March 5-6 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

2nd annual Mercato Fine Arts Festival

The newest fine art festival in Naples returns to the Mercato shopping and lifestyle center at the corner of US41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road with 125 national artists in a juried show. The easy location with two parking garages boasts merchants such as Whole Foods Market, The Capital Grille and Silverspot Cinema to enjoy before and after visiting the artists’ booths. Co-hosted with the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. The $5 admission benefits youth art education and related programs. Merchants in the Mercato shopping complex will be offering discounts and specials for guests displaying the festival sticker.