July
July 1-5
Key Lime Festival
Various times and locations
Five days of culinary events for every taste, including favorites from past years like the Key Lime Cocktail Sip & Stroll and Key Lime Pie Hop, and new favorites for Key Lime lovers! We’ve also added a few intimate culinary events for our VIP Key Lime lovers!
July 3
America 250th Birthday Cookout
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Truman Little White House, 111 Front St.
Burgers and hot dogs to celebrate the USA. FREE!
July 4
Rotary 4th of July Picnic & Fireworks
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Higgs Beach and the Edward B. Knight Pier (White Street Pier), 1800 White St.
A beloved tradition filled with fun, food, and festivities for the whole family! Enjoy delicious picnic fare, games, and live entertainment as we come together to celebrate Independence Day. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display over the beautiful Key West waterfront.
July 5
Locals Sunday
The first Sunday of the month offers Monroe County locals FREE admission to all Historic Tours of America attractions: Old Town Trolley Tours, Conch Tour Train, Ghosts & Gravestones, Key West Aquarium, Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum, and Truman Little White House.
July 6-27
Catch the Mania Trivia
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Key West Cooking Show, 291 Front St.
Dates: July 6, 13, 20, 27. Various themed trivia.
July 22-26
Hemingway Days
Various times and locations
Ernest Hemingway look-alikes, writers, anglers, and fans of the late author’s work will gather in Key West for the annual Hemingway Days celebration. The festival honors the legacy of the American literary giant who lived and wrote on the island for most of the 1930s. Events include Saturday’s legendary Hemingway Look-Alike Contest and the wacky Running of the Bulls.
July 29-30
Lobster Mini Season
The Florida lobster sport season, locally dubbed “mini season” for its short two-day time duration, begins at 12:01 am on the last Wednesday of July and ends at midnight Thursday.
August
August 2
Local’s Sunday
The first Sunday of the month offers Monroe County locals FREE admission to all HTA attractions: Old Town Trolley Tours, Conch Tour Train, Ghosts & Gravestones, Key West Aquarium, Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum, and Truman Little White House.
August 3-31
Catch the Mania Trivia
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Key West Cooking Show, 291 Front St.
Dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Various themed trivia.
August 5-9
Key West Lobster Fest
Various times and locations
Join us for five unforgettable days as we celebrate the opening of the Florida Spiny Lobster season with an island-wide party. From the savory kickoff Lobster Boil to the massive Duval Street Fair with live music and endless crustaceans prepared in every imaginable way, this is the ultimate crustacean celebration.
August 6-27
Key West Farmers’ Market
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Truman Waterfront Park
Dates: August 6, 11, 20, 27. Shop local every week with a wide mix of vendors.
August 8
LobsterFest Dinner at Key West Cooking Show
291 Front St.
Celebrate LobsterFest at Key West Cooking Show! Join us for Saturday night’s dinner: Lobster Enchilados. Sip on your house-made Sangria while our chefs show you how to prepare your catch. Sit back, relax, and savor your new favorite dish.
August 9
Monroe County Sheriff’s Animal Farm
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
5501 College Road
The Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm features all sorts of animals, both the traditional farm animals like miniature horses, Angus the steer, chickens, pigs, goats, and rabbits, as well as exotic animals like Mo the Sloth, one Kinkajou, Kelsey the Lemur, alpacas (Snowflake, Arabella, Lilo and Stitch), an albino python, peacocks, and many tropical birds.
August 10-16
Key West Rum Fest
Various times and locations
Celebrate the spirit of community and togetherness at Rum Fest Key West. Come for the music, stay for the food, and enjoy the company of fellow festival-goers. With a diverse lineup of artists, there’s something for everyone at Key West Rum Fest. See you there!
August 12-15
Rum Festival Cocktail Classes at Key West Cooking Show
291 Front St.
Mix, shake, and sip as you explore premium spirits and create signature drinks in a fun, interactive setting. This immersive experience is a must-do in Key West for cocktail lovers and curious beginners alike.
