The City of Fort Pierce is hosting the 7th Annual Highwaymen Heritage Trail Festival & Art Show, paying tribute to the renowned Florida Highwaymen Artists and their significant contribution to the cultural history of Fort Pierce. The event will take place on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Moore’s Creek Linear Park (435 N 7th Street), situated at the corner of Avenue D and 7th Street.
Moore’s Creek Linear Park, located in the heart of the Lincoln Park
neighborhood, is where the Highwaymen artists, credited with initiating the "Last Great American Art Movement of the 20th Century," began their journey. The free event will showcase 'Original' and 2nd Generation Highwaymen Artists displaying and selling their art. Tribute booths for several deceased artists, displays from regional artists and arts organizations, live jazz music, food, novelty vendors, and a Kid’s Zone will also be featured.
Free guided tours of the award-winning Highwaymen Heritage Trail can be reserved by registering on the city's website. The trail, marked with colorful indicators, public art, and an informative website, narrates the story of African American artists from the 1950s to their induction into the Florida Artist Hall of Fame in 2004. The new Highwaymen Museum will be open to the public during the festival, offering a sneak peek at vintage Highwaymen paintings as part of the Highwaymen Heritage Trail.