The 27th Annual Downtown Stuart Craft Festival returns to Downtown Stuart October 10–11, 2026, from 10am to 5pm both days along 26 SW Osceola St. Set along the St. Lucie River, Downtown Stuart pairs small-town charm with more than 70 shops, restaurants, and boutiques that keep the area lively well beyond festival weekends. For two days, the streets fill with juried artists and craftspeople from across the country, showing everything from paintings and pottery to jewelry and handmade woodwork. Patti Ballard will be on-site with her original acrylic paintings and art prints — coastal scenes, florals, and whimsical figures that feel right at home in this riverside setting. Admission is free and parking is available throughout downtown; stop by her booth to browse in person or ask about a custom piece.