Historic Cocoa Village Main Street would like to extend a special invitation to Brevard County art educators and their students to participate in an exciting new opportunity during the upcoming Cocoa Village Summer Art & Craft Fair on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

As one of Florida’s largest outdoor makers markets, our Art & Craft Fairs welcome 200+ vendors and attract more than 20,000 visitors over the weekend. This year, we are opening up a beautiful section of the event space that is rarely utilized—the Cocoa Riverfront Park rotunda by the bandshell—and reserving it specifically for local schools at no cost. We would be honored to have you and your students showcase your creativity in this unique community setting.

Participating teachers are invited to set up a 10’x10’ booth and use it in any way that supports their art programs:

• Displaying student artwork
• Selling student-made pieces
• Hosting an interactive art activity
• Fundraising for your classroom or department

As long as it is art-related, the space is yours to shape. Depending on the number of schools involved, we may need to coordinate which groups are placed under the shaded rotunda and which will be in the adjacent grass area under tents. Please note that teachers will be responsible for providing their own tents, tables, displays, and any other materials needed for their setup.

To make load-in easier, you are welcome to drop off materials on Friday at the Cocoa Civic Center.

In addition to the student vendors, the park will come alive throughout the day with a free music festival featuring local bands and musicians performing on the Riverfront Park stage—an added draw that will bring even more guests into the area and past the student booths.  We are even considering integrating school music program performances into the breaks between sets.

As an organization dedicated to strengthening our community, Historic Cocoa Village Main Street is committed to supporting our local schools and the future artists of Brevard County. We hope this opportunity provides visibility, encouragement, and meaningful engagement for your students and art programs.

If you would like to participate or have any questions, please complete the short form below.  We would love to have you join us for this celebration of creativity and community.

For any additional information, please email EventCoordinator@VisitCocoaVillage.com