January

Annual Key West Craft Show
305-294-1241

Handmade and original crafts by more than 100 artists from throughout the U.S. including furniture, art glass objects, toys, jewelry, and more.

Florida Keys Seafood Festival
305-619-0039

Enjoy fresh seafood, live music, activities, and family fun!

February

Civil War Heritage Festival
305-292-6850

Re-enactors make this festival a hit with everyone! Includes a “land skirmish” and a mock sea battle.

Key West Antiques Show & Sale
305-295-6616

Browse through antiques and collectibles brought in by dealers from around the U.S.

Old Island Days Art Festival
305-294-1241

Enjoy this juried fine art show in historic Old Town.

March

Marathon Seafood Festival
305-743-5417

The Marathon Seafood Festival features art and craft booths, live music, gourmet seafood and more. Chefs from local restaurants prepare grouper, lobster, snapper and other locally caught fish in Caribbean and Cajun styles.

Conch Shell Blowing Contest
305-743-5417

A tradition of the islands – several age categories attempting to make music on a fluted conch shell!

April

Conch Republic Independence Celebration
305-296-1213

Enjoy parades, bed races, parties and a wacky drag race.

Robert Frost Poetry Festival
305-296-3573

The Robert Frost Poetry Festival includes a poetry writing contest and workshop.

Taste of Key West
305-296-6196

An array of area restaurants offer delicious samples of their food.

May

Key West Songwriters’ Festival
305-296-4222

Enjoy concerts performed by some of the best songwriters in America in an intimate island setting!

June

Cuban American Heritage Festival
305-295-9665

The Cuban American Heritage Festival celebrates the island’s Cuban heritage. The festival features Cuban history and photo exhibits, wine, cigars, a conch brunch, Latin concerts, fishing tournaments, dancing, children’s activities and more.

July

Key West 4th of July Celebration
305-451-4747

The Key West 4th of July Celebration features an arts and crafts fair, food vendors, catamaran cruises, picnics hosted by local restaurants and much more.

Hemingway Days Festival
305-296-2388

The Hemingway Days Festival celebrates the literary works and life of Ernest Hemingway. A Hemingway look-alike contest is a favored part of the event.

August

Lobsterfest
305-849-2706

Duval Street will be filled with everything that deals with lobsters! Art, food, clothing, and more will be offered. Also enjoy live music!

October

Pasta in the Park Columbus Day Festival
305-923-4617

Vendors, exhibitors, and entertainment. Something for everyone! Pet parade, door prizes, food, and drink!

Goombay Festival
305-896-5514

The Goombay Festival is a celebration of the Bahamian heritage that is alive and well in Key West. The festival features Bahamian music and dance, food vendors, a street parade and more.

November

Pirates in Paradise Festival
305-296-9694

The Pirates in Paradise Festival features costumed characters who invade Key West in a throwback to yesteryear. Stuntmen, historic re-enactors and improvisational actors participate.

December

Key West Lighted Boat Holiday Parade
305-292-9520

Decorated and lighted boats – from kayaks to schooners – cruising Key West Harbor to celebrate the holiday season.

New Year’s Eve Key West Celebrations
305-292-9520

Wench drop at Schooner Wharf, conch shell drop at Sloppy Joe’s Bar, and a red high heel drop with drag queen Sushi at Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House.