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SUMMARY:Key West Songwriters Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Key West Songwriters Festival.\n4/28/27 – 5/2/27 \n\nThe 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.
URL:https://www.historichideaways.com/event/key-west-songwriters-festival/
LOCATION:Key West\, Florida\, Key West\, FL\, 33040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Concerts,Festivals
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SUMMARY:Key Lime Festival
DESCRIPTION: Key Lime Festival\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 1–5\, 2027 · Key West\nAmerica’s Favorite Citrus Celebration\nIn the Florida Keys we celebrate the things that make our islands unique: citrus\, eccentrics\, people\, and pie. The Key Lime Festival is five days of exactly that — pie tastings\, cocktail strolls\, wild competitions\, and a whole island leaning into its signature flavor. Come down to the birthplace of Key Lime Pie for a little taste and you’ll see what we mean. \nSince the festival wraps around the Fourth of July\, the week also brings the Rotary 5K\, poolside holiday parties\, and fireworks over the water. \nWhat to Expect\nThe 2027 schedule hasn’t been released yet. These are the recurring events that anchor the festival each year. \nKick Off Party & Key Lime Spirit Pageant — Opening night on Duval with live music\, cocktails on the veranda\, and a welcome keynote from festival co-founder and Key Lime pie historian David L. Sloan. Contestants compete in themed challenges to be crowned Key Lime Festival Emperor and Empress. \nKey Lime Pie Hop — A guided walking tour through the town where Key Lime pie was born\, stopping to sample versions from classic to creative. Multiple tour times through the day. \nKey Lime Bike Tours — A morning ride past island landmarks and hidden gems\, with a swim stop\, a slice of pie\, and a champagne toast at the finish. \nWheeling & Dealing Hot Wheels Race — Low-rider racing\, beer chugging\, and hula hooping in an alley off Duval. Considerably harder than it looks. \nPub Style Trivia with a Key Lime Twist — Five rounds\, a cocktail\, and the title of Wisest on the Island. Seating is limited. \nSloppy Joe’s Ultimate Key Lime Pie Smash Party — Donate and vote to watch local personalities and Sloppy Joe’s staff take a pie to the face\, all benefiting the Sloppy Joe’s Foundation. \n5-Alarm Pie Challenge — Free samples of the hottest Key Lime pie on the island at the historic Firehouse Museum\, built with cayenne graham cracker crumbs\, habanero cream\, and a jalapeño topper. \nKey Lime Sip & Stroll — Bar-hop between participating spots as they compete for your vote on the best Key Lime cocktail in Key West. \nPool Parties — Several resorts host Key Lime themed pool parties through the week\, with DJs\, food and drink specials\, and no shortage of lime-green swimwear. \nKey-Lime-O-Rama at the Truman Waterfront Farmers Market — The weekly waterfront market goes citrus\, with Key Lime creations alongside the usual produce\, orchids\, crafts\, and sunsets. Free. \nKey Lime Vendor Village — Handcrafted goods\, tropical art\, and local treats. \nWorld Famous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship — Contestants take on a full nine-inch pie with their hands behind their backs. Limited spots to compete\, free to watch. \nKey Lime Kid Zone — Slime making\, crafts\, games\, music\, and conch shell blowing lessons. \nKey Lime Pie Drop — Competitors try to outsmart gravity by dropping a pie from the top of the Key West Lighthouse without damaging it. Free to watch\, free to enter\, cash prize for whoever pulls it off. \nJF Haden’s Battle of the Bartenders — Six bartenders pulled out of their home bars and put poolside to compete head-to-head\, with live music through the afternoon. \nRotary Club 4th of July 5K and Fireworks — The annual run/walk benefits the Edward B. Knight Scholarship Fund\, followed later by a patriotic grill-out and fireworks after dark. \nKey Lime Menus All Week — Restaurants\, bars\, distilleries\, and spas across the island run Key Lime menus\, tastings\, and specials throughout the festival. \nFrozen Pie Pick-Up & Ship — Take Key West home with you. Kermit’s Key Lime Pie Shoppe and Key West Key Lime Pie Co. both ship; call ahead to reserve. \nSchedule subject to change. Information courtesy of the Key Lime Festival — see keylimefestival.com for the full schedule\, tickets\, and complete details.
