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. Inspired by the laid-back spirit of trop rock and the legacy of Key West’s favorite son, this gathering brings together fans, friends, and artists for five days of unforgettable moments.

Proceeds from the sale of the festival’s signature Event Badge—administered through the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys—support three vital local nonprofit organizations: Reef Relief, Bahama Village Music Program, and the Key West High School Marching Band. These partners reflect the values at the heart of the festival—protecting our environment, nurturing local talent, and uplifting the next generation of island leaders. Through these contributions, Just a Few Friends helps sustain marine conservation efforts, provide accessible arts education, and fund essential resources for the student musicians who will lead the next great parade through Old Town.

Date

September 3 - 11, 2026

Time

Varies by event

Location

Key West (multiple venues)

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Calendar of Events

Jun23
Double Dip Snorkel Trip
Explore the turquoise waters of the 3rd largest coral barrier reef, teeming with fish, coral, sea turtles and more.

Date: May 12, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time: Tuesday's, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Off-Site (Catamaran / Key West reef)

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Jun24
Zero Duval Scavenger Hunt
Experience a one-of-a-kind, interactive scavenger hunt in the downtown area of Old Town, starting at Zero Duval.

Date: May 13, 2026 - June 24, 2026
Time: Wednesday's, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Old Town Key West (starts at Zero Duval)

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Jun25
SpaTerre VOYA Treatments
Relax and rejuvenate the natural way! VOYA Organic Seaweed Treatments.

Date: May 14, 2026 - June 25, 2026
Time: Thursday's, All day (by appointment)
Location: SpaTerre

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Jun25
SpaTerre VOYA Treatments
Vortex Cleansing deeply cleanses and hydrates, Hydrapeel exfoliation resurfaces without irritation

Date: May 12, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time: Tuesday's, All day (by appointment)
Location: SpaTerre

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Jun25
Haunted Tours
Explore the SPOOKY side of Key West with a haunted historical tour.

Date: May 14, 2026 - June 25, 2026
Time: Thursday evenings (varies by operator)
Location: Off-Site (Key West – walking or trolley tour)

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Jun25
Romance at Hot Tin Roof
Add some romance to your dining experience with a chilled bottle of Lallier Reserve Brut champagne and your table decorated with rose petals

Date: May 14, 2026 - June 25, 2026
Time: Thursday's, During Hot Tin Roof dining hours
Location: Hot Tin Roof

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Jun25
Ocean Key Lime Bike Tour
Sightseeing the Key West way with a leisurely island bike tour that can be done in flip flops!

Date: May 14, 2026 - June 25, 2026
Time: Thursday's, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Key West (guided bike tour)

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Jun25
Key West Farmers Market
Visit the Key West Farmers Market every Thursday at the Truman Waterfront.

Date: May 14, 2026 - June 25, 2026
Time: Thursday's, 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Truman Waterfront

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Jun26
SpaTerre Body Scrub Special
Coconut Crush Body Renewal. Exfoliating brown sugar and Tahitian Coconut Shells buff away tired skin cells to allow maximum hydration.

Date: May 15 - June 28, 2026
Time: Friday's, All day (by appointment)
Location: SpaTerre

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Jun26
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 - June 26, 2026
Time: Friday's, varies by tour operator
Location: Off-Site (Catamaran / Key West waters)

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