Only-In-The-Keys Festivals & Events
Key West
Conch Republic Independence Celebration
Apr 17 - 26, 2026
Experience the quirky spirit of the Conch Republic in the Florida Keys! Join us for lively parades, local music, delicious seafood, and unforgettable...
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Key West Songwriters Festival
Apr 29 - May 3, 2026
The Key West Songwriters Festival is the largest gathering of its kind in the world, drawing music fans and creators to Key West for five immersive...
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Key West Pride 2026
Jun 3 - 7, 2026
Every June, Key West Pride turns the island into a vibrant, inclusive festival full of color, community, and celebration. This weeklong event welcomes...
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Key Lime Festival
Jul 1 - 5, 2026
The Key Lime Festival is a vibrant, multi-day celebration held each summer in Key West, Florida, honoring the island’s signature citrus and quirky...
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America's 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Cookout
Jul 3, 2026
Join a free, family-friendly cookout on the lawn of the Truman Little White House in Key West to celebrate America’s 250th! Enjoy BBQ, a cash bar, and...
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Hemingway Days & Hemingway Look-Alike Contest
Jul 19 - 26, 2026
Key West comes alive with Hemingway Days, a spirited five-day festival celebrating the life, legacy, and island era of Ernest “Papa” Hemingway. The...
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Just a Few Friends Festival
Sep 3 - 7, 2026
Escape to the Florida Keys with Just a Few Friends Key West! Enjoy exclusive events, vibrant nightlife, and unforgettable experiences in paradise...
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Fantasy Fest
Oct 16 - 25, 2026
Fantasy Fest is an electrifying, 10-day costume and performance festival held annually in Key West, Florida, each October. First launched in 1979 by...
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Race World Offshore
Nov 1 - 8, 2026
Sports fans with a need for speed can fuel their passion at the Race World Offshore Key West World Championship, set for Saturday through Saturday, in...
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Key West Film Festival
Nov 18 - 22, 2026
Named one of Moviemaker Magazine’s “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World,” the Key West Film Festival shines a spotlight on creativity and cinematic...
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New Year's Eve Red Shoe Drop
Dec 31, 2026
Ring in the New Year, Key West-style, with one of the island’s most iconic and flamboyant celebrations — the Red Shoe Drop! As the clock counts down...
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Mile 0 Fest (2027)
Jan 26 - 30, 2027
January 2027 to be announced. Experience Mile 0 Fest in the stunning Florida Keys! Enjoy five days of top Texas Red Dirt & Americana music, beachfront...
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Key West Songwriters Festival (2027)
Apr 28 - May 2, 2027
2027 Dates to be announced. The Key West Songwriters Festival is the largest gathering of its kind in the world, drawing music fans and creators to...
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Key Lime Festival (2027)
Jun 30 - Jul 4, 2027
Dates to be announced. The Key Lime Festival is a vibrant, multi-day celebration held each summer in Key West, Florida, honoring the island’s...
