The KWAM Season 14 has 29 themed dates from Oct 18, 2026 through August 08, 2027. Our summer season is one show per month May, June, July and August. To qualify for the show, most vendors must live and create in the Florida Keys.
Artisan/Craft Market
Oct. 18, 2026 - Aug. 8, 2027
EN: This show is for people who live and create in the Keys at least 3 months out of the year. We make exceptions for certain categories that can't be filled locally, but preference is always given to a Keys-local. We welcome artisans, crafters, and local fine artists; culinary vendors (hot prepared food, pre-packaged specialty food, farm stand, beverages); local authors and musicians; non-profit community partners; and select juried merchants. All vendors are juried for acceptance.
ES: Este evento es para personas que viven y crean en los Cayos al menos 3 meses al año. Hacemos excepciones para ciertas categorías que no se pueden cubrir localmente, pero siempre se da preferencia a un residente local de los Cayos. Damos la bienvenida a artesanos, creadores y artistas locales de bellas artes; vendedores culinarios (comida caliente preparada, alimentos especializados empaquetados, puestos agrícolas, bebidas); autores y músicos locales; socios comunitarios sin fines de lucro; y comerciantes jurados seleccionados. Todos los vendedores son evaluados por un jurado para su aceptación.
EN: We set up at Indigenous Park / Key West Wildlife Center, 1801 White Street, Key West, FL 33040, on select Sundays.
ES: Nos instalamos en Indigenous Park / Key West Wildlife Center, 1801 White Street, Key West, FL 33040, en domingos seleccionados.
The KWAM Season 14 has 29 themed dates from Oct 18, 2026 through August 08, 2027. Our summer season is one show per month May, June, July and August. To qualify for the show, most vendors must live and create in the Florida Keys.
In the parking lot at the Key West Wildlife Center/Sonny McCoy Indigenous Park
| Name | When | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event Hours | Sunday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Oct 18 2026 to Aug 08 2027 |
Event & Logistics Manager | Daily Plan-it (2010 – Present)
My Philosophy: Vendors aren’t just paying for booth space—they’re trusting me to help them succeed. That means using my experience, connections, and hustle to bring in foot traffic, build great energy, and ensure the event delivers. If you do well, I’ve done my job.
Signature Events & Track Record:
Race World Offshore World Championships Vendor Village – Key West, FL (2019–Present) Three-day vendor and sponsor showcase with 70+ booths and VIP hospitality zones.
Key West Artisan Market – Key West, FL (2013–Present) Weekly curated market with up to 80+ local makers, artists, and live music.
Truman Waterfront Market – Key West, FL (2019–Present) Weekly year-round Thursday community market featuring 55+ rotating vendors.
Fantasy Fest Market & Street Fair – Key West, FL (2022–Present) High-energy annual street market featuring 65+ vendors during Fantasy Fest week.
Just a Few Friends: Party in the Park – Key West, FL (2024–Present) Annual Labor Day festival, concert series, and vendor market at Truman Waterfront.
Mile 0 Mercantile – Key West, FL (2024–Present) Curated 4-day boutique artisan activation aligned with Mile 0 Fest.
Florida Keys Seafood Festival – Key West, FL (2019–2022) Two-day waterfront festival with 80+ seafood purveyors and craft vendors.
Pigeon Key Art Festival – Marathon, FL (2017–2019) Two-day juried fine art show supporting historical preservation.
Capital Eclipse: Jefferson City, MO (Aug 19 - 20, 2017) Multi-venue large-scale indoor and outdoor event featuring NASA astronauts, live music, science lectures and vendor events culminating with the total solar eclipse
Salute to America & Thursday Night Live – Jefferson City, MO (2009–2019) Major multi-day civic festivals, summer concert series, and 100+ vendor footprints.