Annual Events -

February

Old Island days Arts Festival – a showcase of fine art

March

Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish Tournament – A catch and release tournament with trophies awarded

Marathon Seafood Festival – A showcase of locally caught and prepared seafood

April

Ladies’ Tarpon Tournament – A catch and release tournament for women only!

Conch Republic Independence Celebration – Parades, parties, and craziness ensue in celebration of the unofficial founding of the “Conch Republic” on April 23, 1982

May

Taste of Islamorada – Area chefs offer up the best island dishes

McDonald’s Tarpon Tournament – A race for the biggest and best tarpon, snook, bonefish, and redfish

June

Dick Fuhr Memorial Fishing Tournament – A memorial dolphin tournament with prizes awarded

PrideFest Key West – A festival honoring diversity, tolerance, and freedom

Marathon Super Boat Grand Prix – A high-speed power boat race

July

Hemingway Days Festival – The famous look-alike contest, and a celebration of the author’s life and work.

August

Key Largo Offshore Classic – A high-speed power boat race

Mercury Little Palm Island Grand Slam – A catch and release tournament for bonefish, tarpon, and permit.

September

Marathon International Bonefish Tournament – Trophies awarded

October

Fantasy Fest – Wild and wacky events ensue in Key West, and it gets crazier every year!

November

Parrot Heads in paradise Convention – Jimmy Buffett fans descend upon Key West to celebrate the legendary performer

Pirates in Paradise Festival – Pirates are celebrated with actors, re-enactments, and stunt performances

December

Key Largo Christmas Boat Parade – Boats are all decked out for this event

Key West Holiday Parade – the official start of the Key West holiday season