URL:https://www.historichideaways.com/event/key-lime-festival/
LOCATION:Key West\, Florida\, Key West\, FL\, 33040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Key West Tropical Heat
DESCRIPTION:2027 Dates: 8/11 – 8/15\n\nTropical Heat is the HOTTEST annual 5-day party for gay men ages 21 and up in Key West and the Florida Keys! The all-male themed parties\, pool parties\, clothing optional events\, and adult-oriented entertainment promise to be HOT! August on our tropical island is always HOT\, but during Tropical Heat it promises to be even more so! What better way to experience our tropical paradise than joining us for 5 days with hot guys!? In addition to all our scheduled events\, you can also enjoy our many other activities on land and sea!\n  \n__________________________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\nTropical Heat 2026 Schedule of Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 12th\n\n\n\n5 PM– Cowboy Ken’s PINK Pool Party  AND Kick-off @ Island House  – 1129 Fleming St.\nThink pink at the southernmost mojo-dojo-casa-house! Pink cowboy hats\, pink hankies\, pink speedos\, OR LESS! Just make it PINK! Free appetizers and ½ price cocktails. VIP band holders can also pick up their bands at this events. Bands can also be picked up at the Gay Key West Visitor Center at 808 Duval St. through Tropical Heat between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. For more info call (305) 294-4603. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 13th\n\n\n\n10:30 AM – All Male Day Trip 🏳️‍🌈Ages 18+ • 4 Hours • BYOB *Snorkel\, Sandbar or Kayak on Blu Q \nTrip includes: \n\nAll Male + Clothing Optional\nSnacks & Water Included\, BYOB\nSnorkel & Kayak Gear Included\nCaptains-Choice: activities tailored to the day’s weather conditions. We all want to have an amazing Key West day on the water!\nFree Cancellation up to 6 days (144 hours) prior to scheduled departure time.\nBring a towel\, and feel free to bring your own drinks! Our amazing crew will make sure your drinks stay cold in our coolers. They’re great at keeping track of who brought what and will keep you refreshed all day.\n**Sandbar and Snorkel is our typical day on the water\, but on certain weather and tide days\, it can be tough to go to a sandbar\, so we offer the option to kayak instead.\n\nTickets are available HERE \n\n9:30 PM – Nightly Karaoke at Bobby’s Monkey Bar – 900 Simonton St \nUnpretentious dive bar at 900 Simonton St in Key West (a block off Duval)\, known island-wide as one of the best karaoke spots in town. Karaoke runs nightly from 9:30 until late\, with the place typically just getting going around 10pm and rocking by 11. \n\n10:00 PM – Dancers on The Bar at Bourbon St Pub – 724 Duval St \nThe Bourbon St. Pub has been known all around the world for its Hot Men. And you can catch them each and every night on top of the bar for your viewing pleasure\, starting at 10 PM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, August 14th\n\n\n\n10:30 AM – Tropical Heat Snorkel Trip @ Blu Q Key West – 120 Margaret St. \nIf you haven’t set sail on Blu Q yet\, you’re missing out on the best gay experience in Key West! Blu Q guests keep coming back for more and it’s no surprise why. Their four-hour Tropical Heat trip is the perfect way to experience the turquoise waters of Key West while basking in the Florida sun. You can snorkel\, kayak\, swim\, or just relax on the boat – it’s totally up to you! Our crew is always ready to make your trip unforgettable\, with their warm smiles\, expert guidance\, and a hard work ethic. So what are you waiting for? Hop on board the Blu Q and let’s make some memories! This one sells out quickly. Tickets available HERE \n\n1 PM – 5 PM  Splash