Founded with a clear mission to serve both artists and audiences, Paragon Festivals has grown into one of Florida’s most respected event producers for art, music, and fine-craft festivals. Based in Lakewood Ranch, the company curates a portfolio of regional events under the tagline “Original – Quality – Boutique.”
What They Do
Paragon Festivals stages two main categories of events: fine art & craft shows, and food-and-music festivals. Their website lists categories such as Art Festivals and Music Festivals. On the art side, their Fine Art Festivals feature handmade original works by artisans: paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, glasswork, ceramics, fiber art, mixed media, and more.
One of their events, which is the “Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival,” is described as an outdoor gallery with a diverse palette of art forms. On the music/food side, they produce festivals like the Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival™, which blends live music with gourmet food vendors and an arts marketplace. In each event, Paragon emphasises boutique-scale shows (“80 to 150 artisans” in an art festival) and targeted demographics (“areas with high-end demographics … and both the means and desire to acquire artwork”).
Why They Stand Out
Paragon Festivals sets itself apart in several ways:
- Boutique scale: Many of their art festivals cap at under 150 artisans, promoting less vendor competition and more focused visitor engagement.
- High quality & originality: They stress “only original, creative and handmade artwork – no buy-sell or reps.”
- Demographically strategic: They select venues in areas with affluent or art-oriented audiences, maximizing vendor-buyer alignment.
- Dual focus on craft and entertainment: Their music & food festivals combine gourmet food, live bands, and artisan marketplaces, providing a full-experience event rather than a simple vendor fair.
Contact Information
Paragon Festivals
Phone: 941-487-8061
Address: 12326 Thornhill Court, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Website: https://www.paragonfestivals.com/
Email: [email protected]
If you’re planning a memorable outing on Florida’s Suncoast, look no further than one of Paragon Festivals’ upcoming events. From a relaxed stroll through an artisan-filled, boutique fine-art fair to a vibrant food-and-music festival under the open sky with craft makers, savory bites, live tunes, and festive energy, these gatherings are crafted for community connection and discovery. Visit one of the coming festivals and see what all the hype is about.
Photos Courtesy of Paragon Festivals Website
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