--- title: 29th Annual Mattie Kelly Festival of the Arts description: Looking to fill a weekend in Destin with art, music, and family fun? Look no further than the 29th Annual Mattie Kelly Festival of the Arts. This beloved event, produced by the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), is a celebration of creativity and culture.  image: https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hubfs/461745083_913613160813010_6326714375696117427_n.jpg --- [![EmeraldCoastme3](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hs-fs/hubfs/EmeraldCoastme3.png?width=185&name=EmeraldCoastme3.png "EmeraldCoastme3")](https://www.emeraldcoast.me) [![EmeraldCoastme3](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hs-fs/hubfs/EmeraldCoastme3.png?width=185&name=EmeraldCoastme3.png "EmeraldCoastme3")](https://www.emeraldcoast.me) [**](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/29th-annual-mattie-kelly-festival-of-the-arts#) 1 ![featured image 1](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hubfs/461745083_913613160813010_6326714375696117427_n.jpg) Events # 29th Annual Mattie Kelly Festival of the Arts ![](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hubfs/BEAADA8B-EAB9-41DB-B81E-479BD788DF9F.jpg) By [Bailee Wilson](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/author/bailee-wilson) October 28, 2024 ### Posts by Topic - [Activities (135)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/activities) - [Amusement (117)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/amusement) - [Events (106)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/events) - [Shopping and Dining (75)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/shopping-and-dining) - [Family (74)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/family) - [Around Town (58)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/around-town) - [Holiday (56)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/holiday) - [Beach (41)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/beach) - [Summer (34)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/summer) - [Outdoor (33)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/outdoor) - [Winter (27)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/winter) - [Free (26)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/free) - [Date Night (23)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/date-night) - [Music (20)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/music) - [News (18)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/news) - [Tips and Tricks (16)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/tips-and-tricks) - [Nightlife (8)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/nightlife) - [Contest (5)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/contest) - [Charity (4)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/charity) - [History (4)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/history) - [Services (3)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/services) - [Fitness (2)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/fitness) - [Golf (2)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/golf) - [local charity (2)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/local-charity) - [Off-Season (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/off-season) - [Pets (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/pets) - [Surf (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/surf) - [Swimming (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/swimming) - [Videos (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/videos) - [Wildlife (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/wildlife) Search Looking to fill a weekend in Destin with art, music, and family fun? Look no further than the 29th Annual [Mattie Kelly Festival of the Arts](https://mkaf.org/festival-of-arts/). This beloved event, produced by the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), is a celebration of creativity and culture.  ![457624757_892237132950613_4362565355440405901_n](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hs-fs/hubfs/457624757_892237132950613_4362565355440405901_n.jpg?width=1170&height=1440&name=457624757_892237132950613_4362565355440405901_n.jpg) *Photo from [https://www.facebook.com/mattiekellyartsfoundation/photos_by](https://www.facebook.com/mattiekellyartsfoundation/photos_by) * At the southeast's premier juried art festival, you can browse original artwork, enjoy live entertainment, savor local cuisine, and more!  Explore the outdoor tents to discover stunning original artwork by over 100 talented artists from across the United States. There will be pieces in a variety of mediums. Browse the displays, watch the artist demos, and cast your vote for the People's Choice Award (Saturday). While you're at it, be sure to check out the live music, creative children’s activities, street performers, food truck fare, beer & wine garden, and more.  ![464176672_930222292485430_6130032863516970318_n](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hs-fs/hubfs/464176672_930222292485430_6130032863516970318_n.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=464176672_930222292485430_6130032863516970318_n.jpg) *Photo from [https://www.facebook.com/mattiekellyartsfoundation/photos_by](https://www.facebook.com/mattiekellyartsfoundation/photos_by) * Awards are given based on the Judges’ scoring of each artist’s body of work as displayed in their booth! Cash awards are given to Best in Show, People’s Choice Award, Awards of Excellence, Awards of Merit and Judge’s Recognition Awards.  The Mattie Kelly Festival of the Arts is a free event open to the public. Don't miss this weekend of inspiration, creativity, and celebration, taking place October 26-17, 2024!  *Cover photo from [https://www.facebook.com/mattiekellyartsfoundation/photos_by](https://www.facebook.com/mattiekellyartsfoundation/photos_by) * ### POPULAR POSTS ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Activities (135)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/activities) - [Amusement (117)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/amusement) - [Events (106)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/events) - [Shopping and Dining (75)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/shopping-and-dining) - [Family (74)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/family) ![emeraldcoast-footer](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hs-fs/hubfs/emeraldcoast-footer.jpg?width=1920&name=emeraldcoast-footer.jpg "emeraldcoast-footer") Contact Us [800-678-9999](callto:800-678-9999)   SIGN UP FOR UPDATES Copyright © 2022 Resortia LLC [Privacy Policy](http://steamboat.net/privacy-policy)