Key West Events

March

March 9
Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest
Oldest House, 322 Duval Street
An island tradition, this unique contest celebrates the historic importance of the conch in the Keys and features contestants in several age categories attempting to make “music” with fluted conch shells. The contest takes place in the garden of the Oldest House and is free to participate in and to attend. All ages are invited to compete. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the contest starts at noon.

March 10-31
Key West Artisan Market
Key West Wildlife Center
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dates: March 10, 17, 24, and 31. Local artisans include culinary, textile, jewelry, wood, artists & crafters, curiosities, Local Author’s Nook, live variety show, fresh produce and lots of great, fresh food. Each week is a different theme focused on island living and local charities. Guests are encouraged to go green and ride bikes. Ample free parking and marked handicapped spots at the park. Please BYOB (bring your own bags).

March 17
The Red Elvises Concert & Pool Party
The Marker Harbor Resort Key West, 200 William St.
Join us poolside for the party before St. Paddy’s party on Duval! Swim in one of our amazing pools while you rock out to the eclectic music performance by The Red Elvises!

Mar 29
South Florida Symphony: Masterworks IV – Stravinsky, Ravel, Bernstein, Zwilich
Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd.
7:30 pm
South Florida Symphony Orchestra transports you to the high-octane spirit of 1940s Times Square in Bernstein’s “Three Dance Episodes” from the hit Broadway musical On the Town, and a visit with Clarinet Concerto, Zwilich’s stirring elegy on 9/11. Then, be seduced at a Spanish tavern during Ravel’s rhythmic Bolero and be spellbound by Stravinsky’s celebrated nod to Russian folklore, the magical Firebird.

March 30
Seventh Annual Easter Egg Roll
201 Front Street, Suite 111
The Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation is hosting its traditional Easter Egg Roll. Guests will enjoy arts and craft activities, refreshments, opportunity to take pictures with the Easter Bunny, and each child will leave with a commemorative wooden Easter egg!

April

April 4
Truman Waterfront Farmers’ Market
2:00pm – 7:00pm
Truman Waterfront Park
The Key West Farmers’ Market is for locals and visitors alike. Residents will find quality items to stock the fridge and pantry, gifts, and home décor while sampling fun new lunch choices. Vacationers will love shopping with a view, reasonable food options, and plenty to see and do at the Park.

April 6
Key West Arts & Culture – Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade
12:30pm – 3:00pm
Revel in the family-friendly, art-inspired, human-powered, mobile sculpture and art-bike parade (think art with parts that move) created in honor of the late Florida Keys rebel folk artist Stanley Papio. The parade rolls through Old Town Key West beginning at sunset with the judges’ station in front of Key West Art & Historical Society’s Custom House.

April 19-24
42nd Annual Conch Republic Days
Fans and friends of the Florida Keys’ Conch Republic can celebrate the irreverent “nation’s” 42nd birthday with activities including a tall ship pirate adventure, traditional shrimp boil, sunset boat parade, tour of the USCGC Ingham floating maritime museum, reenactment of the Great Sea Battle of the Conch Republic, performances of “Conch Republic – The Musical,” the world’s longest parade, drag races on Duval Street and more. The annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration commemorates the Keys’ symbolic 1982 secession from the United States and reinvention as the eccentric republic.

May

May 1-5
Key West Songwriters Festival
The Key West Amphitheater, 21 Quay Rd.
The Key West Songwriters Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the world, and known as a career starter for top country talent. The festival has kicked off the careers of household names such as Kacey Musgraves, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, Michael Ray, Randy Houser, and Maren Morris. In its 27th year, KWSF has grown into a top destination for music lovers who flock to Key West for five days and nights of live music and storytelling from veteran songwriters and the next big hit-makers.
May 4
Shakedown On The Green – Key West Island Market
Sunset Green Event Lawn, 3820 North Roosevelt Boulevard
This is a family friendly, Key West Island Market featuring local goods, artists, food trucks & more!
May 7
Garden Glow Party
The Salty Lime pool bar, Hilton Garden Inn
6 pm – 9 pm
We invite you to join us Tuesdays for our Garden Glow Party at The Salty Lime pool bar at the Hilton Garden Inn. Relax and float in a pool bathed in a luminescent glow. Dance the evening away to our DJ, all while sipping on one of our tropical concoctions. Don’t forget to bring your swim suit!
May 19
Cars & Coffee Key West
Denny’s Key West, 2710 North Roosevelt Boulevard
8 am – 12 pm
Cars & Coffee Key West is the third Sunday of every month. Open to all years, makes and models. Everyone is welcome!!!! This event is fun for the whole family!
May 26
33rd Annual Schooner Wharf Minimal Regatta
12 pm
We hope to make a splash with our homemade vessels created out of plywood & duct tape. Build a boat from minimal materials and compete against others in the Key West Bight. The craziest regatta you’ll ever see. Join us for some wet and wacky fun!

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