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Key West, FL — The Key West Artisan Market continues its 2026 season on Sunday, February 15, from 10 am to 2 pm at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach with the It’s For the Birds Edition, featuring the Key West Wildlife Center. This Market shares space with the Center and invites locals and visitors to shop local while learning more about the vital work being done to care for injured and orphaned wild birds and native wildlife in the Florida Keys.
At the Artisan Market, guests are invited to experience a thoughtfully designed open-air showcase featuring fine crafts and art by accomplished Florida Keys makers, elevated food and libations, and sweeping ocean views. The market offers an inspired mix of handcrafted jewelry, original artwork spanning acrylics, watercolor, papercuts, ceramics, and turned wood, bespoke home décor, carefully selected apparel and textiles, artisan breads and cheeses, fresh seasonal produce, local seafood and premium butcher selections, slow-smoked barbecue, indulgent desserts, and authentic global flavors from the Mediterranean, France, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and the Caribbean. Great Events Catering offers a full-service bar featuring handcrafted, next-level Bloody Marys and mimosas, while guests may also enjoy fresh-brewed coffee, nitrogen-infused teas, pressed fruit juices, artisanal ice cream, and tropically flavored boozy popsicles. This market puts the focus on the Key West Wildlife Center and its ongoing efforts to protect and rehabilitate local wildlife. Representatives will be onsite promoting their upcoming fundraiser at West Martello Tower, with tickets available for purchase during the Market, as well as offering tours of the Wildlife Center by donation and selling branded merchandise to support their work. Keys Yacht Rock Station 93.7 will broadcast live from the market throughout the day, sharing island tunes, interviews, and community highlights. Guests can meet local authors signing books, watch artists at work, and enjoy a gorgeous day wandering through Indigenous Park. The Key West Artisan Market blends community spirit with local creativity and entrepreneurship, pairing nonprofit partners with a vibrant open-air shopping experience by the sea. Each edition supports a different charitable organization working to strengthen the island community. Admission and parking are free, and guests are encouraged to BYOB — bring your own shopping bags or pick up a branded bag at the Artisan Market info tent. The Key West Artisan Market takes place select Sundays at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach, offering a rotating lineup of themes and nonprofit partners throughout the season. Next Market: Sunday, February 22 — Key West Artisan Market: Lights, Camera, Community Edition featuring Tropic Cinema. For updates and upcoming editions, visit https://www.facebook.com/KWArtisanMarket. For vendor information, email [email protected] or apply online at https://bit.ly/KWAMVENDOR
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Key West, FL — The Key West Artisan Market continues its 2026 season on Sunday, February 8, from 10 am to 2 pm at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach with the Super Bowl of Hope Edition, featuring Little Pink Houses of Hope. On Super Bowl Sunday, the Market offers the perfect place to stock up for game day while shopping local and supporting small businesses.
At the Artisan Market, guests are invited to experience a thoughtfully designed open-air showcase featuring fine crafts and art by accomplished Florida Keys makers, elevated food and libations, local authors signing books, and sweeping ocean views. The market offers an inspired mix of handcrafted jewelry, original artwork spanning acrylics, watercolor, papercuts, ceramics, and turned wood, bespoke home décor, carefully selected apparel and textiles, artisan breads and cheeses, fresh seasonal produce, local seafood and premium butcher selections, slow-smoked barbecue, indulgent desserts, and authentic global flavors from the Mediterranean, France, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and the Caribbean. Great Events Catering offers a full-service bar featuring handcrafted, next-level Bloody Marys and mimosas, while guests may also enjoy fresh-brewed coffee, nitrogen-infused teas, pressed fruit juices, artisanal ice cream, and tropically flavored boozy popsicles. This edition spotlights Little Pink Houses of Hope, an organization providing breast cancer patients and their families with free retreat experiences that create lasting memories during an incredibly challenging time. Representatives will be onsite sharing information about their programs and seeking support in the form of donated vacation rentals or private homes, as well as gift cards and certificates for activities and restaurants to help families fully experience the destination. By shopping local at this market, guests are helping make a meaningful impact while stocking up on delicious treats and game-day favorites from Artisan Market vendors. Keys Yacht Rock Station 93.7 will broadcast live from the market throughout the day, sharing island tunes, interviews, and community highlights. Guests can meet local authors signing books, watch artists at work, and explore the newly remodeled Key West Wildlife Center located onsite at Indigenous Park. The Key West Artisan Market blends community spirit with local creativity and entrepreneurship, pairing nonprofit partners with a vibrant open-air shopping experience by the sea. Each edition supports a different charitable organization working to strengthen the island community. Admission and parking are free, and guests are encouraged to BYOB — bring your own shopping bags or pick up a branded bag at the Artisan Market info tent. The Key West Artisan Market takes place select Sundays at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach, offering a rotating lineup of themes and nonprofit partners throughout the season. Next Market: Sunday, February 15 — Key West Artisan Market: It’s For the Birds Edition featuring the Key West Wildlife Center. For updates and upcoming editions, visit https://www.facebook.com/KWArtisanMarket. For vendor information, email [email protected] or apply online at https://bit.ly/KWAMVENDOR Key West, FL — The Key West Artisan Market kicks off the new year on Sunday, January 11, from 10 am to 2 pm at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach with the Building Hope Edition, featuring Habitat for Humanity of Key West and the Lower Florida Keys. This first market of 2026 invites locals and visitors to start the year by shopping local, supporting small businesses, and investing in a stronger, more connected community.
