Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Cocoa Beach Art Show runs November 28-29, 2026, in downtown Cocoa Beach, FL, with a $40 entry fee per category and booth fees from $300–$650. Prize money totals $20,000, including $5,000 for Best in Show. Work must be original, created between 2023 and 2026, and fit specified categories.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. November 28, 2026
“November 28, 2026, 12:00 AM PST”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $40 to apply
“$40 per category (nonrefundable); booth fees $300 (single), $625 (double), $650 (corner); $40 late entry fee if applicable; waived for 2025 Best in Category/Show winners with code WIN25”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Prize money totals up to $20,000, including $5,000 for Best in Show
“free continental breakfast both days; up to $20,000 in prize money (Best in Show $5,000, Best in Each Category $1,000, Judges Choice $750 each, merit awards $400 per category, Iris award for jewelry $300)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 2-day event (Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm)
Who can apply. Open to the public. Work must be original, created between 2023 and 2026, and fit specified categories. Only original signed prints accepted
“held Thanksgiving weekend (November 28-29, 2026) in downtown Cocoa Beach, FL”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“juried; judges award prizes in multiple categories”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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