PALM COAST, Fla. – The Flagler County Cultural Council’s annual Fall Arts Festival transformed Central Park in Town Center, Palm Coast into a vibrant celebration of creativity on Saturday. Under perfect autumn skies, hundreds of residents and visitors came out to enjoy a day filled with local art, live music, family-friendly crafts, and community spirit.
The park’s lakeside path was lined with artists, makers, and vendors showcasing everything from Driftwood and Decor and handcrafted jewelry and fine art by Pat Block to photography by local favorite Christophe.com. Families stopped at the kids’ tent where children painted free turtle piggy banks and created Thanksgiving-themed turkey crafts, a highlight for many parents and grandparents.
The live music lineup kept energy high throughout the day, beginning with the Community Band of Palm Coast, followed by a Planet e Studios youth cover group, Rūju, that brought back nostalgic hits from the ’90s and 2000s. Closing out the afternoon, a band made up of local music teachers, Friday Morning Jam Club, rocked the stage—proving educators can command the spotlight, too.
Visitors browsed dozens of vendor booths offering holiday décor, artisan gifts, and specialty items for pets, while local nonprofits and cultural groups added to the community connection. Exhibitors included the African American Cultural Society, the Hispanic American Cultural Society, the Palm Coast Historical Society, and other organizations representing Flagler County’s diverse cultural scene.
Hosted in partnership with the City of Palm Coast, the festival continues to grow as one of the area’s most beloved arts and culture events, attracting thousands of attendees each fall.
Festival Chair Nancy Crouch said she was thrilled by both the turnout and the enthusiasm from artists and guests.
“It was another successful festival day,” Crouch said. “Thank you to all the vendors and patrons who came out to support our local artists. We appreciate you—come back in the spring!”
By three o’clock the final notes of live music echoed across the lake, closing out a perfect day that celebrated everything Flagler County’s arts community stands for—creativity, connection, and community pride.