August 23
Monroe County Sheriff’s Animal Farm
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
5501 College Road
The Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm features all sorts of animals, both the traditional farm animals like miniature horses, Angus the steer, chickens, pigs, goats, and rabbits, as well as exotic animals like Mo the Sloth, one Kinkajou, Kelsey the Lemur, alpacas (Snowflake, Arabella, Lilo and Stitch), an albino python, peacocks, and many tropical birds.
September
September 1-30
Local’s Month
The entire month of September offers Monroe County locals FREE* admission to Historic Tours of America attractions: Old Town Trolley Tours, Conch Tour Train, Ghosts & Gravestones, Key West Aquarium, Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum, and Truman Little White House. *Restrictions apply.
September 2-6
Key West WomenFest
Various times and locations
For the women who have felt unseen, unheard, or untethered from their creative selves, this is your invitation. Womenfest returns for five days in paradise, created by women, for women, who are ready to reconnect with their artistry, their stories, and one another.
September 3-7
Just a Few Friends – Margarita Classes at Key West Cooking Show
291 Front St., Ste 207
Dates: September 3, 4, 5, 7. Our 30-minute Turbo-Margarita Class takes you on a journey from the cocktail’s Prohibition beginnings in Mexico to the salt-rimmed anthem of the Conch Republic. Learn the history, hear the Buffett lore, and shake up your own “Real McCoy” Margarita with our expert instructors. 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm.
September 3-24
Key West Farmers’ Market
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Truman Waterfront Park, at the end of Southard Street
Dates: September 3, 10, 24. Shop local every week with a wide mix of vendors.
September 3-7
Just a Few Friends – Favorite Son Festival
Various times and locations
An annual Labor Day weekend celebration honoring the life, music, and laid-back legacy of Jimmy Buffett. Held in the city that inspired his “Margaritaville” lifestyle, the event features live music, a Second Line walking parade, margarita crawls, and sunset sails.
September 4
Chef’s Encore Dinner Series at Key West Cooking Show
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
291 Front St., Ste 207
Join us for our Chef’s Encore dinner series with Executive Chef Keith St. Peter, hosted on the first Friday of each month. This month’s dinner is The Qin Dynasty. Inspired by the ancient Qin Dynasty and the early roots of Chinese culinary tradition, this supper club experience explores bold flavors, aromatic spices, and time-honored techniques through a contemporary perspective.
September 5
Milagro Margarita March
A curated bar crawl with craft margaritas and a scavenger hunt in the Historic Seaport. Begins at La Concha Key West, 430 Duval St., or The Marker Key West Harbor Resort, 200 William St.
September 5
Key West Brewfest Grand Tasting
Southernmost Beach Resort, 1319 Duval St.
Beer tasting on the beach with live music and poolside events at Southernmost Beach Resort.
September 6
Key West WomenFest Drag Brunch at Key West Cooking Show
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Key West Cooking Show, 291 Front St., Ste 207
Enjoy a vibrant afternoon of entertainment, laughter, and a delicious buffet featuring shrimp bisque, French toast with berries, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, cured salmon, benedicts, jerk chicken with yellow rice, croissants, fresh fruit, salad, and sweet treats like flan and key lime pie.
September 7-28
Catch the Mania Trivia
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Key West Cooking Show, 291 Front St., Ste 207
Dates: September 7, 14, 21, 28. Various themed trivia.
September 13
Monroe County Sheriff’s Animal Farm
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
5501 College Rd.
The Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm features all sorts of animals, both the traditional farm animals like miniature horses, Angus the steer, chickens, pigs, goats, and rabbits, as well as exotic animals like Mo the Sloth, one Kinkajou, Kelsey the Lemur, alpacas (Snowflake, Arabella, Lilo and Stitch), an albino python, peacocks, and many tropical birds.
September 27
Monroe County Sheriff’s Animal Farm
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
5501 College Rd.
The Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm features all sorts of animals, both the traditional farm animals like miniature horses, Angus the steer, chickens, pigs, goats, and rabbits, as well as exotic animals like Mo the Sloth, one Kinkajou, Kelsey the Lemur, alpacas (Snowflake, Arabella, Lilo and Stitch), an albino python, peacocks, and many tropical birds.