This Saturday, Wekiva Island will be closed until 5:00 p.m. for our annual Fall Egg Fest. We’d love for you to join the fun—grab your ticket and be part of the festivities. After 5:00 p.m., the Island will reopen and welcome guests as usual.
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2026) — In the last 20 years, the fashions have changed, the technology has evolved and the population of Central Florida has blossomed. But one thing that has stood the test of time? The Wekiva Paint Out captures the area’s unique natural resources in art.
The event will celebrate its 20th year from Feb. 23 to 28, bringing world-class artists to Wekiva Island, Wekiwa Springs State Park and the surrounding areas to create plein air masterpieces. Visitors can watch artists work, tour the gallery and even purchase pieces right from the easel.
Just as intended by founder William “Big Bill” Tippit in 2006 when the event started, the Wekiva Paint Out raises awareness of the need to protect the Wekiva River. Proceeds benefit Keep Seminole Beautiful and the Wekiva Wilderness Trust.
“The fact that we’re celebrating this milestone of 20 years is a testament to what the Wekiva Paint Out means to these artists, the community, and our environment,” said Mary Weinaug, the event’s organizer and executive director of Keep Seminole Beautiful. “Come out for a few hours and watch these artists work and you’ll see what I mean. They capture the beauty in a way that inspires you to want to protect these surroundings.”
The week includes several special events:
Opportunities for sponsors and patrons are still available and include special events and an art credit. Those who cannot attend can see the Virtual Exhibition here.
Wekiva Island has served as the host for the Wekiva Paint Out since 2009 and offers its own art gallery, Gallery C.E.R.O.®
For more information about Wekiva Paint Out, visit wekivapaintout.com. For more information about Wekiva Island, visit wekivaisland.com.
For photos of past events, click here.
This Saturday, Wekiva Island will be closed until 5:00 p.m. for our annual Fall Egg Fest. We’d love for you to join the fun—grab your ticket and be part of the festivities. After 5:00 p.m., the Island will reopen and welcome guests as usual.
Join Wekiva Island and 3 Daughters Brewing this Saturday for a seafood feast benefiting the Central Florida Zoo. Enjoy a pound of jumbo shrimp, clams, corn, potatoes, sausage, and three pours of beer, all for $45!