The 50th IMAGES: A Festival Of The Arts returns to New Smyrna Beach featuring the work of 260+ artists

Visitors can enjoy the work of over 260 artists, food trucks, and live entertainment, plus activities for children, and much more.

The 50th IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts returns to New Smyrna Beach, with the 50th celebrations taking place for three days, Friday, January 23 - Sunday, January 25, 2026.

The free family-friendly festival is spread along Riverside Drive, partway up Canal Street, and throughout picturesque Riverside Park.

The annual arts event attracts 53,000+ arts enthusiasts, and has something for everyone. Visitors enjoy the work of over 260 artists, food trucks, live entertainment, creative education activities for children, and much more.

Stroll through the park, buy some art, and have a great weekend with family and friends!

The information tent, located at the intersection of Canal Street and Riverside Drive, is the place to go to buy festival items such as t-shirts and posters, or if you get separated from your group and need help finding them.

You can also ask the volunteers to look up an artist and see if they are in the show – and if so, where they are located.

IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts is family friendly event offering multiple opportunities for the youngest community members to feel included.

While you’re strolling through the festival and exploring the fine arts, families are invited to stop by the Volusia County Student Art Exhibition and Creative Education tent and join the fun!

The Student Art Exhibit, featuring the work of over 100 students in Southeast Volusia schools, is adjacent to the Creative Education Tent.

There will be a free Sparkly Tattoo tent across from the Children’s tent as well!

A food court features Food Trucks and is located in the Brannon Civic Center parking lot and by the Information Booth and features a diverse selection of food.

For more information: https://imagesartfestival.org.

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