The event also showcases the best local and regional artists of the area.

Festival-goers are invited to interact with the artists at this free event.

A portion of the proceeds from the art show will benefit the Downtown Sarasota.

For more information, visit www.artfestival.com

If you go:

What: Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Feb. 15 through Sunday, Feb. 16

Where: Main Street, Sarasota

To contact Harriet Sokmensuer, please email [email protected]