Festival/Carnival
Party in the Park With Just a Few Friends
Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Truman Waterfront Park, Key West
Vendors will be placed on the perimeter of the concert space to allow easy access for guests
This is the main event of the JAFF Key West Labor Day Weekend celebration! A memorial second line parade will march down Duval Street, ending at Truman Waterfront Park with live music (including special guests), food, and merch vendors.
Truman Waterfront Park, Key West
| Name | When | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31 2025 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM | — |
Event Management Experience
Daily Plan-it LogisticsEvent & Logistics Manager2010 – Present
~What I believe: 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 customers, build a great vibe, and make sure the event works for them. If they do well, I’ve done my job. I want every vendor to feel like they were part of something worth showing up for.
Signature Events:
*Salute to America – Jefferson City, MO (2010–2017)Annual 2-day Fourth of July festival with 100+ vendors and live entertainment.
*Thursday Night Live – Jefferson City, MO (2009–2019)Weekly summer concert series featuring music, food trucks, and artisan vendors.
*Key West Artisan Market – Key West, FL (2013–Present)Bi-weekly curated market with up to 80 local vendors and live performances.
*Truman Waterfront Market – Key West, FL (2019–Present)Weekly year-round Thursday market with up to 55 rotating vendors.
*Pigeon Key Art Festival – Marathon, FL (2017–2019)Two-day juried art show with 75 regional artists and makers.
*Florida Keys Seafood Festival – Key West, FL (2019–2022)Two-day food and cultural celebration with 80+ seafood and merchandise vendors.
*Race World Offshore World Championships Vendor Village – Key West, FL (2019–Present)Three-day vendor and sponsor showcase with 60+ booths and VIP hospitality zones.
*Fantasy Fest Market & Street Fair – Key West, FL (2022–Present)Annual one-day street market featuring 65+ vendors during Fantasy Fest.
*Just a Few Friends: Party in the Park – Key West, FL (2024–Present)Annual Labor Day weekend concert and vendor celebration at Truman Waterfront.
*Mile 0 Mercantile – Key West, FL (2024–Present)Four-day vendor activation aligned with the Mile 0 Fest, showcasing art, fashion, and more. 25 hand-selected vendors
*Various Art & Craft Shows – OngoingPlanning, logistics, and operations for multiple small-scale annual artisan markets.
