Gigantic Nautical Market Set For Feb. 22-23 in Islamorada
ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — The annual Gigantic Nautical Market is to take place in Islamorada’s Founders Park at mile marker 87 bayside Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 22-23, blending an outdoor boat show, nautical market and food truck rally.
Billed as a “boat show with a beach,” the show is to be spread across the large park with over 350 vendors. As well as boats, attendees can find fishing, diving and other sporting equipment to enhance their outdoor pursuits.
Shoppers will also find furnishings for boat and home in addition to art, jewelry, clothing, accessories and more.
The entire show is to be held outdoors, with 19 food trucks located around the park and Upper Keys Rotary beverage booths offering Bloody Mary’s and rum punch drinks.
Market hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Parking is available at Coral Shores High School, mile marker 89.9 oceanside, with free shuttle transportation to the event.
An event guide with insider information and a list of vendors can be found at rotarynauticalmarket.com.
Admission to the open-air event is free, although a $5 donation to the Upper Keys Rotary Foundation’s scholarship fund is suggested.
Event information: rotarynauticalmarket.com
The annual Gigantic Nautical Market brings over 350 vendors to Founders Park with everything for the nautical lifestyle. Photos by JoNell Modys
The show is filled with vendors offering everything from boats to fishing and other outdoor gear, furnishings, clothing, jewelry, art and more.
The show is also a food truck rally with 19 food trucks offering fish sandwiches, burgers, sweet treats and much more.