Military Appreciation Day

The City of Homestead is proud to host its 13th Annual Military Appreciation Day, and we want YOU to be part of this community tradition! This is a high-energy festival honoring our local heroes in the heart of Downtown Homestead, and we are looking for the best local makers to feature.

📍 The Details
📅 When: May 30th, 2026
📍 Where: Losner Park | 104 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL
⏰ Market Hours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

✨ Why Exhibit at Military Appreciation Day?
🎖️ 13 Years of Tradition: Align your brand with a high-profile, established community staple with deep roots in the Homestead and military community.
🌳 Award-Winning Venue: Showcase your goods at the new Losner Park, a $10M "downtown destination" designed by the same world-renowned master-planners who designed the Beijing Olympics! 🏅
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 High-Value Audience: Gain direct access to a high-density crowd of families, veterans, and active-duty personnel from the nearby Homestead Air Reserve Base.
🎸 Festival Vibes: Enjoy a fun atmosphere featuring live music, food trucks, and incredible military vehicle displays.

To keep the market well-balanced and enjoyable for everyone, we’re curating vendor categories with limited spots:
Plants
Specialty Packaged (Honey, Jams, Jellies, Pickles, etc)
Jewelry / Accessories
Candles
Home Goods
Pet Products
Art / Prints
Wellness / Skincare
Apparel / Boutiques
Kids Products

💰 Vendor Investment
Standard Booth: $130 (10x10 space)

🎪 Tent & Equipment Requirements
To maintain a professional and safe environment for all guests, vendors must adhere to the following:
Handmade Only: We have a strict "no reselling" policy. All goods must be unique and artisan-made.
Tent Weights: All 10x10 tents MUST have 40lb weights on all four corners. No exceptions! ⚓
Power: Quiet generators are permitted. If you require city power, please request it during your application so we can assign you a booth with electrical access (available on a first-come, first-served basis). ⚡

🚗 Parking & Logistics
Free Vendor Parking: We offer limited, designated free parking spaces for vendors located at the back of the park (North and South sides).
Pro Tip: Parking in these designated areas is free; however, if you choose to park in the nearby parking garage, city rates will apply. 💸

Spots are limited per category, so we definitely recommend applying early if you’d love to be part of this event!