At the Artisan Market, guests are invited to experience a thoughtfully designed open-air showcase featuring fine crafts and art by accomplished Florida Keys makers, elevated food and libations, local authors signing books, and sweeping ocean views. The market offers an inspired mix of handcrafted jewelry, original artwork spanning acrylics, watercolor, papercuts, ceramics, and turned wood, bespoke home décor, carefully selected apparel & textiles, artisan breads and cheeses, fresh seasonal produce, local seafood and premium butcher selections, slow-smoked barbecue, indulgent desserts, and authentic global flavors from the Mediterranean, France, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and the Caribbean. Great Events Catering offers a full-service bar featuring handcrafted, next-level Bloody Marys and mimosas, while guests may also enjoy fresh-brewed coffee, nitrogen-infused teas, pressed fruit juices, artisanal ice cream, and tropically flavored boozy popsicles. This edition spotlights Habitat for Humanity of Key West and the Lower Florida Keys, an organization dedicated to building safe, affordable housing and strengthening neighborhoods throughout the Keys. Representatives will be onsite offering the opportunity to enter two exciting raffles while sharing information about local builds, volunteer opportunities, and how community involvement helps families achieve stability and independence. By shopping local at this market, guests are directly contributing to efforts that quite literally build hope close to home. Keys Yacht Rock Station 93.7 will broadcast live from the market throughout the day, sharing island tunes, interviews, and community highlights. Guests can meet local authors signing books, watch artists at work, and explore the newly remodeled Key West Wildlife Center located onsite at Indigenous Park. The Key West Artisan Market blends community spirit with local creativity and entrepreneurship, pairing nonprofit partners with a vibrant open-air shopping experience by the sea. Each edition supports a different charitable organization working to strengthen the island community. Admission and parking are free, and guests are encouraged to BYOB — bring your own shopping bags or pick up a branded bag at the Artisan Market info tent. The Key West Artisan Market takes place select Sundays at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach, offering a rotating lineup of themes and nonprofit partners throughout the season. Next Market: Sunday, January 25 — Key West Artisan Market: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Edition featuring the Key West Immigrant Support Network. For updates and upcoming editions, visit https://www.facebook.com/KWArtisanMarket. For vendor information, email [email protected] or apply online at https://bit.ly/KWAMVENDORS. Key West, FL — The Key West Artisan Market wraps up the year on Sunday, December 28, from 10 am to 2 pm at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach with the Leading Ladies Edition, featuring the Key West Women’s Club. This special New Year’s market invites locals and visitors alike to treat themselves to the gift they didn’t quite get for the holidays while stocking up for festive New Year’s Eve gatherings.
