Frequently Asked Questions

No, this is a juried fine arts show only, with culinary and musical artists by invitation.

Applications are accepted through the ZAPPlication website. The application process opens August 1 of each year, and closes on October 31. Notification of accepted/waitlist/declined artists is announced in November after our juror process. The deadline to then pay your booth fee(s) is mid January of each festival year. Double booths are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yes, it is always the second full weekend of March. We always host our show one week prior to the Fairhope Arts and Crafts show.

No, this is a free event.

Off-site parking is available with a shuttle. Final parking information is announced in January.

Guests coming from East Orange Beach (Bear Point, Caswell, etc.) should park at the Orange Beach Presbyterian Church.

We offer a tremendous variety of mediums with an average of 95 artists, including:

• Acrylics
• Glass
• Graphic
• Jewelry
• Metal
• Mix-media
• Oils
• Pencil
• Photography
• Pottery
• Wood
• Etc.

The Festival will open rain or shine unless there is an emergency weather issue!

Well behaved pets on a leash are welcome! Pet bag stations are located behind the Hot Shop, in the circle at the end of Waterfront Park, and at the Kid's Park.