Key West has never needed much of an excuse to throw a party. Give the island a plate of Key lime pie, a famous author, a freshly caught lobster or its own wonderfully strange history, and someone will turn it into a festival.
That makes choosing when to visit almost as much fun as deciding what to do after you arrive. The 2027 calendar brings waterfront concerts, literary gatherings, road races, food festivals, costumed celebrations, powerboat racing and plenty of only-in-Key-West traditions.
Use this month-by-month guide to find the Key West event that fits your kind of getaway. Some celebrations are worth building an entire vacation around, while others are a happy surprise waiting to join an already-great island trip.