At the Artisan Market, visitors can shop a curated outdoor event showcasing fine crafts and art from talented Florida Keys makers, festive food and libations, local authors signing books, and beautiful ocean views. Shoppers will find handcrafted jewelry, original artwork, home décor, apparel, specialty foods, artisan breads and cheeses, fresh produce, and authentic dishes from the Mediterranean, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, and the Caribbean. Great Events Catering offers a full-service bar with Bloody Marys, mimosas, beer and wine, or guests may enjoy fresh-brewed coffee, nitrogen infused teas, pressed juices, ice cream, or even boozy popsicles. This edition spotlights the Key West Women’s Club, a cornerstone of the community since 1915 and home to the historic Hellings Curry Museum. Representatives will be onsite sharing information about the Club’s long-standing philanthropic work, museum tours, and community programs. Guests can also purchase the Women’s Club’s popular cookbooks and two-for-one restaurant cards, with proceeds supporting their ongoing charitable efforts throughout the Keys. Keys Yacht Rock Station 93.7 will broadcast live from the market throughout the day, sharing island tunes, interviews, and community highlights and a special live performance by Mango Tree Troubadours. Guests can meet local authors signing books, watch artists at work, and explore the newly remodeled Key West Wildlife Center located onsite at Indigenous Park. The Key West Artisan Market blends community spirit with local creativity and entrepreneurship, pairing nonprofit partners with a vibrant open-air shopping experience by the sea. Each edition supports a different charitable organization working to strengthen the island community. Admission and parking are free, and guests are encouraged to BYOB — bring your own shopping bags or purchase a branded bag at the Artisan Market info tent. The Key West Artisan Market takes place select Sundays at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach, offering a rotating lineup of themes and nonprofit partners throughout the season. Next Market: Sunday, January 11 — Key West Artisan Market: Building Hope Edition featuring Habitat for Humanity of Key West and the Lower Florida Keys. For updates and upcoming editions, visit https://www.facebook.com/KWArtisanMarket. For vendor information, email [email protected] or apply online at https://bit.ly/KWAMVENDORS Key West, FL — The Key West Artisan Market continues its 2025–26 season on Sunday, December 21, from 10 am to 2 pm at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach with the Shop Local, Support Local Edition, featuring the Sister Season Fund and special guest Santa Q. This festive market is the perfect opportunity to wrap up holiday shopping while supporting local small businesses and giving back to the people who help make the holidays in Key West so special.
At the Artisan Market, visitors can shop a curated outdoor event showcasing fine crafts and art from talented Florida Keys makers, festive food and libations, local authors signing books, and beautiful ocean views. Shoppers will find one-of-a-kind gifts including handcrafted jewelry, original artwork, home décor, apparel, specialty foods, artisan breads and cheeses, fresh produce, and authentic dishes from the Mediterranean, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, and the Caribbean. Great Events Catering offers a full-service bar with Bloody Marys, mimosas, beer and wine, or guests may enjoy fresh-brewed coffee, nitrogen infused teas, pressed juices and boozy popsicles. This edition shines a light on the Sister Season Fund, a local nonprofit that provides emergency financial assistance to hospitality and service industry workers during times of need. Representatives will be onsite sharing how the Fund supports those who work behind the scenes to create memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike. Guests are encouraged to consider making a donation and showing their holiday spirit by supporting the people who keep Key West welcoming year-round. Adding to the festive atmosphere, Santa Q will be onsite from noon to 2 pm, spreading cheer and posing for photos as families enjoy the Market’s relaxed island-style holiday vibe. Keys Yacht Rock Station 93.7 will broadcast live from the market throughout the day, sharing island tunes, interviews, and community highlights. Guests can also meet local authors signing books, watch artists at work, and explore the newly remodeled Key West Wildlife Center located onsite at Indigenous Park. The Key West Artisan Market blends community spirit with local creativity and entrepreneurship, pairing nonprofit partners with a vibrant open-air shopping experience by the sea. Each edition supports a different charitable organization working to strengthen the island community. Admission and parking are free, and guests are encouraged to BYOB — bring your own shopping bags or purchase a branded bag at the Artisan Market info tent. The Key West Artisan Market takes place select Sundays at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach, offering a rotating lineup of themes and nonprofit partners throughout the season. Next Market: Sunday, December 28 — Key West Artisan Market: Leading Ladies Edition featuring the Key West Women’s Club. For updates and upcoming editions, visit https://www.facebook.com/KWArtisanMarket. For vendor information, email [email protected] or apply online at https://bit.ly/KWAMVENDORS. Key West, FL — The Key West Artisan Market continues its 2025–26 season on Sunday, December 14, from 10 am to 2 pm at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach with the “Preserve Paradise” Edition, featuring the Old Island Restoration Foundation. This holiday-season market invites the community to shop local, celebrate the island’s architectural heritage, and find meaningful gifts while supporting an organization dedicated to preserving Key West’s unique character.
