Celebrate creativity in all its forms during the Art in the Garden Festival at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. This vibrant, 2-day event is your chance to experience intriguing art, curated music and extraordinary living pictures all within our lush gardens.
Stroll through the park enjoying and appreciating interactive art from live sketches and painting, to muralists and chalk drawings. Listen to live music in the open air and shop local vendors. Support local businesses and vendors by bringing home your own art and goods. Complimentary pick up of purchased products is available as you’re exiting the Zoo. A unique selection of tasty food and refreshing drinks will also be available for purchase.
Admission is included with daily Zoo tickets. Tickets must be purchased online, in advance.
Anna Morgan Studio
Art by Jenna
Art by Sergei Orgunov
Art Center of Jacksonville
Bee Friends Farms
Crystal Dombrosky Fine Art
Duval County Schools
First Coast Cultural Center
First Coast Plein Air Painters
Florida Artist Blacksmith Association
Florida Yards and Neighborhoods
Garage Roses
Garden Club of Jacksonville
Gourds Gone Wild
John Reed Photography
KBB Creations
Lark Bee Company
LE Artisan Studio
Marcus Click Music
North Florida Bonsai Club
Ocean Sole
Roseann Egidio Watercolors
Spruce Plant Bar
The Art Tank
The Urban Garden Program
T-Mobile
Word Revolt Art Gallery
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