Welcome to the Key Lime Festival: America's Favorite Citrus Celebration! In the Florida Keys we like to celebrate the things that make our islands unique. Citrus, eccentrics, people and pie. Our celebrations are fun, odd and unforgettable. Our people are too. Come on down to the birthplace of Key Lime Pie for a little taste and you'll see what we mean. Love and Limes!

Join us 2023 is shaping up to be the best Key Lime Festival yet. We're pleased to offer a full 5 days of culinary events for every taste, including favorites from past years like the Key Lime Cocktail Sip and Stroll and Key Lime Pie Hop and new favorites for Key Lime lovers! We've also added a few intimate culinary events for our VIP Key Lime lovers!

Schedule

June 30, 2023

7:30AM - 2 PM: Moondogs Key Lime Brunch and Bakery

823 Whitehead St

Key Lime Bike Tours

Grab your crew and come cruise the best of old Key West!

Discover the wonders of Key West by bicycle and see the sights of the city from a local's perspective! Cruise around Old Town, visit iconic landmarks, hear stories of old time sailors, and at the end, cool off with a slice of Key West's most famous dessert the Key Lime pie!

Tour starts at 10AM | 122 Ann St

10 AM and Noon: Mini Key Lime Pie Class

Key West Key Lime Pie Co., 511 Greene St.

Learn the secret recipe, get in the kitchen and create your very own mini key lime pie!

Noon – 5 PM: Key Lime Rum Tasting

Key West First Legal Rum Distillery, 105 Simonton St.

Key Lime Kick Off!

5 – 6:30 PM: Cookbook Signing and Champagne Reception

Curry Mansion, 511 Caroline St.

Sip Champagne on the veranda of the 1869 mansion where Key Lime Pie was first created and meet Key

Lime Festival co-founder and Key West Key Lime Pie Cookbook author, David L. Sloan.

Autographed Cookbook and Champagne Reception : $30
Champagne Reception Only: $10

6PM: Key Lime Trivia

The Marker Hotel | 200 Williams St
Put your Key Lime knowledge to the test! Join us at The Marker, poolside!

$55++ / person - includes two drinks and all-you-can-eat Key Lime inspired buffet

6 - 8PM: Miss Key Lime Pageant
General Horseplay - 423 Caroline St
Categories : Talent, Q&A, Evening Wear
Must be 21 to enter

Living The Key Lime Life Dinner
Kaya Island Eats cordially invites you to join us for a celebration of the Key lime life we all enjoy here in paradise! A beautiful 4 course meal prepared by Chef Scott Taylor and the Kaya culinary team.
1st Course : Hurricane seasoned fresh Key west pinks and key lime cocktail sauce
2nd Course : Cuban Hand Roll / mojo Roast pork /Swiss cheese /pickle/ egg roll cilantro key lime sauce
3rd Course : Floribbean Fish - Locally caught fish, Jamaican **** seasoned Mahi Mahi, Fresh Pineapple/mango salsa, Goat cheese / coconut saffron rice
*Chicken or Portobello options available
4th Course : Made from scratch Key lime pie
After dinner join us for live Reggae music in the backyard bar.
$75 PP++

July 1, 2023

7:30AM - 2 PM: Moondog's Key Lime Brunch and Bakery

823 Whitehead Street

Key Lime Bike Tours

Grab your crew and come cruise the best of old Key West!

Discover the wonders of Key West by bicycle and see the sights of the city from a local's perspective! Cruise around Old Town, visit iconic landmarks, hear stories of old time sailors, and at the end, cool off with a slice of Key West's most famous dessert the Key Lime pie!

Tour starts at 10AM - 122 Ann St

10 AM and Noon: Mini Key Lime Pie Class

Key West Key Lime Pie Co., 511 Greene St.

Learn the secret recipe, get in the kitchen and create your very own mini key lime pie!

Noon – 6PM: Mary Ellen's Cooldown Lounge

Beat the heat at Mary Ellen's Bar. Soak up the AC, enjoy a cold beverage, and scarf down a yummy grilled cheese. Rest and Recharge! Guaranteed feel good vibes!

Cat 5 Lager Lunch - Rams Head Southernmost
804 Whitehead St

3 – 6 PM: Key Lime Sip and Stroll

If you like to drink and judge, this is the event for you! Decide who makes the best Key Lime cocktail on the island as multiple bars compete for your vote with the finest key lime margaritas and key lime 'open' cocktail in Key West.

our Key Lime Festival Hub: First Flight Restaurant, 301 Whitehead St.

