Whether you live in Fort Walton Beach or are just passing through – make sure to stop by DeFrance when we have our markets. You never know what can be found during these special events!
Interested in participating in one our markets as a vendor? Please see the attached application or call us at 850.314.7500 for more information.
February Market and Chili Cookoff
February 8th 9 am-3 pm
Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month from September to May and meet with local vendors, artists and crafters as they display their one-of-a-kind creations, re-purposed items, jewelry, clothing, shabby chic furniture, art, yummy food and much more. Join us for great finds inside the store as well!
Got a favorite chili recipe? Enter our annual chili cookoff during our February Market and win bragging rights for the year.
French Street Market
March 14th, 2020, 9am – 3pm
This is one of our biggest events for the year! Every spring we host an event to showcase our local artisans, crafters and DIYers. It’s home is in the 2nd weekend of March every year. Vendors from all over will fill their booths with a marvelous assortment of re-purposed, re-cycled and re-imagined treasures including furniture, antiques, jewelry, vintage decor and handmade items. Celebrate the beautiful spring season with us and enjoy the one-of-a-kind finds, great food, and featured vendors from all over the Emerald Coast.
JunkFest
April 4th, 2020 9am-3pm
We are excited to host “JunkFest” twice a year! This event is similar to our 2nd Saturday Markets, but will be filled with everything and anything! This pickers paradise of sorts is the perfect event to attend to score some great deals and cool finds. The event will be filled with all of the “project pieces” that our vendors bought and never had the time to get around to doing. Dig through all the overflow from their booth and sift through the “junk” they bring out.
May Saturday Market
May 9th, 2020 9 am-3 pm
Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month from September to May and meet with local vendors, artists and crafters as they display their one-of-a-kind creations, re-purposed items, jewelry, clothing, shabby chic furniture, art, yummy food and much more. Join us for great finds inside the store as well!
September Market
September 12th, 2020 9 am- 3 pm
Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month from September to May and meet with local vendors, artists and crafters as they display their one-of-a-kind creations, re-purposed items, jewelry, clothing, shabby chic furniture, art, yummy food and much more. Join us for great finds inside the store as well!
JunkFest
October 10th, 2020 9 am-3 pm
We are excited to host “JunkFest” twice a year! This event is similar to our 2nd Saturday Markets, but will be filled with everything and anything! This pickers paradise of sorts is the perfect event to attend to score some great deals and cool finds. The event will be filled with all of the “project pieces” that our vendors bought and never had the time to get around to doing. Dig through all the overflow from their booth and sift through the “junk” they bring out.
Holiday Market
November 14th, 2020, 9am – 3pm
DeFrance will be hosting our annual Holiday Market on Saturday, November 10th from 9:00am-3:00pm. There will be a wide array of vendors with Christmas Décor, Jewelry, Home Décor, Christmas gift ideas, holiday wreaths and so much more. Be sure to stop by and get a jump start on your holiday shopping. We will have a kids craft from Cinco Baptist Church from 10:00-2:00. Cinco will also have their ice cream truck on site handing out free ice cream.
December Market and Festival
December 5th, 2020 9:00 am- 3:00 pm