Wellen Park Fine Arts Festival returns to Downtown Wellen on Valentine’s Day weekend.
Wellen Park is gearing up for a lively, art-filled weekend on February 14 and 15, as the Wellen Park Fine Arts Festival comes back to Downtown Wellen. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, Wellen Park Boulevard transforms into a vibrant outdoor gallery, showcasing eye-catching work by artists from all over Florida and the country. Admission is free, and everyone’s invited.
“Art brings people together and sparks inspiration in ways nothing else does,” says Christine Masney, vice president of marketing at Wellen Park. “We love giving our residents and the wider community a chance to meet artists, talk about their creative process, and even commission pieces that speak to them.”
This year’s festival features a curated mix of original and handmade art, including paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, woodworking, glass, fiber, ceramics, wearable art, and mixed-media creations. Stroll through Downtown Wellen’s welcoming streets, grab a bite at one of the local restaurants, shop the boutiques, or just soak in the atmosphere. Live music will fill the air all weekend, adding to the creative energy as you explore.
The Wellen Park Fine Art Festival is brought to life in partnership with Paragon Events. Want more details? Head over to wellenpark.com/events/wellen-park-fine-arts-festival.
About Downtown Wellen
Downtown Wellen stands out as the region’s favorite spot for gathering, dining, and unwinding. You’ll find restaurants, boutiques, beauty salons, and a mix of medical and professional offices. They designed the outdoor spaces for both relaxation and fun, think cozy parks, a natural playground, a living room shaded by a massive, relocated live oak, and bigger spots like the Great Lawn for festivals, markets, and community celebrations. Solis Hall, Downtown Wellen’s rental venue, offers an outdoor stage, a lakeside patio, and a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.
This walkable downtown draws people in with its easygoing waterfront vibe. The 80-acre Grand Lake sets the scene, inviting fishing and paddle sports, while a three-mile lakefront trail wraps around downtown. Kind Vibes Outfitters rents bikes, e-bikes, kayaks, and paddleboards, so you can get out and explore.
The Yard food park brings a playful twist, with outdoor seating, lawn games, and food served up from vintage shipping containers. It’s laid-back, social, and easy to enjoy.
You’ll find Downtown Wellen at 19745 Wellen Park Blvd., Venice. Find out more at wellenpark.com/shop-dine.
About Wellen Park
Wellen Park puts wellness, community, and an active lifestyle at the heart of everything. The community offers a wide variety of homes and neighborhoods built by top national and regional builders. In 2025, real estate consultants RCLCO and John Burns named Wellen Park the nation’s No. 8 best-selling community. When fully built out, over 50,000 residents and 22,500 homes will call it home. Right now, about 10,000 residents already enjoy a full lineup of amenities, fitness options, events, and easy access to Downtown Wellen and the Gulf beaches.
New neighborhoods are constantly joining the mix, offering private amenities and options like low-maintenance villas, coach homes, condos, and custom or semi-custom single-family homes. There’s even a new enclave designed just for adults 55 and older. Rentals, both apartments and single-family homes, are available, along with independent living, assisted living, and memory care.Curious? Call 941-960-7805, visit www.wellenpark.com or stop by the Welcome Center at 12275 Mercado Drive in Venice, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
