Key Lime Festival
When: July 3 - July 7, 2025
Where: 631 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040
Celebrate America’s Favorite Citrus with the Key Lime Festival, an unparalleled tribute to Key West’s iconic Key lime pie and the zesty culture it inspires. From July 3-7, 2025, this vibrant, five-day festival transforms the island into a haven for lime lovers with a packed schedule of unique activities, live music, and culinary delights.
Highlights of the Key Lime Festival
- Key Lime Pie Drop at the Lighthouse: Marvel at gravity-defying creativity as contestants engineer contraptions to drop Key lime pies from the Key West Lighthouse without a scratch.
- World-Famous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship: Witness the ultimate pie-eating showdown on July 4 at the Southernmost Beach Café. Contestants devour full pies in a race to glory.
- Key Lime Cocktails and Culinary Delights: Sip on refreshing lime cocktails, savor Key lime-inspired dishes, and indulge in the finest slices of Key lime pie throughout the festival.
- Live Entertainment and After-Parties: From Americana jams at the Key Lime Kickoff to reggae beats at the Key Lime Unity Dinner, every moment is a reason to celebrate.
Daily Adventures for Citrus Enthusiasts
- Mini Key Lime Pie Classes: Learn the secret recipe and create your own masterpiece.
- Key Lime Rum Tastings: Discover the distilling process at the First Legal Rum Distillery and sample their signature spirits.
- Vendor Village: Shop lime-themed treasures, from artisanal products to locally crafted souvenirs.
Signature Events for Every Taste
- Living the Key Lime Life Dinner: Relish a four-course Key lime-inspired meal prepared by renowned chefs at Kaya Island Eats.
- Key Lime Sip & Stroll: Judge the island’s best Key lime cocktails as local bars compete for the top spot.
- Patriotic 4th of July Festivities: Enjoy a 5K, pool parties, a patriotic grill-out, and dazzling fireworks.
- Key Lime Pie Hop: Explore the birthplace of Key lime pie with a guided tour of the island’s top dessert spots.
Unforgettable Culinary Experiences
From brunches with dockside views at Matt's Stock Island to exclusive dinners like the Key Lime Unity Table at William’s Hall, every bite celebrates the festival’s citrus centerpiece.
Take Key West Home
Visitors can learn to grow their own Key lime trees or pick up frozen pies to savor the flavors of Key West long after the festival ends.
Mark Your Calendar!
Visit keylimefestival.com for tickets, event details, and exclusive merchandise. Whether it’s pie-eating contests, tropical cocktails, or live music, the Key Lime Festival 2025 promises a slice of paradise.
Join Key West for an unforgettable celebration where citrus meets creativity—because life is better with limes! 🌟
