The Florida Keys & Key West have annual and scheduled events that some people plan their Florida vacations around. Among a few are festivals,bike runs, bridge runs,fishing tournaments,boat shows,boat races.
Islamorada / Key Largo 2008 Events
Islamorada / January 01 to January 01
Village New Year’s Day Celebration
The annual 5k Run, Walk and Crawl is slated to start at 8 a.m. at Founders Park, mile marker 87 bayside in Islamorada. A day of
festivities is to follow with the blessing of the fleet at Whale Harbor Bridge, a skate competition and jam, and a birthday party for
Islamorada, the Village of Islands.
Contact: (305) 853-1685
Islamorada / January 03 to March 02
Tour the HGTV Florida Keys Dream Home
Tour the Florida Keys HGTV (Home and Garden Television) Dream Home daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tours begin at The Rain Barrel
Artisan Village, mile marker 86.7. $20 per person tour fee benefits the Florida Keys Children's Shelter.
Islamorada / January 19
Art Under the Oaks
This art show at the San Pedro Church features arts and crafts in many mediums, as well as food vendors and live music.
Contact: (305) 664-5574
Islamorada / January 26
Florida Keys Community Concert Band Presents "Pops in the Park: Music by Request"
The community band is scheduled to give a free, outdoor performance at Founders Park, mile marker 87, at 4 p.m.
Contact: (305) 853-7294
Islamorada / February 16
Florida Keys Community Concert Band Presents "Pops in the Park: That's Entertainment"
The community band is scheduled to give a free, outdoor performance at Founders Park, mile marker 87, at 4 p.m. Please bring
blankets or lawn chairs.
Contact: (305) 853-7294
Islamorada / March 29
Florida Keys Community Concert Band Presents "Pops in the Park: Florida Heritage Concert"
The community band is scheduled to give a free, outdoor performance at Founders Park, mile marker 87, at 4 p.m. Please bring
blankets or lawn chairs.
Contact: (305) 853-7294
Islamorada / April 12
13th Annual Bay Jam
This music and art festival features local and guest artists performing on the shores of Florida Bay at the TIB Amphitheater at
Founders Park, mile marker 87.
Contact: (305) 394-2765
Islamorada / April 26
Florida Keys Community Concert Band Presents "Pops in the Park: Young Musicians Concert"
The community band is scheduled to give a free, outdoor performance at Founders Park, mile marker 87, at 4 p.m. Please bring
blankets or lawn chairs.
Contact: (305) 853-7294
Islamorada / May 03 to May 04
Island Festival Featuring the Taste of Islamorada
Enjoy a day of musical entertainment and another day of the area’s best chefs showcasing their culinary specialties. Contact the
Islamorada Chamber of Commerce at or visit www.islamoradachamber.com.
Contact: (305) 664-4503
Marathon 2008 Events
Marathon / February 09 to February 10
14th Annual Pigeon Key Art Festival
Artists and craftspeople are to exhibit their works at Marathon Community Park, mile marker 49 on U.S. 1. The event includes
food, music, and a children's corner to benefit the Pigeon Key Foundation which works to preserve the historic island along the
Old Seven Mile Bridge.
Contact: (305) 289-9555
Email: reneeshain1@hotmail.com
Marathon / March 01
32nd Annual Marathon House & Garden Tour
Tour beautiful homes and extraordinary gardens in the Marathon area — all selected for their uniqueness and reflection of Keys
living. Each home is adorned with floral arrangements created by members of the Marathon Garden Club.
Contact: (305) 743-4971
Marathon / March 15 to March 16
35th Annual Original Marathon Seafood Festival
Gourmet delicacies from the waters of the Florida Keys highlight this annual event at Marathon Community Park, mile marker
50.5 oceanside.
Contact: (305) 743-5417
Marathon / May 09 to May 11
Florida Keys Green Living & Energy Education Expo
Attendees at this free event will find seminars and booths demonstrating sustainable living and promoting renewable energy and
water conservation.
Marathon / June 28
Tropical Fruit Fiesta
This free family-friendly event is designed for tropical fruit lovers of all ages. Highlights include presentations by tropical fruit
experts, tropical fruit for sampling, a children’s area with activities, and top-quality fruit trees for sale.
