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The first Key West Artisan Market of the Season is this Sunday and locals are excited the monthly meet-up is back. Key West Artisan Market: Oktober Brewfest Edition will be held Sunday, October 16 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, celebrating Oktoberfest, there will be an emphasis on local beer featuring the Restaurant Store’s own Bone Island Brewing, Islamorada Brewing Company and the Southernmost Homebrew Club onsite with information about brewing your own.

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 $2/hour. Please BYOB (bring your own bags). This is the first Artisan Market of the season.

Current Artisans Include:

Culinary Artisans:

• Bone Island Biscuits – Bone Island Biscuits are dog bones made in our home kitchens using the spent grain from Bone Island
• Bone Island Brewing in Garage Majal- Four Local craft brewed beers
• Candy by Jamie – Specializing in Handmade Caramels and Fine Chocolates
• Cannoli Siciliani – Italian pastry of the Sicily region; tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling.
• Coles Peace Bakery – Bakery goods, sandwiches, bread
• Coles Peace Grill – House smoked brisket sandwiches, Frita Burgers and Turkey Hot Dogs
• Conch Republic Rum Cakes – Gourmet rum cakes and bourbon balls
• Farms of Florida – Fresh and organic Florida produce, smoothies
• Gypsy’s Granola – Chef made granola and savory nut blends
• Holy Guacamole – Guacamole and chips made fresh to order
• Keez Beez – Honey, beeswax, propolis, apiary, products
• Key West Spice Company – Locally crafted spice blends
• Mundy’s Seafood – Fresh, local-caught seafood
• Onlywood Mozzarella – Fresh-made mozzarella
• Pasta Pailloux – Fresh, chef-made pasta
• Pepper Pot – Sauces and Caribbean foods
• Pickle Baron of Key West – Chef Made pickles, jams & preserves
• Seaviche of Key West – Authentic Ceviche made from our local market’s freshest fish and produce
• Stephan’s Gumbo Shack – Best gumbo and boudin this side of the Mississippi
• Tennessee Steve – Award winning BBQ
• The Restaurant Store (TRS) – Gourmet cheese tasting
• TRS Indoors –wines to sample

Textile Artists:

• COAST – Hand screened apparel
• Kdub Designs – Gyotaku/Block Prints/Screen-prints on clothing of fish caught by my family
• Key West Couture – Handcrafted purses
• Peace Love and Woof – Island vibe dog gear handcrafted in Key West Florida
• Salty but Sweet – Totes and Purses made from upcycled sails

Art

• AERphotography – Underwater, wildlife and keys life
• Elena Jones Studio – Local art
• Melanie Griffith – Paintings and prints
• Rachel Feinberg – Painting the colors of Key West

Jewelry Artisans

• Custom Jewelry by Jeanne –Wire art jewelry using precious and semi-precious stones
• D and D Designs – Unique hand-made natural stone jewelry
• Designs by Tiffany K – Local Sea Glass and Artisan Crafted Jewelry
• DragonBlosson Jewelry – Handmade hammered copper pieces/beading
• Foxworks Glass – Fused Art glass jewelry from Key West
• Gilded Peach Jewelry Design – Handmade gemstone jewelry
• Made by Soto – Hand Crafted Precious Metals & Gems
• Zen by Karen Moore – Positive Energy jewelry

Woodwork Artists

• Mangrove Studios – Weathered, recycled and salty island lifestyle products
• Niki Stiks – Hair Sticks made from reclaimed wood
• Reber Woodworks – Unique items made from local wood
• Washed Up Key West – Recycled, reclaimed wood crafts
• Wooden Snowflakes – Wooden snowflakes

Artisans and Craftspeople

• Boho Naturals – Organic medicinal body products with essential oils
• Bone Island Lights – Custom reclaimed and original lighting
• Key West Glasswork – Wind chimes and jewelry
• Kutchy’s Flowers in Key West – Fresh cut flowers; designer arranged or loose for take away
• Moondrop Candles – Handmade eco-friendly palm wax candles and organic soap
• Perky Buoys – Custom Painted Floats
• Starfish Designs – Hand painted glass art wine glass, pitchers, salt and pepper, decorative painted buoys, wreaths
• You’ll Love It! – Made from scratch vegan soaps, lip balms, lotion bars, soy canola
• Curiosities
• Happy Body – Massage Chair
• Ron Augustine – Tarot Card Reader

Community/Oktoberfest

• Southernmost Homebrew Club – Information
• Islamorada Beer Company samples
• Bone Island Brewing tours

The Konk Life Local Author’s Nook with the Key West Writer’s Guild
Local authors meeting, greeting, selling and signing copies of their publications

The X 104.9 Variety Show
Featuring local singer/songwriter Emily Springsteen, interviews and live radio

Cole’s Peace and Garage Mahal
Extensive craft beer selection and beer by Bone Island Brewing: Black Hole (Oatmeal Stout), Atocha Gold (Belgian Strong Ale), Hefe El Jefe (Weizen), Calusa (Pale Ale), Kellie from Opici Wines offering wine samples $5 Wine by the glass