Key West Artisan Market Kicks off New Season

The much-anticipated Key West Artisan Market will kick off a new season on Sunday, November 5th and will take place every three weeks through season at the Restaurant Store.

The event gives residents and visitors alike a chance to shop fresh and local. The parking lot at 1111 Eaton is transformed into a showcase of art, photography, jewelry and unique local handicrafts made exclusively in the Keys. There is eclectic entertainment, local author book signings, demonstrations and sampling. This year we will feature produce from Grimal Grove.

Guests can taste and buy local specialties including fresh Cole’s Peace bakery items, key west pink shrimp, smoked meats, cheeses, wine, honey, salt and spices, pasta, pickles, bacon jam and other culinary delights. Concessions, wine and a broad craft beer selection are onsite. This week’s celebrity bartender is Angie Romo.

The Key West Artisan Market is a proud supporter of the City of Key West’s Preserve Island Life Campaign. This initiative is about promoting the little things we can do to increase our community sustainability and resilience. The Market works in partnership with the Green Coordinators to offer fun, weekly themes that reinforce these efforts by offering resources and education to our guests.

Please mark your calendars for the entire season of Artisan Markets. Dates have been set for Sundays, 10 am to 2 pm, every three weeks (except Easter).

November 5 Brewfest featuring local and craft breweries with tastings along with our very best local artists

November 26  Preserve Island Life featuring green and sustainable products & ideas

championed by our One Human Family.

December 17  Holiday/Shop Local where you’ll find the best art, jewelry, books written by local artists and more, all made right here in the Keys.

January 7 the Art of the Art is a unique opportunity to meet our local artists and learn how they make and design their craft.

January 28  Culinary & Wine Show features local chef specialties, exotic cheeses, wine tasting and dozens of great vino by the bottle and case.

February 18 Recycle-upcycle gives you unique creations made from locally found & sourced objects along with your favorite culinary artists.

March 11 Free Wheelin’ Bicycle Showoff presented by Bike/Walk Key West offers cash prizes for the coolest conch cruisers.

April 8 Ocean awareness featuring our marine education partners and sea-themed art, jewelry and crafts.

Guests are encouraged to ride bikes or the bus which conveniently stops in front of the Restaurant Store. Strunk Ace Hardware will be open for business and parking restricted to customers and disable tagged vehicles. Parking is available in the Old Town Parking Garage at 300 Grinnell Street. Please BYOB (bring your own bags).

Local participants are juried each market for vendor stalls. Demonstrations, musicians, performers & nonprofits may qualify for free or reduced space. Registration for space opens September 1 and is limited to Keys artists exclusively. Visit www.planetreg.com/KWAM for information or call Sean at 573.619.2200.

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