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 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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Key West
Hemingway Days & Hemingway Look-Alike Contest
Jul 21 - 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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Duo Kinetica: Jiayin Shen & Eric Dyer
Jul 28, 2026
Visual artist Eric Dyer and pianist Jiayin Shen join forces for Duo Kinetica, a multimedia performance developed through a residency at The Studios of...
Florida's Lobster Mini Season
Jul 29 - 30, 2026
The Florida Keys are well known for Mini Season, a tradition where recreational divers and boaters take to the water for the annual two-day Florida...
Key West
Experience “Unspoken Bond” at the Key West Theater
Jul 31, 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026, the Key West Theater will host a special screening of Unspoken Bond, a moving documentary that explores the extraordinary...
Keys Season
Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2026
From August 1 through October 31, The Florida Keys & Key West opens up in the best way with fewer crowds, real experiences and more ways to save. Book...
Key West
One Night Stand: A 24-Hour Theater Experience
Aug 1, 2026
Saturday, August 1 | 7PM & 9PM One Night Stand returns to The Studios of Key West for its wildly popular 24-hour theater event, where teams of writers...
Key Largo
11th Annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash Benefiting Reef Relief
Aug 2, 2026
Celebrate an afternoon of live Grateful Dead music, community spirit, and island vibes at the 11th Annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash at The Green...
Key West
28th Annual Key West Lobsterfest
Aug 5 - 9, 2026
Dive into the ultimate seafood celebration at Key West Lobsterfest! Enjoy fresh lobster, vibrant street parties, live music, and delicious local...
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Key West Artisan Market: Lobster Best Edition
Aug 9, 2026
Celebrate the start of Florida Keys lobster season at the Key West Artisan Market: Lobster Best Edition at Higgs Beach in Key West. This special...
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Tropical Heat 2026
Aug 12 - 16, 2026
Experience Tropical Heat in Key West! This all-male, four-day festival features sizzling pool parties, dance events, and unforgettable nightlife in...
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Key West RumFest
Aug 12 - 16, 2026
Experience the ultimate island celebration at Key West Rum Fest! Enjoy tastings from top rum brands, live music, tropical cocktails, and vibrant...
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Eeland Stribling at Comedy Key West
Aug 13, 2026, Aug 14, 2026, Aug 15, 2026
August 13–15, 2026 | 8PM Comedian Eeland Stribling takes the stage at Comedy Key West for a three-night run of stand-up comedy. A regular performer at...
Key West
The Art and Impact of Archival Research with Monica Berra (PEAR)
Aug 14, 2026
Archives aren’t just for historians—in this engaging, lecture-style workshop, filmmaker and producer Monica Berra explores how archival research can...
Key Largo
Key Largo Triathlon (2026)
Aug 16, 2026
Starting at sunrise, the event features a scenic open-water swim at Cannon Beach, a bike course along the Overseas Highway, and a run through a...
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Bartenders Dolphin Tournament
Aug 18, 2026
This one-day tournament targets dolphin fish and is open to bartenders and restaurant employees. Kick-off and weigh-in events are to be held at the...
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Summer Studio Series #6: Dancing on Concrete
Aug 21, 2026
August 21-23 | 7:30PM Experience Dancing on Concrete, an inspiring and high-energy production following the remarkable journey of Brayan, a Colombian...
