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December 19, 2024
New Year’s Eve in Key West is anything but ordinary. As tropical breezes fill the air, the countdown to midnight unfolds with quirky island traditions and an energy you won’t find anywhere else.
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November 14, 2024
Thinking about celebrating the holidays in Key West? Here, the season bursts with island flair and festive fun at every turn. Picture merry markets on the beach, parades by land and sea, a winter wonderland featuring an ice-skating rink, and a Nutcracker ballet with a Key West twist.
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October 16, 2024
Ever thought about trading your flip-flops for running shoes in paradise? This is your chance to lace up and experience the island like never before with the best runs for 2024-2025.
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October 10, 2024
From Fantasy Fest to the Key West Songwriters Festival, Conch Republic Days to Mile 0 Fest, and let’s not forget Key Lime, Hemingway, Rum, Lobster, and Brewfest—there’s always a party happening here in paradise.
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October 10, 2024
Get ready for one of Key West’s most famous festivals, as the island comes alive in neon! The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is proud to sponsor Fantasy Fest 2024, one of Key West’s most iconic and eccentric festivals, running from October 18-27.
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June 26, 2024
Key West is gearing up for an unforgettable summer filled with vibrant festivals and exciting events!
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April 10, 2024
Songwriters are heading to paradise, from May 1st to May 5th for the 28th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival. This year's festival delivers an unforgettable lineup over five days, featuring over 150 talented artists and songwriters across various venues from...
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November 21, 2023
As the winter holidays approach, Key West embraces the festive season in its own unique way.
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October 13, 2023
The excitement is brewing as fall has arrived, and now it's time to get ready for two of our favorite fall festivals and events.
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February 06, 2023
Key West is a foodie's paradise, with a variety of delicious seafood, unique tropical flavors, and a rich history of making rum. The Hemingway Rum Co. Distillery Tours and Key West Food Tours are a must-do if you're looking for...
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February 06, 2023
Ernest Hemingway was known for many things, including his love for cats and writing. At his home in Key West, he kept a colony of cats, many of which were polydactyl, meaning they had extra toes. These cats, known as...
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January 05, 2023
It’s time to gather your friends and plan your music fest trip to Key West. Willie Nelson’s coming back, and so is Old Dominion. Rock n roll, country, and the best of Americana and Red Dirt Music are on the...
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November 01, 2022
It’s another one of our favorite times of the year; it’s stone crab season in Key West. October 15th marks the opening of the annual stone crab season and fishing companies can only catch Florida Keys stone crab between October...
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November 01, 2022
Race World Offshore is bringing teams and fans to Key West for an amazing Offshore World Championship, November 6 - 13th, with the world’s best offshore race teams in attendance. The excitement is building, and we can’t wait for racing...
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October 13, 2022
Cult Classics & Cartoon Chaos | October 21-30 | Key West We can’t wait to welcome fun-loving revelers from around the world back to paradise for ten days of creative costumes, parties, and libations for Fantasy Fest 2022: Cult Classics...
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August 25, 2022
Brewfest, Fantasy Fest, Offshore World Championship Are you searching for the best fall festivals and events in Key West from September through November? We’ve got three celebrations you’ll want to add to your travel bucket list. It all starts Labor...
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August 03, 2022
Hank's Hair of the Dog Saloon, Hog’s Breath Saloon, Schooner Wharf Bar, Smokin’ Tuna Saloon. What bars in Key West have that chill vibe where you can take your pup and listen to live music outdoors? Our Key West Harbor...
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June 01, 2022
A Last Little Piece of Old Key West Schooner Wharf Bar Steps from our resort, located at the foot of William Street on the historic harbor walk, is where you'll find one of the coolest and most eclectic open-air watering...
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June 01, 2022
Key West’s unique summer festivals are ready to welcome you to paradise. Let’s kick it off with Key West Pride and the I Love Stock Island Fest, followed by our love for Key Limes, Mermaids, Hemingway, and Lobster. Here’s your...
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April 26, 2022
Q & A with Yunior Rodriguez, General Manager, The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
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April 26, 2022
26th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival May 4 - 8
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March 21, 2022
It’s time to celebrate and share the fun, funky, and fabulous festivals taking place right here in Key West. Take a look at the creative and unique festivities from March to May, including music, art, history, culture, parades, concerts, and...
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February 15, 2022
Key West Celebrates Bicentennial Here’s a look at the bicentennial festivities happening in March 2022 A look back On March 25, 1822, the US Navy Schooner Shark, under the command of Lt. Matthew C. Perry, landed at Key West to...
