The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is among the best-regarded, most popular arts festivals in the United States. The three-day, juried art show draws over 200 of the nation's best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, artisans, and other artists.
_Sunshine Artist_ magazine ranks the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival as the 18th
top art festival in the nation in 2024 based on artists' evaluations.
[2025 Artist Directory](https://www.ggaf.org/artshow2025/)
**Live musicians** hit the right notes from the Main Stage with sounds ranging
from bluegrass to Cajun and blues to jazz and classical.
Performing companies, dance schools, community groups, and area folk groups
have their time to shine.
**Heritage Artists** demonstrate traditional arts, crafts, and trades,
including woodcarving, engraving, spinning, weaving, and other skills in the
Heritage Arts Area.
Children become artists at the **Children's Arts Festival** with numerous
hands-on art activities. All children's art activities are free, fun, and
geared toward children toddler age and older. The **Student Art Show**
showcases the talents of both private and public school students of Escambia
and Santa Rosa Counties. Over 2,000 art pieces from elementary, middle, and
high school students will be displayed.
Start early in the **food court** with breakfast cinnamon rolls and specialty
coffees. Move on to various options, including TexMex, BBQ, Asian, Cajun,
American, and Greek favorites, plus a raw bar and grilled sandwiches. Before
you leave, check out more desserts and ice cream choices.