Events & Festivals
Marathon and the other Florida Keys host spectacular events for visitors of all ages. From a Mardi Gras inspired festival like Fantasy Fest to one of the country's top seafood festivals to a festival honoring long-time Key West local, Ernest Hemingway, you are sure to find an event or festival that suits your interests. Events and festivals take place all over on many different Florida islands, with many local businesses participating in the fun.
Browse popular Florida Keys events and plan your vacation during something fun! Book your vacation rental early for big events for the best options and pricing!
October 21-30 2022- Fantasy Fest is a yearly 10-day party in a tropical paradise for grown-ups. Started in 1979 by a small group of Key West locals, the party was designed to bring visitors to the island in what was a typically quiet, but beautiful season. It worked. Fantasy Fest has grown every year since and is now one of the wildest extravaganzas around! |
| Location: |
Key West, FL |
| July 19-24 2022 - "Ernest Hemingway look-alikes, writers, anglers and fans of the late author`s work are to converge on Key West Tuesday through Sunday, July 16-21, 2019, 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." |
| Location: |
Key West, FL |
| September 1-5 2022 - "The Southernmost Beach Resort has teamed up with the Key West Sunrise Rotary of the Conch Republic to host Key West BrewFest. All proceeds to benefit the Rotary Club and its charitable efforts. Events from beer dinners, beer brunches, happy hour parties, pool parties, late-night parties, seminars, and the Signature Tasting Festival Event are some of the great activities we have on tap for you! And, try tasting close to 200 beers in one weekend!" |
| Location: |
Key West, FL |
| March 13-14, 2022 - "The Marathon Seafood Festival is the 2nd largest FL Keys event with over 20,000 attendees & growing every year. The Marathon Seafood Festival is the premier event for great/fresh seafood and entertainment in the Florida Keys. Bring the whole family for two days and enjoy great cuisine, entertainment, and fun!" |
| Location: |
Marathon, FL |
| "The Marathon Runners Club`s 7 Mile Bridge Run began as a dedication run in 1982, celebrating the opening of the "new" 7 Mile Bridge. This run is the only known run that is completely surrounded by water from start to finish. It is officially marked at 6.8 miles. First place age group winners and overall winners have always been awarded the unique black coral 7 to wear proudly." |
| Location: |
Florida Keys, FL |
July 8-9 2022 - This famous festival is one of a kind. Learn about protecting our reef, listen to live music, and sample some local keys fare at Mote Marine. Festivities start on July 8th 6-8 pm and end on July 9th 10 am - 2 pm. |
| Location: |
24244 Overseas Hwy, Summerland Key, FL 33042 |
June 30-July 4 2022 This Keys Tradition celebrates the beloved citrus that is in so many of our recipes. The 5 day festival has a jam packed schedule of events from mini key lime pie baking classes, to rum tastings. |
| Location: |
Key West, FL |