$55.00

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Flamingos Love Key Lime, too!  

Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Key West Kitchen inside the Hyatt Centric, 601 Front St.

Chef's Demonstration - Showcasing Four Flamingo's Black Key Lime Crusted Signature Swordfish

Demonstration by Executive Chef, Pietro Consorti.

Complimentary Welcome Drink Included.  

$45+ tax / person

We invite you to stay and experience Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Key West Kitchen.

7PM: Key Lime Unity Table Dinner - William's Hall

William's Hall and Great Events Catering have joined forces to present a delectable 5 course Key Lime Dinner at William's Hall.- 729 Fleming St
1st course: Seared Sea scallop, Key Lime, tomato and ginger consumme
2nd course: Watermelon, Stone crab salad with grilled Key Lime dressing.
3rd course: Chipotle Duck Tostada, Key Lime cream, butter poached black beans and oven dried cherry tomatoes 4th course: Black Grouper with dehydrated Key Lime Panko crust, mango sauce and spiced rice
5th course: Dessert Trio: Black bottom Key Lime Pie and chili ganache Sopadilla, Key Lime curd and white chocolate shavings Key Lime Beingets.

$175.00++ / Person

July 2, 2023

7:30AM - 2 PM: Moondog's Key Lime Brunch and Bakery

823 Whitehead St

Key Lime Bike Tours
Grab your crew and come cruise the best of old Key West!
Discover the wonders of Key West by bicycle and see the sights of the city from a local's perspective! Cruise around Old Town, visit iconic landmarks, hear stories of old time sailors, and at the end, cool off with a slice of Key West's most famous dessert the Key Lime pie!
Tour starts at 10AM - 122 Ann Street
Call to make a reservation (305) 340-7834 or book directly on their website: keylimebiketours.com
Use code: keylime at checkout!

10 am – 4 pm: Red, White, and Brunch at First Flight Island Restaurant and Brewery
Located at 301 Whitehead St., on the corner of Whitehead and Caroline, stands one of Key West's most impressive and historic buildings!
Well known for being the birthplace of Pan American World Airways, First Flight's lush garden provides the perfect setting to enjoy House Brews, Bloody Marys, and a Brunch Menu to surely kick off your Sunday Funday with Key Lime Flair!

11 AM – 2 PM: Key Lime Pie Drop
Key West Lighthouse, 938 Whitehead St.
Come out to see Key West's most creative minds attempt to outsmart gravity by finding a way to drop a Key Lime Pie from the top of the lighthouse to the ground... without damaging the pie. Try dropping your own pie, or just enjoy the spectacle from the ground.

Winner will take home CASH MONEY $$$

If you plan to drop your homemade contraption from atop the Lighthouse, you must register below and fill out your contestant form describing what you've built!
All contest forms should be emailed to: [email protected]

Noon – 6PM: Mary Ellen's Cooldown Lounge
Beat the heat at Mary Ellen's Bar. Soak up the AC, enjoy a cold beverage, and scarf down a yummy grilled cheese. Rest and Recharge! Guaranteed feel good vibes!

2:30PM: Key Lime Scavenger Hunt

Conch Republic Seafood Company, 631 Greene St.

Hunt Starts - 3 – 5:30 PM

Winner will be announced at 6PM

$50 + FREE Key Lime Mojito or Margarita

4-6PM: Wheeling and Dealing Hot Wheels Race

Mary Ellen's Bar, 420 Applerouth Ln

Test your driving skills on our Applerouth Track. Epic thrills and revving creativity. Do you have what it takes to win the race?!?

Key Lime Dewey Deck Dinner and Wine Pairing

La Mer and Dewey House, 506 South St

Join us for a lavish, 4 course, key lime inspired, wine pairing dinner on La Mer and Dewey Deck at the Southernmost Beach Resort's guesthouses.
1st Course: Mojito Salad
2nd Course: Tuna Poke
3rd Course: Potato Crusted Grouper
4th Course: Key Lime Pie
7PM
$155 / person + tax
Reservations Required

July 3, 2023

7:30AM - 2 PM: Moondog's Key Lime Brunch and Bakery

823 Whitehead Street

Key Lime Bike Tours

Grab your crew and come cruise the best of old Key West!
Discover the wonders of Key West by bicycle and see the sights of the city from a local's perspective! Cruise around Old Town, visit iconic landmarks, hear stories of old time sailors, and at the end, cool off with a slice of Key West's most famous dessert the Key Lime pie!
Tour starts at 10AM | 122 Ann St

10 AM and Noon: Mini Key Lime Pie Class

Key West Key Lime Pie Co., 511 Greene St.
Learn the secret recipe, get in the kitchen and create your very own mini key lime pie!

