Venue Rental

The Cultural Arts Village is available for rental for groups of all sizes. The Dugas Pavilion and Village Green offers a spectacular outdoor setting to host events.

Venue Forms

Venue Forms & Lease Information

Call 850.650.2226 or email venue@mkaf.org for rates and information.

The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is the owner/operator of the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village, a 6.7-acre outdoor event facility offering 79,547 square feet of highly-flexible space for seating, tents and more. An iconic 23-foot commanding stainless sculpture designed by artist, Frank Ledbetter, is a welcoming beacon as the largest public display of work in Destin and Okaloosa County. The Dugas Pavilion is a spacious 1,600 square foot performance stage with a majestic covered canopy. Additional amenities feature a 1,924 square-foot bathroom facility and 168 onsite grass-seeded parking spaces and adjacent shared parking. The Cultural Arts Village is available for rental and can be easily transformed for special events to accommodate audiences from 10 to 3,500.The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is often confused with Northwest Florida Stage College’s Mattie Kelly Arts Center. However, the two are not affiliated in any way other than a shared benefactor name.

Village Map

The Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village is conveniently located in the heart of Destin, east of the historic Destin Harbor and west of Destin Commons. Parking and shuttle service is free. View Cultural Arts Village Site Map (PDF)

Parking

On Site Parking

168 on-site grass seeded parking spaces.
Additional 309 parking spaces available next door at Destin High School.

Handicap Parking

MKAF Cultural Arts Villages is a ADA compliant venue.
A “Handicap Parking Permit” is required.

Satellite Parking

(available for Festival of the Arts and larger events.)
Continuous shuttle service is available from Emerald Coast Centre (15003 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL). Located across from the Henderson Beach State Park near Beal’s Department Store.

Driving Directions

From Destin Harbor

Head east on Hwy 98 (Emerald Coast Pkwy) to Henderson Beach State Park, take a left at next traffic light (Sunsations on left corner). At traffic circle stay left to Commons Drive Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village .5 mile on right.

From Destin Commons/Walton County

Head west on Hwy 98 (Emerald Coast Pkwy) to service road to Home Depot. Take right and follow traffic circle to left to Commons Drive (2nd exit). Continue .5 mile and Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village on right.

Venue Rental Rates

For exact pricing, please complete and return the Printable Rental Questionnaire.
A non-refundable security deposit of $500 is due upon execution of rental agreement.
The property is to be left in the same condition it is found, free of any trash, tents, chairs, etc.
Deposit will also be kept if event is canceled with less than a one month notice.
Rental of venue includes power, water, utilities, access to bathhouse, and parking in the grass next to the venue. NOT INCLUDED: Lighting equipment, sound system and equipment, power cords, chairs, tables and tents.
Parking is allowed at Destin High School with coordination and a recommended donation of $500.
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation events take priority for use of the venue. The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation reserves the right to refuse an event for any reason.

By The Numbers

7
ACRE EVENT LAWN
168
ON-SITE PARKING SPACES (access to additional 309 shared parking spaces)
79547
SQ FT OF HIGHLY-FLEXIBLE SPACE FOR SEATING, TENTS, AND MORE
1600
SQ FT COVERED STAGE WITH RAMP ACCESS
45
SURROUNDING ACRES OF PRISTINE FOREST AND WETLANDS
1924
SQ FT BATHROOM FACILITY WITH ACCESS RAMP FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES