AN EASTER TRADITION SINCE 1968*
One of the most outstanding achievements of the Mandarin Community Club, a local non-profit organization, is the annual Mandarin Art Festival held every Easter weekend since 1968. Founded in 1968 by Judge Westberry and a group of local artists, it's the longest running event of its kind in northeast Florida.
The Mandarin Art Festival, a high-quality juried fine art event, enjoys thousands of visitors who return year after year for their favorite artists or to see the array of creations by artists new to the festival. For many this has become an Easter weekend tradition. Many generations of Mandarin children have enjoyed and remember the Easter Egg Hunt which was as part of the weekend activities. And, many of those children may have had their artistic talent recognized in their school’s artwork submissions in the Children’s Art Show at the Art Festival.
The show is a vital funding source for the Mandarin Community Club's preservation, education and beautification work in the Mandarin community.
*With the exception of 2020-2021 due to the pandemic
The Mandarin Art Festival, a high-quality juried fine art event, enjoys thousands of visitors who return year after year for their favorite artists or to see the array of creations by artists new to the festival. For many this has become an Easter weekend tradition. Many generations of Mandarin children have enjoyed and remember the Easter Egg Hunt which was as part of the weekend activities. And, many of those children may have had their artistic talent recognized in their school’s artwork submissions in the Children’s Art Show at the Art Festival.
The show is a vital funding source for the Mandarin Community Club's preservation, education and beautification work in the Mandarin community.
*With the exception of 2020-2021 due to the pandemic
VISITOR INFORMATION
The Mandarin Art Festival is held every Easter weekend, Saturday and Sunday since 1968.
HOSTED BY:
MANDARIN COMMUNITY CLUB
WHEN:
EASTER WEEKEND - APRIL 19 & 20, 2025
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Children's Art Show ends at 3 p.m.)
WHERE:
12447 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223
PARKING:
See below for FREE Off-Site Parking & Shuttle Service - There is no parking at the Club grounds (exception is handicap parking only). Rideshare service is highly encouraged.
COST*:
$2 cash per person (suggested donation)
*A $2 (cash) donation per person is suggested at the gate. These donations, along with the Bake Sale and sales from our Club Table, help towards the maintenance and repairs of the Mandarin Community Club's historic building and grounds, including the Billard Commemorative Park. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity!
HOSTED BY:
MANDARIN COMMUNITY CLUB
WHEN:
EASTER WEEKEND - APRIL 19 & 20, 2025
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Children's Art Show ends at 3 p.m.)
WHERE:
12447 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223
PARKING:
See below for FREE Off-Site Parking & Shuttle Service - There is no parking at the Club grounds (exception is handicap parking only). Rideshare service is highly encouraged.
COST*:
$2 cash per person (suggested donation)
*A $2 (cash) donation per person is suggested at the gate. These donations, along with the Bake Sale and sales from our Club Table, help towards the maintenance and repairs of the Mandarin Community Club's historic building and grounds, including the Billard Commemorative Park. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity!
Directions and FREE Off-Site Parking & Shuttle Service
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The Mandarin Art Festival is held on the grounds of the historic Mandarin Community Club on Mandarin Road. We are located at the corner of Mandarin Road and Brady Road in the Mandarin neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida.
Mandarin Community Club 12447 Mandarin Road Jacksonville, FL 32223 Get Google Map Directions During the art festival weekend, there is NO PARKING* available on the Mandarin Community Club grounds. The Mandarin Art Festival will have FREE OFF-SITE designated parking available for patrons and artist exhibitors along with shuttle service during the weekend event--refer below for information. Rideshare service is highly recommended and encouraged for your visit. |
FREE OFF-SITE parking will be available at:
FREE shuttle service will be running continuously from the parking sites to the art festival at the Mandarin Community Club during festival hours.
- MASONIC LODGE at 2914 Loretto Rd, 32223
- CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR at 12236 Mandarin Rd, 32223
- ALBERTS FIELD at 12073 Brady Rd, 32223
FREE shuttle service will be running continuously from the parking sites to the art festival at the Mandarin Community Club during festival hours.
NO PETS ALLOWED
Please leave your pets at home when you visit the Mandarin Art Festival. Pets are not allowed due to insurance liability; only Service Animals are allowed.
RESTROOMS
Portable facilities are available during the art festival and located near the Green Market (along Brady Road) and near the front of the Mandarin Community Club building (along Mandarin Road).
*HANDICAP PARKING
Designated handicap parking spaces are available in front of the Mandarin Community Club's white picket fence adjacent to the Post Office on Mandarin Road. For questions regarding handicap accommodations, please contact us at (904) 268-1622.
WEATHER
This is an outdoor venue. Rain or shine policy: Cancellation due to hazardous weather conditions is at the discretion of the Mandarin Art Festival Committee; no refunds or credits will be issued.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
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Artist Exhibitors, Green Market, & Food VendorsArtist exhibitors interested in participating in the Mandarin Art Festival will need to complete our artist application. Application for the annual event is normally available on our website by mid-October. Please refer to the Artist Information page for application and additional information.
The Green Market is comprised of local small businesses that produce hand crafted goods and services. We have vendor goods ranging from soaps, honey, baked goods, jams and jellies, and more. Stop by during your visit and buy handmade and support local. Potential Green Market vendors may contact us at [email protected] to inquire about space availability. Our festival food committee has the most "difficult" and delicious task of reviewing food vendors for our food court every year. Food vendors who participate in our event are limited by invitation only. |
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Bake SaleThe Mandarin Art Festival isn't complete without a traditional bake sale. Baked goods are generously donated by friends and members of the Mandarin Community Club and Mandarin Art Festival. The bake sale is held on Saturday (and sometimes extended into Sunday) of the Easter weekend event inside the Club building. Proceeds from the bake sale aid the Mandarin Community Club's efforts in preservation and beautification work.
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Prize DrawingsThe annual Mandarin Art Festival prize drawing benefits the maintenance of the Mandarin Community Club grounds, including Billard Commemorative Park. Prizes vary every year depending on the sponsorship and donations secured. Example of past prizes included tickets for the Jaguars game and The Players Championship, various dining gift cards, donated artwork by artist exhibitors, St. Augustine adventure package, and more.
Information and tickets can be obtained at the Prize Table from our volunteers. Drawings are held on Sunday afternoon of the event weekend; winners need not to be present. |
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Children's Art Show & ActivitiesEach year for generations the Mandarin Art Festival has hosted artwork produced by talented young students around Jacksonville. We work with local schools to produce this patron-favorite event. The Children's Art Show is displayed during the Festival weekend inside the building.
Children's activities vary each year and may include face painting, balloon art, children's ID cards, money sand pit, local author book signings, and/or art demo as part of the weekend itinerary. |
