Experience the town with your loved ones in time for the annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration! Monroe County residents can take advantage of the Old Town Trolley tour, the Conch Tour Train and more for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass!
“A two-day celebration of the bounty of the sea.” The Seafood Festival celebrates our community by bringing families and friends together in a joyful and fun environment to sample the local catch. This family-friendly event was created to showcase local seafood and the Keys’ commercial fishing industry by providing the freshest seafood available.
The Texas Horns at The Key West Theater
The Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St.
The Texas Horns, widely recognized as the preeminent hard-blowing three-piece blues, soul and roots music horn section, brings 25 years of stellar live performances, acclaimed session work, and solid album production to their every effort.
Key West Artisan Market: Be the Change Edition
Higgs Memorial Beach Park
We’ll have bloody’s, mimosas along with a full bar from Great Events Catering, coffee, smoothies, natural juices and cut fruit, multiple food trucks, and stalls offering eat-here or take-away. Shop a curated outdoor market offering fine crafts, art, and jewelry from talented Florida Keys makers. Stock your pantry and fridge with fresh produce, artisan cheeses, local seafood, honey, baked bread, pastries, cigars, soaps and so much more. Bring a lawn chair and listen to awesome local musicians and the Key West Wildlife Center which will be open for free tours.
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Conch Republic Independence Celebration
Multiple locations
Every year, the Florida Keys celebrates their status as a country within a country by hosting an event dedicated to the independence of their self-proclaimed country, the Conch Republic! The Conch Republic was formed back in 1982 when the mayor of Key West and several residents banded together to protest against the imposing of U.S. Border Patrol checkpoints that forced all traffic entering or leaving the Florida Keys (the island chain off the coast of Florida connecting mainland United States with mainland Cuba) to pass through inspections.
Duval Street Mile
Duval St.
A one-mile race down Key West’s most famous street. An official event of the annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration, the race kicks off an hour before The Longest Parade — from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Plenty of prizes for individuals, age groups, and 3-person teams in numerous categories. Fun post-race party and extensive raffle at Smokin’ Tuna Saloon.
