Islamorada’s Art Under the Oaks to Entice Browsers and Shoppers Jan. 17
ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — Art and crafts lovers can stroll among scores of original creations on display at the 41st annual outdoor Art Under the Oaks show set for Saturday, Jan. 18, in Islamorada.
Set up in the San Pedro Catholic Church gardens at mile marker 89.5 bayside, outdoor booths are to overflow with fine art including watercolors, acrylics, oils, photography and sculpture. Also to be featured are original crafts, plant and orchid sales and more.
Organizers require all displayed items to be original and made by the exhibitor. Thousands of attendees each year are attracted by the festival’s authentic offerings.
Highlights also are to include a popup showcase of the Florida Keys Council of the Arts’ 2025 “Connections Project: A Mosaic of the Keys” mural, consisting of nearly 100 unique 8-by-6-inch canvases created by Keys artists.
Show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with exhibits complemented by live music, raffles for original artwork, crafts and other items, a bake sale filled with homemade goodies, and plenty of friendly fellowship.
Taste-tempting specialty food and beverage booths are to provide refreshments and encourage easy picnicking in the beautiful, shady setting.
Admission is free.
On-site festival parking is $5. Free parking is available at Plantation Key School at 100 Lake Road, within easy walking distance.
Festival information: artundertheoaks.com
The show's shady setting and authentic offerings attract thousands of attendees each year. Photos by JoNell Modys
Exhibits are to be complemented by live music, raffles for original artwork, crafts and other items, a bake sale filled with homemade goodies, and specialty food and beverage booths.
Outdoor booths are to overflow with fine art including watercolors, acrylics, oils, photography and sculpture. Also to be featured are original crafts, plant and orchid sales and more.