Key West Artisan Market: Ocean Awareness Edition this Sunday; Last Market of the Season

The Key West Artisan Market: Ocean Awareness Edition will be held Sunday, April 2nd from 10 am to 2 pm at the Restaurant Store parking lot, 1111 Eaton St. Local artisans include culinary, textile, jewelry, wood, artists & crafters, curiosities, the Key West Writer’s Guild Author’s Nook, live music, beer, wine and food concessions. In addition, check out the Key West Aquarium’s Touch Tank, sign up for Reef Relief’s summer camp and learn about boating safety and vessel safety checks from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 13-1 Key West

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; parking is restricted to Strunk customers and handicapped tagged vehicles. Parking is available in the Old Town Parking Garage at 300 Grinnell Street for $3/hour, 4 hours free for cars with a Resident sticker. Please BYOB (bring your own bags).

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Confirmed artisans include, but are subject to change:
Culinary Artisans:

  • Bone Island Biscuits – Dog bones made in our home kitchens using the spent grain from
  • Bone Island Brewing – Local craft brewed beers
  • Candy by Jamie, LLC – Specializing in Handmade Caramels and Fine Chocolates
  • Coles Peace Bakery – Bakery goods, sandwiches, bread
  • Coles Peace Grill – House Smoked Brisket, Cheddar Cheese, Guava BBQ Sauce, Caramelized Onion on Baguette; Frita burger with Crispy Fried Onions on Cuban Bread
  • Conch Republic Rum Cake Company – Gourmet rum cakes and bourbon balls
  • Dominick’s Meatballs, Marinara and More – Hand rolled meatballs, home-style marinara and more
  • GypsyLu’s Granola – Chef made granola and savory nut blends
  • Holy Guacamole – Guacamole and chips made fresh to order
  • Keez Beez Honey – Honey, beeswax, propolis, apiary, products
  • Mason Jar Baking Co. – Baked pies in Mason jars
  • Mike’s Smoked Fish Dip – Locally made, wild caught smoked fish and fish dip
  • Mundy’s Seafood – Fresh, local-caught seafood
  • Murray’s Mixes – Dip and dessert mixes; salty, sweet and savory
  • Pickle Baron of Key West – Chef Made pickles, jams & preserves
  • Seaviche – Fresh-made authentic ceviche made from fresh fish, citrus and seasonings
  • Tennessee Steve’s BBQ – Award winning BBQ
  • The Restaurant Store (TRS) – Gourmet cheese tasting
  • TRS Indoors –wines to sample

Textile Artists:

  • Cocky Key West – Apparel accessories, Key West pride, branding and merchandise
  • Little Art Co. – Hand-painted shirts and jackets
  • Peace, Love and Woof – Island vibe dog gear hand crafted in Key West
  • Wool Pearls – Unique scarves and fiber accessories

Art

  • Art from the Start – Custom canvas, framing and repurposed art
  • Arts of Palm – Art created from recycled palm tree material, each piece unique
  • Island Art Girl by Liv – Drawings and prints by a young local artist, screen printed tees and tanks
  • Kassy B Fine Art – Eclectic mosaics and paintings
  • Martina Henderson – Black and white landscape photography from the Lower Keys
  • Rachel Feinberg – Painting the colors of Key West

Jewelry Artisans:

  • Artwear – Hand sculpted clay sun jewelry
  • FoxWorks Studio – Fused Art glass jewelry from Key West
  • Hooked on Key West – Authentic fish hook jewelry, original designs handcrafted in Key West
  • Key West Jewelry – Unique Key West-inspired jewelry
  • Love From the Sea – Beautiful beach glass and silver jewelry
  • My 2 Cents – Beautiful handcrafted coin rings
  • Suzanne P Campbell Jewelry – Silver plated forks, spoons and knives made into wearable art
  • Svea Seradin – Hand fabricated jewelry
  • ZEN by Karen Moore – Positive energy jewelry

Woodwork Artists

  • Jim’s Woodshop – Nautical cutouts made from reclaimed wood
  • Mangrove Studios – Salty island products from wood, glass and canvas
  • NikiStik – Hair Sticks made from reclaimed wood
  • Reber Woodwork – Unique items made from locally harvested and milled wood
  • Resurrection Wood – Original artwork on furniture handmade from recycled wood
  • Washed Up Key West – Recycled reclaimed wood crafts

Artisans and Craftspeople:

  • Boho Naturals – All natural body products
  • Fiddle Bow Medicine Show – Hand crafted cone planters with plants
  • Flora – Original watercolor prints on tile
  • Key West Body Scrubs – All natural sea salt scrubs
  • Kutchey’s Flowers in Key West – Fresh cut flowers; designer arranged or loose for take away
  • Mayanjali Apothecary – Handmade body products, salves, body butters, salt scrubs, natural deodorant
  • Moondrop Candles and Soap – Handmade organic soap and RSPO certified palm wax candles
  • Suzanne Carbone – Painted fish and birds on mahogany bark, coconuts, palm fronds and canvas

Curiosities:

  • Hector – Insect Art
  • Ron Augustine – Tarot Card Readings

Community:

  • The KONK Life Local Author’s Nook with the Key West Writer’s Guild

Local authors meeting, greeting, selling and signing copies of their publications

Ralph DePalma –The Soul of Key West – Photographical and narrative featuring Key West musicians

Elia Chepaitis – Pete the Incredible Puffer Fish:  A Love Story in the Florida Keys” – children’s book

Jane Newhagen – Chambered Nautilus – Key West historical fiction –  Sand Dollar & Pieces of Eight – Key West historical fiction

Wesley Sizemore – Tropical Quests – Key West fiction

Charles C Van Soye – American For Sale- A fiction thriller

Lucy Burdette – Killer Takeout – Key West food critic mystery series

Ken Michaels – The Gay Detective – fiction

Rusty Hodgdon – The Phantom Writer – Psycho – Thriller Novels

Community

  • US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 13-1 Key West – Safe Boating, schedule a vessel safety check, join the AUX!
  • REEF Relief – Dedicated to improving and protecting our coral reef ecosystem, summer camp signup
  • Key West Aquarium – Touch Tank and aquatic displays
  • 104.9 The X Variety Show
  • Featuring music by Craig Jolly and the Bahama Village Social Club, interviews and live radio

Cole’s Peace and Garage Mahal

  • Extensive craft beer selection and beer by Bone Island Brewing
  • $5 Wine by the glass, wine sampling and sales by Stephanie Southgate from Noble Wines

Next Artisan Market: Next season! See you then.
https://www.facebook.com/KeyWestArtisanMarket

Contact: Sean Krikorian

573-619-2200

Email: [email protected]

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