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The Key West Artisan Market: Holiday/Shop Local Edition will be held Sunday, December 18 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Restaurant Store parking lot, 1111 Eaton St. Local artisans include fresh produce, culinary, textile, jewelry, wood, artists & crafters, curiosities, the KONK Life/Key West Writer’s Guild Local Author’s Nook, 104.9 the X live variety show, beer, wine and food. In addition, Santa Mac will be at the market spreading good cheer and posing for photographs along with snowman Ofaf from Frozen. 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 with parking restricted to Strunk customers and ADA tagged vehicles only. Artisan Market parking is available in the Old Town Parking Garage at 300 Grinnell Street for $3/hour (4 hours free with valid City of KW Residential Parking Permit). Please BYOB (bring your own bags). This is the third Artisan Market of our fourth season.

Current artisans include:

Culinary Artisans:
Bone Island Biscuits – Dog bones made in our home kitchens using the spent grain from
Bone Island Brewing in Garage Majal- Four 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 sandwiches, Frita Burgers
Conch Republic Rum Cake Company – Gourmet rum cakes and bourbon balls
Dominick’s Meatballs – Hand rolled meatballs, homestyle marinara and more
Fruttiland – Gourmet selection of teas and tea blends, iced tea
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
Key West Smokehouse – Nick’s Smoked salmon and smoked meats
Key West Spice Company – Locally crafted spice blends
Mick’s Beans – Spicy beans and chipotle olives
Miss Mustard – Key West Mustards and gift baskets
Mundy’s Seafood – Fresh, local-caught seafood
Onlywood Pizzeria Trattoria – Fresh-made mozzarella
Overseas Food Distribution – Fresh Florida produce
Pasta Pailloux – Fresh, chef-made pasta
Pepper Pot Caribbean Foods – Sauces and Caribbean foods
Pickle Baron of Key West – Chef Made pickles, jams & preserves
Tennessee Steve’s BBQ – Award winning BBQ
The Restaurant Store (TRS) – Gourmet cheese tasting
TRS Indoors –wines to sample

Textile Artists:

KDub Designz – Local caught clothing for the whole family with Gyotaku block and screenprints
Key West Couture – Handcrafted purses made from tropical designed fabrics with zippers and totes
Mike’s Tie Dyes – Make your own tie dye workshop for kids as well as pre-made dye garments for sale
Salty but Sweet – Totes and purses made from upcycled sails
Scarf Lady – Unique tied scarves and crocheted accessories

Art
Antonio – Original acrylic paintings framed with recycled lobster trap wood
AER Art and Photography Gallery – Underwater, wildlife and keys life
Kassi B Fine Art – Eclectic paintings and mosaics
Martina Henderson – Black & white Lower Keys photography
Sea Breeze Pottery – Fun & functional, unique, food-safe pottery
Wayne Lind Watercolors – Watercolor paintings of local scenery

Jewelry Artisans
Custom Jewelry by Jeanne –Wire art jewelry using precious and semi-precious stones
FoxWorks Studio – Fused Art glass jewelry from Key West
Gilded Peach Studio – Local handmade gemstone jewelry
Hooked on Key West – Authentic fish hook jewelry, original hand-crafted designs
Made by Soto – Hand Crafted Precious Metals & Gems
Paradise Pendants – Sterling sculptural jewelry
Nature Inspired Art – Semi-precious stones and bone
ZEN by Karen Moore – Positive energy jewelry

Woodwork Artists
Fun-Key Junk – Fun and functional wall art
Key West SnowFlakes – Wooden snowflakes
KW Woodcraft – Local Key Wester Doug Helliesen’s custom made wood pens and pen/pencil sets from indigenous trees
Mangrove Studios – Weathered, recycled and salty island lifestyle products
NikiStik – Hair Sticks made from reclaimed wood
Reber Woodwork – Unique items made from local 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
Bone Island Lights – Custom reclaimed and original lighting
Flora – Original watercolor prints on tile featuring Key West scenery
Island Dog Collars – by Wagadoodle
Kutchey’s Flowers in Key West – Fresh cut flowers; designer arranged or loose for take away
Marty’s Ornaments – Handmade reindeer ornaments, gift cards and tags
Moondrop Candles – Handmade organic soap and RSPO certified palm wax candles
Peace, Love and Woof – Island vibe dog gear handcrafted in Key West Florida
Starfish Designs FL – Hand painted glass art wine glasses, pitchers, shakers, wreaths
Steel and Spruce – Handmade steel and wood products for the home
You’ll Love It – Made from scratch vegan soaps, lip balms, lotion bars, soy canola

Curiosities
Happy Body – Massage Chair
Ductor Tape – Handmade duct tape wallets

The Konk Life Local Author’s Nook with the Key West Writers Guild
Local authors meeting, greeting, selling and signing copies of their publications
Joanna Brady -The Woman of the Light – Key West fiction
Margo Anderson – Creatures of Key West – children’s book series
Edgardo Alvarado -Vazquez -The Funerals of Key West – a collection
Lucy Burdette – Killer Takeout – Key West food critic mystery series
Jane Newhagen – Sand Dollar & Pieces of Eight – Key West historical fiction
Diana Reif – Key West Green – Key West thriller
Bill Bahlke – Popular Demand – lighthearted political satire & Frisbee Ball Rules-coming of age
Ken Michaels – The Gay Detective – fiction

104.9 The X Variety Show
Featuring local singer/songwriter Greg Garace and Friends, interviews and live radio

Cole’s Peace and Garage Mahal
Extensive craft beer selection and beer by Bone Island Brewing:
Ali from Southern Wine and Spirits $5 Wine by the glass, holiday wine deals