Fine Arts For Ocala - FAFO

Fine Arts For Ocala - FAFO To promote the appreciation of the fine arts and to enhance art education in our community. For the next few years the show was put on by the local bank.

In the fall of 1966, the first art show in Ocala was held in the parking lot of what is now Bank of America. Attendees reported that they had to climb over 2x4’s and nails to view the art, as the building was still under construction. In 1967 FAFO became incorporated and kept bringing the Art Festival to the downtown community. In 1972, Fine Arts for Ocala, locally known as FAFO, was formed and ha

s brought a juried art show to our community each fall since. The Art Festival encircled City Hall and many residents share fond memories of those days. In 2000, due to construction around that venue, the Ocala Arts Festival was moved to McPherson Governmental Complex at 25th Avenue. In 2013 the show returned to its roots in downtown Ocala, including in the parking lot of Bank of America. We have come full circle since 1967. We have 155 outstanding artists, wonderful music at Citizens Circle, beer, wine, artwork from Marion County Students, Food Trucks, talented young people performing at the Gazebo, and some hands-on art activities at the old Chamber lot. Since 1988, Fine Arts for Ocala (FAFO) has been bringing Symphony Under the Stars to the Ocala community. In the early years the event was held at Paddock Park and FAFO hired symphonies from Tampa or Jacksonville. For over 20 years the Ocala Golf Club has been the location on Mother’s Day, and our local Ocala Symphony Orchestra has been contracted to provide the music. Continually voted as one of the favorite community events, it is a fun evening of seeing friends, enjoying a picnic, listening to good music and being dazzled by the ending fireworks display.

We were so happy to see all the set ups! From cozy and elaborate to a classic camp chair.Memories ✅Thank you .music and ...
05/24/2026

We were so happy to see all the set ups! From cozy and elaborate to a classic camp chair.
Memories ✅

Thank you .music and for the performances!

Let’s take a minute to appreciate our Symphony Under the Stars Volunteers! 👏 We could not have made the evening happen w...
05/21/2026

Let’s take a minute to appreciate our Symphony Under the Stars Volunteers! 👏
We could not have made the evening happen without the help of these, and many other, amazing humans.
✨a huge shoutout to all of you!✨

Still dreaming about Sunday’s sunset✨🌞
05/12/2026

Still dreaming about Sunday’s sunset✨🌞

05/11/2026

✨You just had to be there...
🧡Thank you for making Symphony
Under the Stars such a magical evening!
🎻We’re already counting down to next
year!

Thank you to the amazing group of musicians of the lead by the one and only ! You helped create such an enchanting evening under the stars.
music, thank you for setting the vibe of the evening and entertaining our guests.

✨Wowwww✨ We are blown away by the amazing performance put on by ! And paired with this fireworks?!Such an incredible nig...
05/11/2026

✨Wowwww✨
We are blown away by the amazing performance put on by !
And paired with this fireworks?!
Such an incredible night - we can’t wait to share more!

05/10/2026

The 2026 FAFO board is ready to see YOU at Symphony Under the Stars today at the Ocala Golf Club!

Thank you for the awesome drone footage!

05/10/2026

This sea of Orange is ready for you Symphony Under the Stars! 🧡🧡🧡

Tickets available at FAFO.org

It's not too late to get tickets for Symphony Under the Stars! Purchase at the any of the entrance gates when you arrive...
05/10/2026

It's not too late to get tickets for Symphony Under the Stars! Purchase at the any of the entrance gates when you arrive until intermission (around 8 p.m.) or online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/symphony-under-the-stars. Hope to see you there!

An Outdoor Concert Like No Other! Bring your own picnic and drinks, or enjoy local food trucks.Symphony Under the Stars – An Evening of Music, Food & FireworksJoin us for an unforgettable night as Fine Arts For Ocala (FAFO) presents Symphony Under the Stars, a community celebration and fundrai...

We'd like to take moment to thank our generous sponsors for supporting Symphony Under the Stars. We're looking forward t...
05/10/2026

We'd like to take moment to thank our generous sponsors for supporting Symphony Under the Stars. We're looking forward to magical evening!

Tickets are still available at https://fafo.org/symphony-1.

05/09/2026

Anyone else? 😉 Enjoy a glass of your favorite bev with your friends and family!
Don’t forget, BYOB to the Symphony tomorrow!
Cash bar available to those with Maestro’s Meal or Overture Oasis tickets.

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Ocala, FL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm

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+13528670355

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