Event info
Location & Details
Lakeside Park,
155 NW 3rd St,
Lake Butler, FL
Date & Time
Saturday, 02/21/2026,
3 PM to 8 PM
Congratulations! You’re one of a small handful of people invited behind the scenes of the Love of the Arts Festival. This is an early chance to step in as a founding sponsor, vendor, or committee member, elevate your business, support the arts, and help shape a tradition in the making.
We kindly ask that you keep this page confidential, as these limited roles are reserved for a small circle of founding partners.
Love is art. Let’s make it together.
Bring your family and friends, invite your neighbors, coworkers, and church family, and let’s fill Lake Butler with creativity at the 1st Annual Love of the Arts Festival. This free, outdoor, all-ages celebration in Lake Butler, FL brings our community together to celebrate the arts in all their forms (music, visual, performing, literary, digital, folk, crafts, and more) in one vibrant showcase that honors local talent and fills Union County with music, art, food, culture, and genuine community joy.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your Guide to the Festival Zones
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Sweet Beginnings Welcome Plaza
Start and finish here. Pick up your free Adventure Passport, map, and schedule, ask questions, and learn where to find every kind of art at the festival, including music, visual art, crafts, food, kids activities, stories, and photo spots. At the end of the night, bring your cards and photos back here to turn them in and claim prizes and giveaways.
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Love Notes Performance Stage
The big show zone for music and performing arts. Grab a spot on the lawn for live bands and acoustic sets, student and church performances, open mic moments, major announcements, and the live Picnic Basket Auction.
03
Match-Made Maker Market
The visual, craft, and folk arts street. Wander a row of local artists and makers where you can shop for jewelry, pottery, quilts, weaving, and artwork, watch live painting and caricatures, and sit down to make your own keepsakes like candles, portraits, and painted pottery with friends and family.
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Little Hearts Creative Corner
The kids’ arts world. A safe, colorful area just for children with hands-on visual art and crafts, Food Is Art snacks, musical instruments to try, bounce house and playground time, Love Rocks, and short storytimes that bring simple stories and poems to life.
05
Cupid’s Games & Challenges
The interactive art and play zone. This is where you go to play, try Cupid’s Arrow Toss, follow the Heart Hunt Trail, join couples art challenges, try different types of art, enjoy on-stage games, and activities that keep you and your loved ones moving, laughing, and exploring the whole festival.
06
Love Bites Food Court
The culinary arts zone. All the food trucks and vendors serve at least one Valentine-themed special you can enjoy by the lake, turning food into part of the art experience. Every time you buy a Valentine-themed food or drink, you get a ticket, and each ticket becomes an entry in the grand prize drawing at the end of the night.
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Happily Ever After Walkway
Stroll a calm, scenic lakeside path through our Photo, Digital, Story, and Community Arts Zone featuring can’t-miss photo moments like the Bloom Archway and Timeless Love Studio, fun and easy photo challenges, community and wellness booths, local stories and art displays, plus shaded seating and first aid so you can pause, recharge, and soak in the view.
A new tradition worth looking forward to
Build a yearly Lake Butler tradition that families count on, businesses benefit from, and the whole town feels proud to call our own.
A day that brings people together
Share a joyful, screen-free space where families, neighbors, students, and seniors can laugh, create, and feel connected to something positive.
Real support for local businesses
Turn one joyful day into new customers, new buzz, and meaningful community support for local makers, food trucks, and small businesses.
Creative joy that keeps the mind active
Enjoy music, crafts, and conversation that lift your mood, spark creativity, and support brain health.
Raising brave, creative kids
Give your kids a screen-light day of music, art, and hands-on fun that gently builds their confidence and imagination, while you enjoy the festival knowing they’re getting something good for their hearts and minds.
Inspiring tomorrow’s creators
Give kids and teens a first chance to step onto a stage, into a studio, or behind a maker space, sparking hobbies, careers, and leadership that start here.
Healthy outlets for big feelings
Give teens a powerful way to express stress, emotions, and ideas through art, music, performance, and creativity instead of keeping it all inside and unhealthy coping.
Good vibes, real connection
Enjoy music, art, and creativity without pressure, labels, or expectations while connecting with people who love art, music, craft making, acting, storytelling, design, and good vibes just as much as you do.
Step into the creative scene
Support working artists, emerging voices, and students while you get hands-on, make your own art, and meet people who love bringing creativity to life.
A bright spot in tough times
Give our community something joyful to rally around, an uplifting event people talk about for the right reasons and look forward to every year.
Why We Created the Love of the Arts Festival
Why We Created the Love of the Arts Festival
Festival Map
Explore where music, art, food, and hands-on fun come to life across the festival grounds. Use this map to plan your day, try new experiences, and discover the creative surprises waiting in every corner.
Plan Your Visit
Keep it simple: everything you need to know for a stress-free day of art and community joy.
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Location: Lakeside Park, Lake Butler, Florida
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Date & Time: Saturday, 02/21/2026,
3 PM to 8 PM -
Admission: Free for all ages!
Essential Tips
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Parking: Free parking areas are available near the park, with accessible drop-off zones.
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Seating: Please bring your own blankets or lawn chairs for the lakeside lawn.
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Payment: Cash and cards are accepted at most vendors.
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Environment: This is a family-friendly, alcohol-free community event.
FAQ
Your questions, answered