The 53rd Halifax Art Festival has risen in attendance and notoriety to become one of the most prestigious festivals in the Central Florida area.  As the second oldest continual festival in the state of Florida, the Festival is known for its elegance of venue and variety of affordable art.

This Festival is free to the public and is staged on historic Beach Street between the Riverfront Shops of Daytona Beach and the Halifax River. The City closes traffic on Beach Street to accommodate over 250 artists from all over the country.

The Festival has expanded to celebrate seasoned as well as emerging artists and craftsmen. There are two distinct exhibit areas. The Fine Arts & Fine Crafts area is juried, judged and eligible for over $35,000 in prize money and Patron Awards. The Crafts area is juried but not eligible for award money. Art work in both areas are original creations and available for purchase.