Pool Party @ Bourbon St. Pub – 724 Duval St. \nJoin World Famous Puddin’ Tane for some fabulous pool games and get a chance to meet the Adult Stars of Saturday Night’s Big ‘O’ Party while you beat the heat with ice cold drink specials from Key West Pride’s award-winning bartenders! Entrance and free clothes check included with your weekend pass bracelets! $20 or FREE \n\n9PM – 4AM Heat Stroke: Leather Gear and Underwear Party @ Saloon One – 504 Petronia St  \nWhether you’re rocking your favorite leather\, stripped down to your best underwear\, or somewhere in between\, this is your space to let loose\, connect\, and own the night. Expect pulsing beats\, a bold crowd\, and an unapologetically sexy atmosphere. Dress to impress\, or undress to express. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 15th\n\n\n\n10:30 AM–Enjoy a 4-hour Male All Day Trip with Blu Q Key West. \nIf you haven’t set sail on Blu Q yet\, you’re missing out on the best gay experience in Key West! Blu Q guests keep coming back for more and it’s no surprise why. Their four-hour Tropical Heat trip is the perfect way to experience the turquoise waters of Key West while basking in the Florida sun. You can snorkel\, kayak\, swim\, or just relax on the boat – it’s totally up to you! Our crew is always ready to make your trip unforgettable\, with their warm smiles\, expert guidance\, and a hard work ethic. So what are you waiting for? Hop on board the Blu Q and let’s make some memories! This one sells out quickly. Tickets are available HERE \n\n12 PM –Five-Alarm Pool Party@ Island House – 1129 Fleming St \nAll fireman report to the pool deck for this high-energy firefighter themed pool party! Slide down the pole and get ready to get blasted by our pool boy CO2 cannon! Expect hot men & cold cocktails to make the perfect sizzling summer memory with friends! \n\n10 PM – The Big “O” Exhibition @ Bourbon St. Pub – 724 Duval St. \nA Voyeurs Dream Come True! The biggest blow out of the weekend! Foam party. Play areas. Pool & Jacuzzi. Hot Exotic Dancers and Adult Industry Performers. \nLive Exhibition Shows. Free entry with your VIP bands\, or $20 for non pass holders at the door. Free clothes check! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, August 16th\n\n\n\n\n12 PM –Hot Naked Pool Party@ Island House – 1129 Fleming St \nAfter church\, and before T-Dance\, comes Island House! For over two decades\, this party brings visitors and locals together in true Gay Key West spirit! Hot-Naked-FUN! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaily Activities\n\n\n\nMuseums: Ernest Hemingway\, Key West Butterfly Conservatory\, Little White House\, Key West Aquarium\, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum\, Key West Firehouse Museum\, Key West Light House\, Key West Ship Wreck Museum\, Audubon House\, Oldest House and Garden Museum\, USCGC Ingham Museum\, Tennessee Williams Exhibit. \nLand Activities: Key West Food Tours\, Up the Keys Eco Tour\, Fort Zachary State Park\, West Martello Tower\, A & M Scooter Rental\, Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden\, Key West Cemetery\, Key West Adventures\, Papa’s Pilar Rum Distillery\, Ghost Hunt\, Old Town Trolley Tours\, Conch Tour Train\, Haunted Key West\, Ghosts and Mysteries\, Ghosts and Gravestones\, D’vine Wine Gallery\, Perky’s Key West Excursions. \nWater Activities: Argo Navis\, Blu Q\, Classic Harbor Lines\, Cruisin’ Tikis\, Danger Charters\, Fish N Chicks\, Fury\, Island Vibe Charters\, Island Vibe Charters\, Java Cat\, Jolly Rover II\, Key West Eco Tours\, Key West Sailing Center\, Key West Snorkeling. Land Boat Charters\, Off the Charts\, Schooner America\, Sunset Sail Key West\, Sunset Watersports\, SV Argo Navis\, Yankee Freedom.