Contact: (305) 292-4501
Islamorada / January 01 to January 01
Village New Year’s Day Celebration
The annual 5k Run, Walk and Crawl is slated to start at 8 a.m. at Founders Park, mile marker 87 bayside in Islamorada. A day of
festivities is to follow with the blessing of the fleet at Whale Harbor Bridge, a skate competition and jam, and a birthday party for
Islamorada, the Village of Islands.
Contact: (305) 853-1685
Islamorada / January 03 to March 02
Tour the HGTV Florida Keys Dream Home
Tour the Florida Keys HGTV (Home and Garden Television) Dream Home daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tours begin at The Rain Barrel
Artisan Village, mile marker 86.7. $20 per person tour fee benefits the Florida Keys Children's Shelter.
Islamorada / January 19
Art Under the Oaks
This art show at the San Pedro Church features arts and crafts in many mediums, as well as food vendors and live music.
Contact: (305) 664-5574
Islamorada / January 26
Florida Keys Community Concert Band Presents "Pops in the Park: Music by Request"
The community band is scheduled to give a free, outdoor performance at Founders Park, mile marker 87, at 4 p.m.
Contact: (305) 853-7294
Islamorada / February 16
Florida Keys Community Concert Band Presents "Pops in the Park: That's Entertainment"
The community band is scheduled to give a free, outdoor performance at Founders Park, mile marker 87, at 4 p.m. Please bring
blankets or lawn chairs.
Contact: (305) 853-7294
Islamorada / March 29
Florida Keys Community Concert Band Presents "Pops in the Park: Florida Heritage Concert"
The community band is scheduled to give a free, outdoor performance at Founders Park, mile marker 87, at 4 p.m. Please bring
blankets or lawn chairs.
Contact: (305) 853-7294
Islamorada / April 12
13th Annual Bay Jam
This music and art festival features local and guest artists performing on the shores of Florida Bay at the TIB Amphitheater at
Founders Park, mile marker 87.
Contact: (305) 394-2765
Islamorada / April 26
Florida Keys Community Concert Band Presents "Pops in the Park: Young Musicians Concert"
The community band is scheduled to give a free, outdoor performance at Founders Park, mile marker 87, at 4 p.m. Please bring
blankets or lawn chairs.
Contact: (305) 853-7294
Islamorada / May 03 to May 04
Island Festival Featuring the Taste of Islamorada
Enjoy a day of musical entertainment and another day of the area’s best chefs showcasing their culinary specialties. Contact the
Islamorada Chamber of Commerce at or visit www.islamoradachamber.com.
Contact: (305) 664-4503
Marathon 2008 Events
Marathon / February 09 to February 10
14th Annual Pigeon Key Art Festival
Artists and craftspeople are to exhibit their works at Marathon Community Park, mile marker 49 on U.S. 1. The event includes
food, music, and a children's corner to benefit the Pigeon Key Foundation which works to preserve the historic island along the
Old Seven Mile Bridge.
Contact: (305) 289-9555
Email: reneeshain1@hotmail.com
Marathon / March 01
32nd Annual Marathon House & Garden Tour
Tour beautiful homes and extraordinary gardens in the Marathon area — all selected for their uniqueness and reflection of Keys
living. Each home is adorned with floral arrangements created by members of the Marathon Garden Club.
Contact: (305) 743-4971
Marathon / March 15 to March 16
35th Annual Original Marathon Seafood Festival
Gourmet delicacies from the waters of the Florida Keys highlight this annual event at Marathon Community Park, mile marker
50.5 oceanside.
Contact: (305) 743-5417
Marathon / May 09 to May 11
Florida Keys Green Living & Energy Education Expo
Attendees at this free event will find seminars and booths demonstrating sustainable living and promoting renewable energy and
water conservation.
Marathon / June 28
Tropical Fruit Fiesta
This free family-friendly event is designed for tropical fruit lovers of all ages. Highlights include presentations by tropical fruit
experts, tropical fruit for sampling, a children’s area with activities, and top-quality fruit trees for sale.
Contact: (305) 292-4501
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