Events
It's not just another day in paradise! You'll find doings and happenings up and down the Keys, nearly every day of the year. Check out the latest fun and frolic below.
Only-In-The-Keys Festivals & Events
There’s always something happening in the Florida Keys & Key West, from eclectic festivals focusing on the area’s colorful history, arts and notable cuisine to events that celebrate the Keys’ unique environment, underwater adventures and quirky ambiance.
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Key West
Salty Dawgs Key West Fishing Rodeo
Apr 16 - 18, 2026
Join The Salty Dawgs for their first-ever Fishing Rodeo in Key West, bringing together anglers, teams, and ocean enthusiasts for multiple days of...
Key Largo
Key Largo Anglers Club Annual Flats Tournament
Apr 16 - 18, 2026
Experience world-class fishing in the Florida Keys! Whether you’re an angler or a spectator, the Keys offer unforgettable adventures, vibrant local...
Marathon
Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament (2026)
Apr 16 - 18, 2026
Experience the thrill of the Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament in the beautiful Florida Keys! Join fellow anglers for world-class fishing, exciting...
Key Largo
Florida Keys Lionfish Derby and Arts Festival (2026)
Apr 22 - 26, 2026
Dive into adventure at the Florida Keys Lionfish Festival! Enjoy family-friendly activities, lionfish tastings, educational booths, art, and live...
The Lower Keys
Cudjoe Gardens Dolphin & Tail Classic (2026)
Apr 24 - 26, 2026
The Cudjoe Gardens Dolphin & Tail Classic features a unique scoring format: teams must weigh one dolphin (mahi-mahi) and one yellowtail snapper, with...
Marathon
Tarponian Tournament (2026)
Apr 25 - 30, 2026
Rules of this high-energy three-evening tournament mandate that each team fishes with a different captain each outing. Teams also rotate among the...
Islamorada
Jeff Leonia Reel and Steel Classic
Apr 30 - May 1, 2026
The Live Like Jeff Reel & Steel Classic is an annual Florida Keys fishing and diving tournament held in honor of Captain Jeff Leonia, a beloved local...
Marathon
20th Annual Tom Thumb Marathon Bull and Cow Dolphin Tournament
May 1 - 3, 2026
The Marathon Offshore Bull & Cow Dolphin Tournament is one of the Florida Keys’ premier offshore fishing competitions, bringing anglers together for a...
Key Largo
Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo (2026)
May 1 - 3, 2026
Join us in the beautiful Florida Keys for the Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo, a premier fishing event supporting local scholarships. Enjoy world-class...
Marathon
20th Annual Mother's Day Dolphin Tournament
May 8 - 9, 2026
Celebrate Mother's Day in the Florida Keys at the 20th Annual Mother's Day Dolphin Tournament in Marathon, May 8–9, 2026. Fish for a cause, compete...
Islamorada
LLGF Scream in' Reels AKA Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Screamin' Reels (2026)
May 15 - 17, 2026
Join Ladies, Let's Go Fishing! in the Florida Keys for a fun, hands-on weekend of fishing, learning, and adventure. Perfect for beginners and...
Islamorada
Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament
May 18 - 20, 2026
Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament is one of the Florida Keys’ most prestigious fly-fishing competitions, held annually in Islamorada during...
Key Largo
Skippers Dolphin Tournament (2026)
May 29 - 31, 2026
Experience the excitement of Skippers Tournaments in the beautiful Florida Keys! Enjoy world-class fishing, live music, delicious food, and vibrant...
Islamorada
Don Hawley Tarpon Fly Tournament
Jun 1 - 5, 2026
Don Hawley Invitational Tarpon Fly Tournament returns to Islamorada June 1–5, 2026, continuing one of the Florida Keys’ most respected traditions in...