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LOCATION:Key West\, Florida\, Key West\, FL\, 33040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Outdoor Activities
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SUMMARY:Key West Lobsterfest
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! We are already looking ahead and can’t wait to do it all over again. Please join us for the 29th Annual Key West Lobsterfest\, taking place August 11–15\, 2027.\n______________________________________________________________________\nGet Ready to Crack! Key West Lobsterfest 2026 Dates are Set!\n\nThe wait is officially over! Get your butter warmers ready because we are thrilled to announce the dates for the biggest and tastiest summer celebration on the island: Key West Lobsterfest 2026 is happening from Wednesday\, August 5th through Sunday\, August 9th! \nJoin 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 every way imaginable\, this is the ultimate crustacean celebration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nHistory of Key West Lobsterfest\n\n\n\nBorn from a Brawl (Over Lobster\, No Less!)\n\n Believe it or not\, Key West Lobsterfest started with a friendly (or maybe not-so-friendly) dispute. Two friends couldn’t agree on who made the best Lobster Chilau\, a Key West staple. What else to do but settle it with a cook-off? The inaugural throwdown went down in the courtyard of Rick’s & Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex\, with secret family recipes and judges galore. The event was such a hit (though we’ll keep the winner a secret)\, they knew they had to take it bigger. The next year\, Lobsterfest moved to the bustling Duval Street\, welcoming more participants\, spectators\, and sponsors than ever before. Fast forward to today\, and this epic food fight has transformed into a 4-day extravaganza that takes over the entire island! \n\nKEY WEST LOBSTERFEST 2026 28th Annual\nAll information / data courtesy of the event organizers. Please visit their link for tickets and updates where applicable. (Information subject to changes and errors and omissions.)\nWEDNESDAY\, AUGUST 5 \n6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Key West Lobsterfest Kick-Off Party Rick’s & Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex 202 Duval Street\, Historic Old Town \nHome of the inaugural Lobsterfest — this is where it all began with a contest for the best lobster dish on the island. Join us to kick off the 28th Annual Key West Lobsterfest. We need to empty the freezers to make room for freshly caught lobster! \nEnjoy amazing lobster pizza and drink specials featuring our Official Sponsors Sun Cruiser Iced Tea and Cuervo 1800 Tequila. \n\nTHURSDAY\, AUGUST 6 \n6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Lobster Boil at The Porter Mansion Courtyard – 429 Caroline Street\, Historic Old Town \nJoin us for our annual seafood lobster boil in a beautiful Key West setting with a full bar\, music\, and delicious food. \n\nFresh lobsters\nJumbo Key West shrimp\nRed skin potatoes\nFresh corn on the cob\nFresh baked jalapeño corn bread & melted butter\n\nEach ticket is good for one guest’s admission and meal. \n\nFRIDAY\, AUGUST 7 \n3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Pool Party at The Marker Resort – Key West Harbor Resort – 200 William Street \nFree Admission – Relax and soak up the fun. \n8:00 PM – Midnight Lobsterfest Duval Pub Crawl Check-in: The Marker Resort Pool Bar\, 200 William Street \nJoin us for the 28th Annual Lobsterfest Pub Crawl! The fun starts immediately after sunset and goes until midnight. \nWhat’s included: \n\nOfficial Lobsterfest T-shirt\nSouvenir lanyard\nAmazing drink specials on Sun Cruiser Iced Tea and Cuervo 1800 Tequila at participating bars\n\nTickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door. A portion of proceeds benefit the Key West High School Scholarship Fund. Pick up your T-shirt\, lanyard\, and crawl instructions at the Marker Resort Pool Bar on August 7th from 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM. All items must be picked up in person. \n\nSATURDAY\, AUGUST 8 \nNoon – 11:00 PM – Street Fair & Concert 100–500 Blocks of Duval Street – Free Admission \nArts & crafts\, merchandise\, and more lining Duval Street all day. \nLocal bars and restaurants will be serving fresh Florida Lobster — everything from appetizers to full meals. No entrance fee; food and drinks sold individually. \nLocal bars will also be set up on Duval Street featuring ice-cold Corona\, Blue Chair Bay Rum cocktails\, and more. \nLive Music Lineup: \n1:00 PM Just George – Duval St. & Greene St. \n3:00 PM Fried Newt – Main Stage \n5:30 PM Jordan Oaks – Main Stage \n8:00 PM The Durtbags – Main Stage — then continuing late night at Durty Harry’s
URL:https://www.historichideaways.com/event/key-west-lobsterfest/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Outdoor Activities
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