Representatives from the Old Island Restoration Foundation will be onsite sharing the history and significance of their mission and accepting donations. The Foundation cares for and operates the Oldest House Museum & Gardens, one of Key West’s most cherished historic sites, offering guided tours, educational programming, and a picturesque venue for weddings, receptions, and special events. Guests are encouraged to learn more about the property’s legacy and explore ways to support ongoing preservation efforts. At the Artisan Market, visitors can shop a curated outdoor event showcasing fine crafts and art from talented Florida Keys makers, festive food and libations, local authors signing books, and beautiful ocean views. This edition offers a vibrant, island-inspired holiday shopping experience, featuring handcrafted jewelry, original artwork, home décor, apparel, specialty foods, artisan breads and cheeses, fresh produce, and authentic dishes from the Mediterranean, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, and the Caribbean. Great Events Catering offers a full-service bar with Bloody Marys, mimosas, beer and wine, or guests may enjoy fresh-brewed coffee, nitrogen infused teas, pressed juices, ice cream or boozy popsicles. Keys Yacht Rock Station 93.7 will broadcast live from the market throughout the day, sharing island tunes, interviews, and community highlights. A featured local musician will perform live on-air as part of the broadcast. Guests can also watch artists at work, meet local authors signing books, and explore the newly remodeled Key West Wildlife Center located onsite at Indigenous Park. The Key West Artisan Market blends community spirit with local creativity and entrepreneurship, pairing nonprofit partners with a vibrant open-air shopping experience by the sea. Each edition supports a different charitable organization working to strengthen the island community. Admission and parking are free, and guests are encouraged to BYOB — bring your own shopping bags or purchase a branded bag at the Artisan Market info tent. The Key West Artisan Market takes place select Sundays at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach, offering a rotating lineup of themes and nonprofit partners throughout the season. Next Market: Sunday, December 21 — Key West Artisan Market: Shop Local, Support Local Edition featuring the Sister Season Fund (with special guest Santa Q). For updates and upcoming editions, visit https://www.facebook.com/KWArtisanMarket. For vendor information, email [email protected] or apply online at https://bit.ly/KWAMVENDORS. Key West, FL — The Key West Artisan Market continues its 2025–26 season on Sunday, November 30, from 10 am to 2 pm at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach with the “Rock the Red Ribbon” Edition, featuring the Friends of the Key West AIDS Memorial. This week’s market brings the community together to honor lives lost, support those affected, and raise awareness ahead of World AIDS Day, which will be observed the following day, December 1, at the AIDS Memorial located directly across the street.
Friends of the Key West AIDS Memorial will be onsite offering free red ribbons, sharing the history and significance of the Memorial and accepting donations. Guests are invited to visit the waterfront monument during the event to reflect and pay tribute to those memorialized there. At the Artisan Market, visitors can shop a curated outdoor event showcasing fine crafts and art from talented Florida Keys makers, festive food and libations, local authors signing books, and beautiful ocean views. This edition welcomes new vendor, Fish Tales Seafood Market from Marathon, offering fresh local seafood, prime steaks, sausages, fish dip, homemade pies, and a variety of gourmet specialties—an exciting addition for both locals and visitors preparing for holiday meals and gatherings. The Market continues to grow as one of the island’s premier shopping experiences, featuring handcrafted jewelry, original artwork, home décor, apparel, specialty foods, artisan breads and cheeses, fresh produce, and authentic dishes from the Mediterranean, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, and the Caribbean. Great Events Catering offers a full-service bar with Bloody Marys, mimosas, beer and wine, or enjoy fresh-brewed coffee, nitrogen infused teas, pressed juices, ice cream or boozy popsicles. Keys Yacht Rock Station 93.7 will broadcast live from the market throughout the day, sharing island tunes, interviews, and community highlights. This week’s musical entertainment features The Shanty Hounds, performing live on-air and adding their signature island sound to the festivities. Guests can also meet local authors signing books, watch artists at work, and explore the newly remodeled Key West Wildlife Center located onsite at Indigenous Park. The Key West Artisan Market blends community spirit with local creativity and entrepreneurship, pairing nonprofit partners with a vibrant open-air shopping experience by the sea. Each edition supports a different charitable organization working to strengthen the island community. Admission and parking are free, and guests are encouraged to BYOB — bring your own shopping bags or purchase a branded bag at the Artisan Market info tent. The Key West Artisan Market takes place select Sundays at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach, offering a rotating lineup of themes and nonprofit partners throughout the season. Next Market: Sunday, December 14 — Key West Artisan Market: Preserve Paradise Edition featuring the Old Island Restoration Foundation. For updates and upcoming editions, visit https://www.facebook.com/KWArtisanMarket. For vendor information, email [email protected] or apply online at https://bit.ly/KWAMVENDORS. Key West, FL — The Key West Artisan Market continues its 2025–26 season on Sunday, November 16, from 10 am to 2 pm at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach with the “Charting the Course” Edition, featuring the Key West Community Sailing Center. This week’s market celebrates life on the water while supporting the organization’s mission to make sailing accessible and affordable for everyone in the Keys.
