Welcome to Paradise. Whether your idea of the perfect tropical vacation is relaxing on a sun-drenched beach or sightseeing and soaking up the local flavor, Key West has exactly what you are looking for. Located at the end of U.S. 1 (120 miles from the mainland of the continental US) and only 90 miles from Cuba, Key West is the only Caribbean Island that can be reached by driving.
March 8: Historic Seaport Music Festival
March 11-14: Del Brown Invitational Permit Tournament
March 22: 41st Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest
April 1-30: Conch Republic Independence Celebration
April 9-12: World Sailfish Championship
April 26-27: Key West Fishing Tournament
April 30-May 3: Shell Key West Classic
May 24: Dolphin Masters Invitational
June 13-22: Cuban American Heritage Festival
June 13-15: Cuban American Heritage Fishing Tournament
June 20-22: Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby
July 9-12: Permit All Tackle Tournament
July 13-20: Sloppy Joe's 23rd Annual Papa Lookalike Contest
July 15-20: Hemingway Days Festival
July 16-19: Drambuie Key West Marlin Tournament
July 28-29: Sportsmen Lobster Days
August 6: Lobster Season Opens
Sept. 7-13: WomenFest
Sept. 5-7: Mercury S.L.A.M. Celebrity Tournament
Oct. 22 - Nov. 1: 26th Annual Fantasy Fest
Nov. 15-21: American Powerboat Association World Championship
