The Key West Artisan Market kicks off its 11th season with the "Welcome to the Party" edition Sunday, October 22, 2023, in the parking lot at Sonny Mccoy Indigenous Park, 1801 White Street, across from Edward B. Knight Pier and Higgs Beach.  This unique show will be from 10 am to 2 pm with all the regular artists and vendors and again from 5 pm to 7 pm with a selection of food and beverage to support the throngs of viewers lined up to watch the Zombie Bike Parade.
 
The Key West Artisan Market is a unique open air bazaar filled with artists, authors, chef-made cuisine, craftspeople, performers and fresh produce representing diversity, creativity, ingenuity and locally made products. Participants must live and also create/curate in the Keys in order to qualify. Each show offers a different theme and features one or more local charities. The 2023/2024 season offers 19 dates:  Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 17, Dec 31, Jan 14, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 21, April 7, April 14. There is also a special Fantasy Market Friday, October 27 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Truman Waterfront and a huge Black Friday show, November 24 from 10 am to 6 pm also at the Waterfront.
 
Key West Artisan Market: Welcome to the Party Edition, Sunday, October 23 from 10 am to 2 pm, kicks off Fantasy Fest week with the first market of the season. In addition to live music, great food, adult beverages, fun costume pieces and beautiful art, the show will feature the Little Pink Houses of Hope program, which promotes breast cancer screening and creates lifetime memory vacations for breast cancer patients & their families.
 
The Market offers free entry and ample free parking. Guests are encouraged to ride bikes and BYOB (bring your own bags). To become a participant, email Sean@dailyplan-it.net

​Locals and visitors alike are invited to join some of their favorite Key West Artisan Market vendors during the dog days of summer at the Southernmost VFW Post 3911 for the exclusive Summer Mini Market.
 
Sunday, June 25 from 10 am to 2 pm guests may purchase fresh produce, cheeses, orchids and plants, breads and dips, Mediterranean cuisine, desserts, locally caught seafood, Rodriguez Cigars, Latitude 24 Coffee and lots of other culinary treats along with local artists, jewelry creators, photographers, candle makers and collection curators for your shopping pleasure.
 
The VFW's air conditioned dining room will be open for a hearty sit down $10 breakfast or brunch with $10 bottomless mimosas and bloody marys. Or stay for lunch or dinner (you don't have to be a member to dine here) with chef Mark serving up lots of fresh made options to tempt your palate. A full bar (inside and out) will offer all your favorite libations at the best prices on the island.
 
Parking is plentiful courtesy of the Gulf Atlantic Bank (corner of 5th and N. Roosevelt) who also offers a convenient walk up ATM. As a courtesy, guests are asked not to park in PetSmart's spots unless making a stop at their store.
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The every other Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm event mirrors the Artisan Market regular season with only 5 more dates including June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6 and August 20. The Key West Artisan Market at Higgs Beach is scheduled to resume November 5.
 
For many additional vendors, be sure to visit the sister show, the Truman Waterfront Farmers Market, every Thursday from 2 pm to 7 pm year-round at the Truman Waterfront Park.
 
Email Sean@dailyplan-it.net for more information or to become a vendor.

Locals and visitors alike are invited to join some of their favorite Key West Artisan Market vendors during the dog days of summer at the Southernmost VFW Post 3911 for the all new Summer Mini Market!

Sunday, May 14 celebrates mother's day at the first market of the season with a special brunch and a complimentary mimosa for mom. There will be many opportunities for mom to pick out her own gift so it will be just right. The event will open at 10 am until 2 pm.

Guests may purchase fresh produce, cheeses, orchids and plants, breads and dips, desserts, locally caught seafood, Rodriquez cigars, Latitude 24 Coffee and lots of other culinary treats along with many local artists, jewelry creators, photographers, candle makers and collection curators for your shopping pleasure.

The VFW's air conditioned dining room will be open for a sit down breakfast, brunch or lunch with chef Mark serving up lots of fresh made options to tempt your palate. A full bar (inside and out) will offer mimosas, bloody mary's and all your favorite libations at the best prices on the island.

Parking is plentiful courtesy of the Gulf Atlantic Bank (corner of 5th and N. Roosevelt) who also offers a convenient walk up ATM. As a courtesy, guests are asked not to park in PetSmart's spots unless making a stop at their store.

The every other Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm event mirrors the Artisan Market regular season with 8 dates currently to include: May 14, May 28, June 11 , June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6 and August 20. The Key West Artisan Market at Higgs Beach is scheduled to resume November 5.

For many additional vendors, be sure to visit the sister show, the Truman Waterfront Farmers Market, every Thursday from 2 pm to 7 pm year-round at the Truman Waterfront Park.

Email Sean@dailyplan-it.net for more information or to become a vendor.

​The Key West Artisan Market ends the 2022/2023 season with a salute to the Conch Republic Days on April 23 from 10 am to 2 pm at Indigenous Park across from Higgs Beach in Key West. Join about 80 local vendors, artists and growers as they help kickoff a successful celebration of all things that make Cayo Hueso the place residents and visitors both love.
 
Enjoy bloody’s, mimosas and a full bar from Great Events Catering, coffee, kombucha, natural juices and cut fruit, multiple food stalls plus cheese, bread, fresh seafood and Florida produce.
 
Shop a curated outdoor market offering fine crafts and art from talented Florida Keys makers. Listen to awesome musicians & tour the Key West Wildlife Center. All around the show there’s lot’s to do; visit the Higgs Beach Dog Park, free West Martello Tower botanical garden, walk White Street Pier and of course, enjoy the alluring ocean views at Higgs Beach. The show offers free entry, free parking and suggests guests BYOB (bring your own bags).
 
This is the last Artisan Market of the Season until November however watch for a summer 'mini market' grand opening on Mother's Day (May 14) in the parking lot of the Southernmost VFW on North Roosevelt Blvd. This new show will take place every other Sunday 10 am to 2 pm through the summer. As a reminder, our sister show, the Truman Waterfront Farmers Market, is every Thursday from 2 pm to 7 pm year-round at the Truman Waterfront Park.