July 1-5| 2026

The Key Lime Festival

What to Expect

The sweetest Festival around, any way you slice it! This is the world famous Key Lime Festival, returning to Key West for another year- featuring events island-wide. From the quaint to the quirky, you’ll discover a million ways to love limes.

❋ Festival Kickoff

Meet up at The Avalon Guesthouse at Southernmost Beach Resort for the official kickoff! From 6-9 pm, enjoy drink specials, Key Lime Pageant, and merchandise for sale.

❋ Key Lime Tours

Explore the history of the island’s favorite confections by taking a bike tour, food tour, or rum tasting tour. See the official event page for more

❋ Mermaid Splash

Meet me by the seashore for the world famous Key Lime Pie Eating contest! I’ll be splashing at The Shores Pool from noon to 1pm, come take a shellfire and explore all of the offerings at the Kids Zone

❋ Artisan Markets

Looking for the perfect gift or souvenir? Our artisan markets are so much fun to wander through and discover all of the amazing creative possibilities of the islands. Check out the official website for more details.