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Fantasy Fest

Fantasy Fest 2026 theme:
“Musical Icons and Iconic Musicals.” Whether you’re an alto, baritone, soprano or tone deaf, march to the beat of your own drum in your most creative costumes. Billed as a multi-venue costume festival for grown-ups, Fantasy Fest turns Key West into a spectacle of masked processions, parties, contests and dances attended by tens of thousands. Culminates in the Fantasy Fest Parade and Street Fair.

Date

October 16 -25, 2026

Time

Varies by event

Location

Key West (multiple venues)

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Calendar of Events

  • Aug13

    Haunted Tours

    Explore the SPOOKY side of Key West with a haunted historical tour.

    Date: May 14, 2026 - December 31, 2026

    Time: Thursday evenings (varies by operator)

    Location: Off-Site (Key West – walking or trolley tour)

  • Aug13

    Key West Farmers Market

    Visit the Key West Farmers Market every Thursday at the Truman Waterfront.

    Date: May 14, 2026 - December 31, 2026

    Time: Thursday's, 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Location: Truman Waterfront

  • Aug14

    Snorkel Experience

    Dive into the 3rd largest coral barrier reef in the world and the only barrier reef in the continental United States.

    Date: May 8 - December 31, 2026

    Time: Friday's, varies by tour operator

    Location: Off-Site (Catamaran / Key West waters)

  • Aug15

    Sunset Sails

    There is nothing quite like a Key West sunset, and the second-best place to view one (after the Sunset Pier, of course) is out on the water.

    Date: May 9, 2026 - December 31, 2026

    Time: Saturday's, Varies (sunset)

    Location: Off-Site (Key West waters)

  • Aug16

    World Class Fishing

    The Florida Keys are known for amazing fishing. From the flats and shallows, sight fishing for permit, tarpon or bonefish or in the deeper waters of the backcountry, on the hunt for snapper, grouper or tuna.

    Date: May 10, 2026 - December 31, 2026

    Time: Sunday's, Varies by charter

    Location: Off-Site (Florida Keys waters)

  • Sep03

    Just a Few Friends, Favorite Son Celebration

    Just a Few Friends is a one-of-a-kind festival celebrating music, community, and island life in beautiful Key West over Labor Day Weekend.

    Date: September 3 - 11, 2026

    Time: Varies by event

    Location: Key West (multiple venues)

  • Nov01

    Race World Offshore Championships

    Experience the most powerful of water activities in Key West with the Race World Offshore World Championships.

    Date: November 1 - 8, 2026

    Time: Daytime (race schedule varies)

    Location: Key West (Gulf side – six-mile course)

  • Jan26

    Mile 0 Fest

    Experience the “friendliest festival” in paradise, featuring the best Red Dirt and Americana music at island venues, including Sunset Pier.

    Date: January 26, 2027 - January 30, 2027

    Time: All day

    Location: Key West (multiple venues)

  • Apr28

    Key West Songwriter Festival

    Discover the stories behind the songs at the world’s largest songwriters festival, featuring five days of live music, including shows at Sunset Pier.

    Date: April 28, 2027 - May 2, 2027

    Time: All Day

    Location: Key West (multiple venues)