Fantasy Fest’s new Market Friday, October 28 not to be missed event

The Fantasy Fest Street Fair, which in past years consumed Duval and some side streets on Friday during the peak of Fantasy Fest, has been reimagined and moved to the Truman Waterfront Park. This change allows Duval street businesses and restaurants the full benefit from the throngs of party goers while also offering local artists, traveling vendors and pop up merchants the opportunity to participate in a dedicated show. The new “Fantasy Market” will be Friday, October 28 from 10 am to 5 pm and will offer shopping, costumes & accessories, fun entertainment and food and beverage. Vendors, makers, artists, crafters, photographers, jewelry, apparel, costumers, toys, non-profits, sponsors, culinary, food trucks and more will be set up in the grass near the splash park at the picturesque Truman Waterfront Park overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. 

“We think Fantasy Festers will really appreciate this shopping experience that eliminates the ‘street meat’ and carnival atmosphere and instead concentrates on quality, variety and local flair — still with a really fun party atmosphere,” said Sean K, one of the organizers with Daily Plan-it, the event management firm tapped by Fantasy Fest to take on the endeavor. “There’s plenty of time to come enjoy the park, shop, grab lunch and still get ready for the Masquerade March or whatever evening parties are on the agenda,” he said.

Party 105.7 FM will be onsite doing a live remote and their DJ spinning tunes, a full bar by Great Events Catering available and the Fantasy Fest official merchandise booth will be open for souvenirs and t-shirts. Guests can expect a glimpse of Royalty as various Kings and Queens of Fantasy Fest past and present make appearances throughout the day.

The Fantasy Market, an official Fantasy Fest event, is cohosted by the Key West Artisan Market and the Truman Waterfront Farmers Market. The show is free for all ages, accessible and a pet friendly event. Metered convenient parking (free with residential sticker), bike & scooter parking available. The park is located on the free Duval Loop bus route. To learn more visit www.fantasyfest.com

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