August

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Local Residents Ride Free

Come and enjoy the many attractions here in sunny Key West with your friends and family! Monroe County residents can take advantage of some of our tours and attractions for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass!

Go to Hometown Pass for more information.

2025 Events Coming Soon

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27th Annual Key West Lobsterfest

Seafood lovers can chow down on Florida’s clawless lobster during a tasty “feast-ival” at this lively street fair. The flavorful festivities celebrate the bounty of the Florida Keys lobster season that opens August 7. The free street fair takes place Saturday, August 10th on Duval Street from noon until 11 p.m. with live music and over 80 vendors selling fresh Florida lobster, plus other food and drink options.

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Rum Fest

Rum Fest Key West is an annual event held in Key West, Florida, that celebrates all things rum. The festival features over 300 different rums from around the world, as well as live music, food vendors, and other activities. Attendees can sample rums from a variety of distilleries, including local favorites like Key West First Legal Rum Distillery and Islamorada Rum Company, as well as international brands like Bacardi, Captain Morgan, and Mount Gay. There are also seminars and workshops on rum history, tasting, and mixology.

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Just A Few Friends Key West – Jimmy Buffett Memorial Event

August 30 has been proclaimed Jimmy Buffett Day by the Florida Legislature and Key West is celebrating the life of one of its favorite sons with a weekend long celebration of his life. Join in the fun with scavenger hunt, 5K, brunch, pub crawl, sunset cruise, and concerts.

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Key West Brewfest

Brewfest is a major fundraising event organized by the Key West Sunrise Rotary, a non-profit group that serves the community and global needs. It supports local educational scholarships and Take Stock in Children.