Established in 1964 and formerly known as the Cedar Key Sidewalk Arts Festival, the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts returned to a juried fine art fair format in 2006. Over the past 15 years, the festivals reputation has grown and it is now recognized as one of the top Small-Town Art Fairs in the nation. Welcoming only 100 artists representing a wide range of disciplines and 15-18,000 visitors annually, the event radiates a relaxed and friendly atmosphere often missing in larger venues. The island community is surround by the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Key National Wildlife Refuge on the Gulf Coast of Florida southwest of Gainesville. This free event is coordinated by the Cedar Key Arts Center with proceeds benefiting this organization in addition to local non-profit and Cedar Key School groups who serve delicious food, beverages and goodies during the festival.