2025 Schedule

Daily Happenings

Thursday, July 3rd

Key Lime Kick Off!
Curry Mansion Inn, 511 Caroline St.
Enjoy the welcome keynote speech by Key Lime Festival co-founder and Key West Key Lime Pie Cookbook author, David L. Sloan. Sip cocktails on the veranda of the 1869 mansion where Key Lime Pie was first created. Kick off the festival and kick up your heels to some Americana jams with a live band.
5 – 7PM
Cookbooks will be available for purchase on site.
Cash Bar
FREE

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 jerk 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.
5-9PM
$75/Person + Tax
Text or Call to book your reservation (305) 395-0213 

Key Lime Kick Off After-Party!
Hank's Hair of the Dog Saloon, 409 Caroline St
Come by and enjoy great live music, ice cold drinks, flavorful food, and good old-fashioned fun for everyone!
Sample some delicious key limey cocktails and their famous Key Lime Pie!
7 - 9PM | Limey attire encouraged!
FREE

Friday, July 4th

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 @ 7:30AM

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 9:30AM | 122 Ann St
Key Lime Pie & Key Lime Pie Shot included on the tour
$50

Key Lime Vendor Village
Southernmost Beach Resort - 508 South 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.
Be sure to pop in at Southernmost Beach Cafe for a cool beverage and some yummy food!
10AM - 2PM
Want to be a vendor at our Key Lime Vendor Village? Follow the link below:
https://keylimefestival.com/key-lime-vendors

World Famous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship 
Southernmost Beach Café, 1405 Duval St. 10AM - 2PM
Do you have what it takes to be crowned the World Key Lime Pie Eating Champion? Register if you think you can devour a 9" Key Lime Pie faster than the competition.
Registration and Key Limey Beach Games begin at 10AM
Contest at 1:30 PM
FREE to Watch | $25 to enter the Championship
*If you are entering the championship, you must pay the entry fee and fill out the contestant form below.
ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO COMPETE.
All contest forms should be emailed to: keylimefest@gmail.com

Dante’s 4th of July Pool Party!
Dante’s Key West Pool Bar & Restaurant, 955 Caroline St
Stars and Stripes rule the day! Grab your star spangled swim suits & head over for a day of drinks, live music and all the fun! A DJ will be spinning the jams from Noon - 6PM.
Doors open at 11AM | Party Starts at NOON.
FREE

The Rotary Club of Key West Presents:
Patriotic Grill Out Under the Fireworks 
Indigenous Park, 1801 White St.
Bring the whole family to the Patriotic Party by the Ed Knight Pier.
Enjoy food, music, and of course, fireworks!
Grilling Hot Dogs and Burgers for purchase – Cash Bar Available
Food and Bar @ 4:30PM | Fireworks @ Dark

Saturday, July 5th

Matt's Stock Island Key Lime Brunch
Enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience at our dockside restaurant with unobstructed views of our state-of-the-art marina, good vibes, and your favorite cocktails. 
Try our new Key Lime inspired menu items thoughtfully crafted for all the Key Lime lovers out there.
10AM-2PM

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.
11AM – 2PM
Check in for Pie Droppers is from 11AM-NOON.
Pie Drop starts promptly at NOON.
FREE to Watch | FREE to Enter the competition
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: keylimefest@gmail.com

Tart Tales – A Key Lime & Pie Odyssey
The Stuidos of Key West - 1st Floor Gallery, 533 Eaton St
Join us at a special location in Old Town Key West for a historical coffee talk exploring the legendary Key Lime and indulging in everyone’s favorite treat: Key Lime Pie.
Kim Stamps and Yvonne Jefferson, Tart Tales’ Tour and Tasting Experts, will lead you on an exploration from the humble Key Lime tree to the sweet & savory delight on your plate.
Patrick Garvey from Grimal Grove in Big Pine Key will join the fun, offering insights into the unique challenges of growing Key Limes.
10AM | Coffee and pie included!
Limited Availability & Only $15 Book Now!

5-Alarm Pie Challenge!
Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum, 1024 Grinnell Street
Stop by the historic and haunted Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum for a free sample of the hottest Key lime pie on the island. Specially prepared by Key West Key Lime Pie Cookbook author, David L. Sloan, the pie includes cayenne graham cracker crumbs, habanero cream, and a jalapeño topper. Bring your smartphone to check out the museums new haunted history audio tour or discover the fascinating history of firefighting in Key West.
10AM - 2PM
FREE -  Donations are appreciated to support the museum 

Key Lime Sip & Stroll
If you like to drink & 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.
* Check-in at our Key Lime Festival Hub: First Flight Restaurant, 301 Whitehead St. *
3 – 6PM
$55.00

Sloppy Joe’s Ultimate Key Lime Pie Smash Party!
Grab a slice of Key Lime Pie and enjoy Entertainment by Brian Roberts and friends. Prize giveaways. Vote with donations to have some of your favorite Key West Celebrities and Sloppy Joe's Staff get a Key Lime Pie to the face. Donations to benefit Key West High School Marching Band through the Sloppy Joe's Foundation. Still The Best Party In Town! 
5:30 – 9:30PM

Sunday, July 6th

Matt's Stock Island Key Lime Brunch
Enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience at our dockside restaurant with unobstructed views of our state-of-the-art marina, good vibes, and your favorite cocktails. 
Try our new Key Lime inspired menu items thoughtfully crafted for all the Key Lime lovers out there.
10AM-2PM

Key Lime Pie Hop
Conch Republic Seafood Company, 631 Greene St. - CHECK-IN LOCATION
Join your friends for a leisurely stroll through the town where Key Lime Pie was born with stops to sample variations of Key West's favorite dessert.
Check-in 20 minutes prior to tour time
Tour Start Times:
• 11AM
• 11:30AM
• Noon
• 12:30PM
• 1PM
• 1:30PM
$55.00

JF Haden's Battle of the Bartenders
Starboard @ The Marker Hotel, 200 Williams St
Get into the spirit of summer with JF Haden's Key Lime Pie Liqueur and refreshing tropical cocktails at our Battle of the Bartenders event. This battle takes 6 amazing bartenders out of their "home" bars and puts them poolside where they will compete head-to-head. This competition highlights the best of bartending. You don't want to miss this!
LIVE MUSIC! Featuring the reggae band, Maasai
Battle begins at 2PM | Pool Party & Music 2-5PM
FREE

Wheeling & 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?!?
4 - 6PM
FREE - *must register below*

Key Lime Unity Table Dinner @ William’s Hall
William’s Hall presents a delectable 3 course Key Lime Dinner - 729 Fleming St
1st course: Traditional Conch Salad with Key West Ol’ Sour and Datil Chili
2nd course: Black Grouper with caramelized hearts of palm, heirloom tomatoes, and local mango relish
3rd course: Key Lime Ol’Sour pie with local mango sauce
6PM
$95/Person + Tax
Book Your Dinner Reservation Now!

Monday, July 7th

How to Grow Your Own Key Lime Tree!
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.
4 – 5PM
$75.00

Frozen Pie Pick-Up & Ship
Take Key West home with you.
Kermit’s Key Lime Pie Shoppe – 200 Elizabeth St. & 335F Duval St (305) 296-0806
Key West Key Lime Pie Co. – 511 Greene St. (305) 517-6720
Be sure to call ahead and reserve your Pie!   
Shipping dates based upon availability.