Key Lime Festival

Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 at 8:00am

Various Venues in Key West, FL

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 & pie. Our celebrations are fun, odd & 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 & Limes!

Join us 2025 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 & 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 of Events:

8AM - 2PM: 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.

Book Reservation

10AM: 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.

Coffee and pie included!

Limited Availability & Only $15 Book Now!

Buy Tickets

10AM - 2PM: 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. 

Free - Donations are appreciated to support the museum 

11AM - 2PM: Key Lime-Tastic Pool Party - The Gates Hotel, 3820 N Roosevelt Blvd

Break out your most key lime-y swim suit and get ready for the ZEST time of your life! The bar will be rocking Keylicious Food and Drink Specials all day. The DJ is bringing the tunes. Grab your bestie for a zesty photo shoot in the booth. There’s no lime-it to the amount of fun you’re going to have at this LIME-TASTIC Pool Party! Free.

3 - 7PM: Key Lime Sip and Stroll - $55.00

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.*
 
Buy Tickets

5 - 9PM: A Citrus Affair at Four Flamingos, a Richard Blais Key West Kitchen
One-Night-Only Waterfront Key Lime Dinner Experience

Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavor and ambiance as renowned Chef Leo Minelli presents a four-course, Key lime-inspired menu at one of the region’s most breathtaking waterfront sunset locations.
From vibrant starters to the iconic Key lime pie, each dish is a bold celebration of tropical zest and culinary creativity. Let the flavors transport you—this is more than a meal, it's an experience.

1st Course : Fresh Local Mahi-Mahi with Key Lime Leche de Tigre, Pickle Daikon and Cilantro
2nd Course : Miss Key West Pink Shrimp on Phyllo Spaghetti Dough with Habanero Labneh and Black Key Lime powder.
3rd Course : Creamy Risotto Loaded with Tender Lobster, Sweet Crab and Seared Scallops, Coconut and Fresh Key Lime Gremolata Add Local Catch of the day +$20 or Beef Tenderloin+ $25
4th Course : Key Lime Bourbon Espresso Martini garnished with our house made Key Lime Pie.

$85/Person + Tax & Gratuity

*Four Flamingos regular Menu will be available during regular business hours. Visit our website for menus.

Reserve your seat today and savor the zest of the summer.

Book A Reservation

7:30 - 9:30PM: Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift - Sunset Pier, 0 Duval St.

Free Show on the Big Stage! VIP Section for 12 & under.


View all events in the Key West area