Experience pie tastings, cocktail crawls, competitions, and the zaniest events in Key West.
W H A T
America’s Favorite
Citrus Celebration!
W H E R E
Key West, Florida
W H E N
July 1 - July 5, 2026
EXPERIENCE KEY WEST IN THE ZEST WAY!
Welcome to the Key Lime Festival—where citrus, creativity, and a little Key West chaos come together for five unforgettable days. From pie tastings and cocktail strolls to wild competitions and gravity-defying pie drops, this is your invitation to experience the flavor, fun, and quirky charm of Key West. Come for the pie, stay for the stories… and don’t wait—events sell out fast.
FEATURED EVENTS
From signature experiences to fan-favorite competitions, these are the events you won’t want to miss:
📣 Key Lime Kick Off Party & Spirit Pageant
🍰 Pie Hop
🍻 Wheeling & Dealing Hot Wheels Race
🧠 Key Lime Trivia Night
🍸 Sip & Stroll
🥧 Pie Eating Championship
🍋 Pie Drop
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Want to be part of the action at the Key Lime Festival?
We’re currently looking for volunteers to help with one of our most popular events—🍸 Sip & Stroll—taking place Friday, July 3 from 3–7 PM.
Volunteers will be stationed at participating locations to help welcome guests, check in attendees, and keep the Key Lime cheer flowing. It’s a fun, social way to get involved and experience the festival from the inside.
👉 We need 2 volunteers at each stop along the stroll.
Bonus: You’ll have a front-row seat to all the sipping and strolling 🍋
Are you ready for the Zest time of your life?
Take a Little Key West Home With You
MARC Plant Store – 1401 Seminary St | Monday - Saturday 9AM - 4:45PM & Sunday 9AM - 1:45PM
Bring home a little slice of the Florida Keys with a real Key Lime tree from MARC House! Their beautiful locally grown Key Lime plants make the perfect island souvenir — and their knowledgeable staff is happy to help you learn how to grow and care for your tree long after your vacation ends.
- Key Lime trees available while supplies last
- Care instructions available at checkout
Purchases support MARC House and their mission of serving adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Monroe County.
