Residents of St. Armands Key and the Sarasota area can enjoy the lazy days of summer during the return of the 18th Annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival on the weekend of June 8–9. This annual tradition includes summer green market wares, thousands of hand-made-in-the-U.S.A. artisan-created pottery, jewelry, paintings, and more—all without the high-season crowds. The vast array of artistic media including folk art, pottery, handmade clothing, basket weaving, beaded utensils, candles, cork assemblage, fabric design, fiber quilts, fused wax & glass, hair accessories, handbags & accessories, handmade cards, leather, mosaic, wood, painted wood, plaster craft and stained glass. Pets on leashes are always welcome to join their human companions as they stroll through the festival, which includes a full greenmarket of live plants, handmade soaps, delicious edibles and more.

Featuring more than 100 craft artisans from around the country, this two-day free event takes place from 10am to 4pm next Saturday and Sunday.

St. Armands Craft Festival