The Key West Community Sailing Center offers youth instruction, educational programs, and affordable memberships for locals and visitors who want to experience the joy of sailing the island’s clear turquoise waters. Representatives will be onsite to share details about lessons, volunteer opportunities, and ways to help keep this vital community program thriving. Each Sunday, the Key West Artisan Market transforms Indigenous Park into a lively waterfront bazaar where creativity, flavor, and island culture come together. Visitors can browse fine crafts and original art from Florida Keys makers, discover hand-poured candles, tropical apparel, and one-of-a-kind jewelry, and meet the artists who create them. The Market also features local authors, specialty foods, and unique island souvenirs — a perfect blend of shopping and strolling that captures the heart of Key West. Guests can sip Bloody Marys and mimosas from Great Events Catering’s full-service bar or enjoy freshly brewed coffee, pressed juices, and squeezed lemonade. A tempting mix of food trucks and stalls offer eat-here or take-away dishes, from artisan cheese, breads, and seafood to fresh Florida produce and international flavors from the Mediterranean, Argentina, India, and the Caribbean. Keys Yacht Rock Station 93.7 will broadcast live from the market with island tunes, on-air interviews, and community updates throughout the day, along with a live musical performance from a featured local artist. Visitors can also explore the newly remodeled Key West Wildlife Center, located within Indigenous Park, to see firsthand the important work being done to care for the island’s native birds and wildlife. The Key West Artisan Market pairs community causes with a celebration of local creativity and entrepreneurship, giving residents and visitors alike the chance to shop small, eat well, and give back. Each edition highlights a different nonprofit partner working to strengthen the island community. Admission and parking are free, and guests are encouraged to bring reusable shopping bags. The Key West Artisan Market takes place select Sundays at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach, offering a rotating lineup of themes and nonprofit partners throughout the season. For updates and upcoming editions, visit https://www.facebook.com/KWArtisanMarket. For vendor information, email [email protected] or apply online at https://bit.ly/KWAMVENDORS. Key West, FL — The Key West Artisan Market continues its 2025–26 season on Sunday, November 2, from 10 am to 2 pm at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach with the “Keys to the Future” Edition, featuring Take Stock in Children of Monroe County. This week’s market shines a light on education and opportunity, supporting the organization’s mission to break the cycle of poverty through mentoring and scholarships for local students.
Take Stock in Children provides low-income, academically promising students with long-term support and college scholarships, guided by dedicated mentors who help them stay on track from middle school through graduation. Representatives will be onsite throughout the event to share success stories and ways the community can get involved in shaping brighter futures for young people in the Keys. Guests can shop a curated outdoor market featuring fine crafts and art from talented Florida Keys makers, a wide variety of food and libations, local authors, and glorious ocean views. Offerings include artisan cheese, breads, seafood, and fresh Florida produce, plus international flavors from the Mediterranean, Argentina, India, and the Caribbean. Visitors can sip Bloody Marys and mimosas from Great Events Catering’s full-service bar or choose fresh brewed coffee, pressed juices or squeezed lemonade. Keys Yacht Rock Station 93.7 will be broadcasting live from the market, sharing island tunes, local interviews, and community updates throughout the day as well as featuring local musician Mary Spear. Guests can also meet local authors signing books, watch artists at work, and explore the newly remodeled Key West Wildlife Center located within Indigenous Park. The Key West Artisan Market pairs community causes with a celebration of local creativity and entrepreneurship, giving residents and visitors the chance to shop small, eat well, and give back. Each edition highlights a different nonprofit partner working to strengthen the island community. Admission and parking are free, and guests are encouraged to bring reusable shopping bags. The Key West Artisan Market takes place select Sundays at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach, offering a rotating lineup of themes and nonprofit partners throughout the season. For updates and upcoming editions, visit https://www.facebook.com/KWArtisanMarket. For vendor information, email [email protected] or apply online at https://bit.ly/KWAMVENDORS. The Key West Artisan Market kicks off its 13th season with the "Welcome to the Party" Fantasy Fest edition Sunday, October 19, 2025, in the parking lot at Sonny Mccoy Indigenous Park, 1801 White Street.
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 2025/2026 season offers 22 dates between October and April and 4 summer shows. There is also a special Fantasy Market Friday, October 24 from 10 am to 4 pm back on Duval Street after a 5 year hiatus and a huge Black Friday show, November 28 from 10 am to 6 pm at the Truman Waterfront Park. The Key West Artisan 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 [email protected] |
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