Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What is the Fine Arts Festival?
  • Students from all over the state of Florida come together to develop their ministry gifts.
  • Our festival provides them with an opportunity to be evaluated by Fine Arts professionals.
  • They are scored based on their performances and compete with their peers.
  • These students will develop their gifts in several of our 82 different categories.
  • The main divisions include Art, Communication, Dance, Drama, Instrumental, Vocal, and Writing.
Where is Fine Arts located?
  • Faith Assembly of God
  • Address: 9307 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32825
Who can participate in Fine Arts?
  • At the District Festival, we only accept participants in middle school and high school.
  • Please refer to the District Rule Book.
  • The Kappa Tau Division is for the college-age. It only competes at the National Festival.
  • Fun Arts Division is a competition for elementary age and is handled by the PF Kids Ministries.
Who can attend the festival?
  • Our festival is open to anyone who wants to attend. There is no age limit.
  • The only restriction is on the participants.
What are the Rules for Fine Arts?
  • The District Rule book is your guide.
  • Please read it thoroughly and download it here.
Are there any special due dates for categories?

2025 Important Dates

MARCH 16: Writing Division Entries MUST be submitted to PFYouth Ministries no later than March 16th. DO NOT bring these entries to the festival, as they will not be evaluated. Please remember to upload a PDF file before payment.

MARCH 16: Short Film & Promo Video Entries must submit a YouTube web address no later than March 16th. DO NOT bring these entries to the festival, as they will not be evaluated. Please remember to include a YouTube link before payment.

April 17th: Art Division Entries must be brought to the registration room by 8:30 am on Friday, April 18th.

    When does onsite check-in begin?
    • Onsite Check-in opens 3 pm – 9:30 pm on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
    • Onsite Check-in reopens at 7:30 am on Friday, April 17, 2025.
    When do the presentation schedules get released?
    • The schedule of presentations will be released no later than April 10th. We cannot guarantee that it will be released earlier.
    • Please be patient with us as we are working as fast as possible to get this information into your hands.
    • We are coordinating 2,000 presentations, so a significant amount of time is needed to provide accurate schedules.
    • We will have schedules listed by room and by church.
    When do presentations start?
    • Thursday, May 1, 2025 – TBD
    • Friday, May 2, 2025 – Presentations will begin at 9:00 am
    • Saturday, May 3, 2025 – Presentations will begin at 8:30 am
    When does the Celebration Service Begin?
    • The Celebration Service doors will open at 3 pm
    • Pre-service will start at 3 pm
    • The Celebration Service will begin at 3:30 pm.
    Will food be available?
    • The host facility will have food options available on Friday only.
    • The coffee shops on site will be open both Friday and Saturday.
    Are there event sponsors or exhibitor booths?
    Can I volunteer or evaluate at the festival?
    • Yes, for Individual Volunteers and Groups of 7 or more click here.
    • To fill out an evaluator application click here.
    How do I contact PFYouth if I have a question?

    Registration Questions

    How do I register for PFY Fine Arts?
    • Registration is online only. (Available January 27th)
    • Download the registration forms to collect student and group information.
    • DO NOT mail in forms.
    • Download the free E-book for a detailed explanation & troubleshooting (available Jan 15th)
    • Click on Register, fill in all information, and pay online.
    How much does it cost and what are the deadlines?

    Rates are per entry, per person! 

    • Super Early: $30 per entry, per person, due by March 2, 2026.
    • Early: $40 per entry, per person, due by March 16, 2026.
    • Regular: $50 per entry, per person, due by March 23, 2026.
    • Late: $80 per entry, per person. After March 23, 2026, if spots are available.

    NO NEW ENTRIES: After March 23, 2026, only substitutions are accepted after this deadline

    Pre-order shirts can be purchased for $20 until March 16th.

    Are there ANY extra expenses?
    • Pre-order shirts can be purchased for $20 until March 16th.
    • Merchandise will be available for purchase at the festival.
    • Food will be available for purchase
    • Please bring extra money.
    Where can I find the hotel options?
    • There are several hotel options available. Click here to book online.
    • Please mention Fine Arts Festival when booking with one of the hotels on our list.
    Can I add an additional person to a group submission after payment?
    • After the initial payment is received, we do not allow additional individuals to be added to existing groups.
    • Churches can add new groups until March 23rd.
    Will I be able to edit submissions after payment is made?
    • Once the payment is made, submissions are no longer available for editing.
    • If there is a legitimate error in the submission, email our office at youth@penflorida.org.
    • Substitutions for an individual category are not permitted.
    • A church leader can add new submissions until March 23rd, but existing submissions are final.
    Can I register and pay at the door?
    • There are NO new entries allowed after March 23rd.
    • Any outstanding payments will be collected at onsite check-in.
    What is the refund policy?
    • All registration payments are non-refundable!
    • Individual submissions are not available for substitutions.
    • Group substitution policy is listed in the district rule book.
    • A group submission cannot add participants after the initial payment.