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59th Annual Ocala Arts Festival (FAFO)

59th Annual Ocala Arts Festival (FAFO) is a arts & culture event taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Downtown Ocala in Ocala, Florida. Tickets start at Free admission. Organized by Fine Arts For Ocala.

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Date & Time

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Through Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT

Location

Downtown Ocala

1 SE Broadway St
Ocala, FL 34471

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Admission

Free admission

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Fine Arts For Ocala

Arts & Culture • Ocala, FL

59th Annual Ocala Arts Festival (FAFO)
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The 59th Annual Ocala Arts Festival, presented by Fine Arts For Ocala, transforms downtown Ocala into an outdoor gallery featuring more than 155 juried artists from across the country. The two-day festival draws over 30,000 visitors and includes painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and mixed media.

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