Delray Affair Ranks Among the Nation’s Best in Sunshine Artist’s 2024 200 Best

We’re thrilled to announce that Delray Affair, one of our most cherished community events, has been recognized on a national stage! Sunshine Artist magazine has just released its prestigious 2024 200 Best list, ranking the most profitable art and craft festivals in the country based on artists’ reported sales from 2023. We’re proud to share that Delray Affair has secured the No. 79 spot in the Classic & Contemporary Craft category.

For over six decades, Delray Affair has been a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community, transforming the streets of downtown Delray Beach into a lively festival filled with unique crafts, stunning artworks, and local flavors. Known as the “Greatest Show Under the Sun,” the Delray Affair attracts hundreds of artists and exhibitors from all over the country, making it one of the largest and most successful arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast.

Since its inception in 1993, Sunshine Artist’s 200 Best has become a trusted resource in the art and craft festival circuit. The rankings are divided into two categories: Fine Art & Design for events showcasing unique, fine-art pieces, and Classic & Contemporary Craft for those focused on traditional or modern craft and production work. Delray Affair’s inclusion in the latter category underscores its significance and success within the craft festival community.

Artists from across the country had the opportunity to vote between February and April of this year, nominating the shows that brought them the highest sales in 2023. The voting process was thorough, asking artists to rank their top 10 most profitable events, provide details on their gross sales, and identify whether they participated as fine artists or craftspeople. Sunshine Artist ensured that the results were fair by using a weighted scale based on different sales levels.

What makes Sunshine Artist’s 200 Best list so respected is its focus on objective, revenue-based criteria. While factors like artist treatment, amenities, and event management are important, the rankings are solely based on sales, making it a reliable indicator of a show’s potential future success.

As we celebrate this recognition, we’re already looking forward to the next Delray Affair, which promises to be bigger and better than ever. Mark your calendars and save the date for April 4-6, 2025, when the Delray Affair will once again bring together the best in art, craft, and culture in the heart of Delray Beach. For more details and to stay updated on all the exciting plans for next year’s event, visit delrayaffair.com.

We’re incredibly proud of the Delray Affair and its continued success. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our organizers, the support of our community, and the incredible talent of the artists and craftspeople who participate each year.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates, and thank you for making Delray Affair one of the best festivals in the nation!