Key Lime Pie Hop
Check-in 20 minutes prior to tour time - Conch Republic Seafood Company, 631 Greene St.
Tour Start Times:
-11 AM
-11:30 AM
-Noon
-12:30 PM
-1 PM
-1:30 PM
$55.00

Noon – 6PM: Mary Ellen's Cooldown Lounge

Beat the heat at Mary Ellen's Bar. Soak up the AC, enjoy a cold beverage, and scarf down a yummy grilled cheese. Rest and Recharge! Guaranteed feel good vibes!

4 – 5 PM: Key Lime Tree Master Class

MARC Plant Store, 1401 Seminary St.
Learn how to care for and grow your very own key lime tree. It's the perfect Key West souvenir to take home with you! *Key lime tree included your ticket purchase.

$50.00

Record-Breaking Key Lime Pie!

Come witness Monroe County reclaim its rightful title of having the world's largest key lime pie on its bicentennial anniversary.
Slices of the pie for everyone while it lasts and don't forget to stick around for the fireworks and laser light show after dark presented by Lower Keys Rotary.

Join us at Big Pine Key Community Park - 31009 Atlantis Dr, Big Pine Key from 5-10PM . Pie at 7PM

Key Lime Dinner - Bagatelle
115 Duval St

July 4, 2023

4th of July 5K!
Join the Rotary Club of Key West for their annual 4th of July 5K!
All proceeds will benefit the Edward B. Knight Scholarship Fund providing vocational scholarships to Monroe County Students.
Race begins and ends at the Edward B. Knight Pier located at 1801 White Street.
Race Starts at 7:30AM

7:30AM - 2 PM: Moondog's Key Lime Brunch and Bakery

823 Whitehead Street

Key Lime Bike Tours

Grab your crew and come cruise the best of old Key West!
Discover the wonders of Key West by bicycle and see the sights of the city from a local's perspective! Cruise around Old Town, visit iconic landmarks, hear stories of old time sailors, and at the end, cool off with a slice of Key West's most famous dessert the Key Lime pie!
Tour starts at 10AM | 122 Ann St
Call to make a reservation (305) 340-7834 or book directly on their website: keylimebiketours.com
Use code: keylime at checkout!

10 AM and Noon: Mini Key Lime Pie Class

Key West Key Lime Pie Co., 511 Greene St.
Learn the secret recipe, get in the kitchen and create your very own mini key lime pie!

11AM - 2PM: Key Lime Vendor Village

1319 Duval St

A Key Lime Lovers favorite place to be! Shop all things Key Lime from beauty products and jewelry to local art and more. Check out all our vendors have to offer, find your perfect souvenir and take home a little piece of Key West.

World Famous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship
Southernmost Beach Café, 1405 Duval St. 11AM - 2PM
Contest at 1:30 PM
FREE to Watch | $25 to enter the Championship
Come enjoy Beach and Key Lime family friendly games.

Dante's 4th of July Pool Party!
Stars and Stripes rule the day! Grab your star spangled swim suits and head over for a day of drinks, live music and all the fun! A DJ will be spinning the jams from
NOON - 6PM.
Dante's Key West Pool Bar and Restaurant, 955 Caroline St.

Doors open at 11AM
Party Starts at NOON.

The Rotary Club of Key West Presents:
Patriotic Dinner Under the Fireworks  
Bring the whole family to the Patriotic Party by the Ed Knight Pier.
Enjoy food, music, and of course, fireworks!
Indigenous Park, 1801 White St.
Dinner by Catered Affairs – Cash Bar Available
Seating Starts at 7 PM
$100/Person

Frozen Pie Pick-Up and Ship
Take Key West home with you.
Kermit's Key Lime Pie Shoppe – 200 Elizabeth St. and 335F Duval St
Key West Key Lime Pie Co. – 511 Greene St. (305) 517-6720

Date: June 30 - July 4, 2023

Location: Various Venue

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