Events
Upcoming Events
Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square
January 1 - December 31, 2024
Key West's world-famous Sunset Celebration takes place every evening at Mallory Square close to the foot of Duval Street. Featuring both renowned local and international artists and entertainers, the event invites visitors and locals alike to enjoy the sunset at water's edge. The event begins about two hours ahead of the sunset and ends soon after the sun sets. The performance takes place 365 days...
Fantasy Fest® 2024
October 18 - October 27, 2024
Fantasy Fest is an annual 10-day celebration in Key West that began in 1979 to attract visitors to the beautiful, but typically quiet season. It has grown every year, becoming the wildest extravaganza around. It's a gathering of fun-loving people from around the globe who bring their creativity and imaginations to Key West every October. The events are a whirlwind of excitement, including costumin...
Offshore Powerboat Racing World Championships
November 3 - November 10, 2024
The Race World Offshore (RWO) is bringing together teams and fans for an exciting Offshore World Championship experience in Key West from November 3rd-10th, 2024. Recognized as the leading Offshore Racing Sanctioning authority in the US, RWO aims to present an unforgettable week featuring the world's top offshore race teams. The event will be held in the Race Village, situated at Truman Waterfront...
Key West Triathlon
December 15, 2024 7:30 AM
Key West Triathlon Finds a New Home
The renowned Key West Triathlon, a major event in the global sports calendar, will be moving to a new location for the upcoming two years. The shift is attributed to the ongoing construction at the traditional venue, the S. Roosevelt Avenue.
In a display of solidarity and support for the event, the College of the Florida Keys has stepped in as the temporary ho...
New Year's Eve: Conch Shell Drop at Sloppy Joe's
December 31 - January 1, 2025
The arrival of 2025 is to be heralded on the island's Duval Street with the "drop" of a gigantic manmade conch shell, the symbol of the Florida Keys, to the flat roof of Sloppy Joe's Bar, 201 Duval. Spectators gather on Duval for the annual gala, emceed by a rooftop host and featuring dancing in the street and a countdown to midnight recorded on a huge clock.
Inside Live music on stage noon...
Key West Half Marathon & 5K
January 18 - January 19, 2025
Join Us for the Celebratory 27th Annual Key West Half Marathon & Runfest: January 18th & 19th, 2025!
The 19th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival: A Seafood Lover's Delight
January 18 - January 19, 2025
The Florida Keys Seafood Festival, a beloved tradition now in its 19th year, is more than just an event; it's a two-day celebration of the ocean's bounty. Taking place at Bayview Park in Key West, it welcomes seafood enthusiasts from all around to immerse themselves in the rich culinary culture of the Florida Keys.
When is the Festival?
The Festival will take place across two days:
Saturday, ...
Key West Food & Wine Festival
January 21 - January 26, 2025
16th Annual Key West Food and Wine Festival is a series of wine and food themed events showcasing a diverse range of wines and inventive cuisine, hosted by their passionate creators at iconic island locations.
Over 20 unique events including waterfront tastings, winemaker/chef collaborations and local funky events that present an authentic taste of Key West, Florida
The place to be in January, ...
NAS Key West Airshow
March 29 - March 30, 2025
Naval Air Station Key West is inviting the public to join them in celebrating two centuries of Navy history in Key West and Monroe County during the Southernmost Air Spectacular. This two-day event on April 15th and 16th, 2023 promises to be an unforgettable experience with breathtaking aerial performances and a Kids Zone. Best of all, general admission and parking are free.
The gates open at 10 ...