ArtFest Fort Myers is a juried fine arts festival, overlooking the beautiful Downtown Fort Myers riverfront. It is a free, outdoor event featuring over 200 artists, as well as stage performances, food vendors, kids activities, and more. The weekend kicks off with a ticketed VIP opening night preview, which includes hor'dourves from local restaurants, a DJ, and a bar. The festival also features a free evening concert on Friday night, a high school art competition, a high school live street chalk competition, and a 5k run. Over 90,000 patrons attend the festival on average.