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November 24, 2021
2021 Guide to Holiday Happenings in Key West Oh, there's no place like Key West for the holidays, and there's no better place to enjoy the festivities and celebrations than right here with us. Holiday happenings across the island include...
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October 19, 2021
Key West has the best places to enjoy live music, from sold-out concerts and shows at indoor and outdoor venues to our iconic open-air bars and even poolside at our resort. We also have the best location for concerts at the island’s newest venue the Coffee Butler Amphitheater. Let’s look at the venue and the artists scheduled to perform in paradise this fall at the Amphitheater.
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October 07, 2021
Fantasy Fest 2021: All A Daze For A Holiday | Oct. 22nd - 31st, Key West, Florida The History Fantasy Fest is an annual 10-day party in paradise started in 1979 by a small group of Key West locals to...
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April 30, 2020
April 4th | Kinetic Sculpture & Art Bike Parade 2020 Here we go again, talking about a fun, festive event in Key West! Get ready to take part in and cheer on this colorful, creative human-powered art sculpture parade! You've...
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April 22, 2020
March 6th & 7th | Schooner Wharf Bar Art & Music Affair Location. Location. Location. It’s all happening steps from our waterfront resort at the Historic Seaport. A colorful waterfront setting, arts and crafts by skilled Florida Keys artisans, and...
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April 10, 2020
May 6th - 10th | 200 + Artists, 50+ Shows + Free Concert on Duval St.
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April 01, 2020
These Key West spring festivals/events include everything we love: art, food, music, parades, and a ten-day birthday celebration. Time to celebrate and share the fun, funky, and fabulous Florida Keys Festivals taking place right here in Key West this spring....
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March 29, 2020
March 7th | The Conch Shell Blowing Contest Celebrating its 58th year, The CONCH SHELL BLOWING CONTEST is an island tradition that celebrates the historic importance of conch in the Keys. This event features contestants in several age categories attempting...
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March 05, 2020
April 17 - 26 Declaring our “Fun” dependence This is a ten-day celebration of Key West's brief secession from the United States. Some of our favorite events include; bed races on the world-famous Duval Street, conch shell blowing contest, a...
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February 06, 2020
Key West has been on the music map for years, and now we’ve got more entertainment news to brag about! In addition to hearing live bands and music across the island, we now have an Amphitheater and Event Lawn experience...
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January 15, 2020
Congratulations! You're getting married and now planning a weekend getaway with your besties to celebrate. We know how important it is to you that you and your friends see as much possible during your stay. Hence, we put together some...
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November 26, 2019
4 Wacky Ways to Ring in the New Year in Key West Every year visitors from around the world head to Key West to share New Year's Eve with us! Thousands of people gather together on Duval Street to the...
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November 01, 2019
Oh, there's no place like Key West for the holidays, and there's no better place to enjoy the festivities than right here in paradise. Holiday happenings across the island include house tours, trolley tours, parades by land and sea, concerts, bike parades, and more!
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October 10, 2019
Spotlight on the top ten Fantasy Fest Events Let the countdown begin! It's time to get in tune to Key West's biggest celebration: Fantasy Fest, October 18 -27, 2019. So many parties, so little time and that's why we want...
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August 20, 2019
Two of our favorite Key West festivals just happen to be celebrating anniversaries this year. Happy 10th to Key West Brewfest and happy 40th to our friends at Fantasy Fest! Both festivals bring a new spirit and vibe to holiday...
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May 02, 2019
If you’re trying to plan a special event, corporate retreat or getaway with friends and family and are tired of the same old same old, let’s investigate some different options and unique activities and adventures in Key West, Florida. Explore,...
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April 12, 2019
Top songwriters are heading to Key West for the 24th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival, May 8th -12th, where more than 150 artists are scheduled to perform at over 30 indoor and outdoor venues across the island.
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March 12, 2019
These five Key West festivals include everything we love: art, food, music, parades, and a ten-day birthday celebration. Time to celebrate and share the fun, funky and fabulous Florida Keys Festivals taking place right here in Key West this spring....
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February 19, 2019
Love is in the air, and just about everywhere you go in Key West! Day or night you may be struck by a moment that melts your heart and stops you fast in your track to capture a photo of...
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November 12, 2018
Tis the season to be jolly and there's no better place to enjoy the festivities than right in our backyard at Key West's Historic Seaport. Holiday happenings across the island include house tours, trolley tours, parades by land and sea,...
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October 26, 2018
Did you know one of the best ghost tours in the US just happens to be right here in Key West? Take in a little-haunted history and get in the spirit of it and enjoy a ghostly gathering with friends...
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October 04, 2018
Oh, The Games We Play in Key West, Florida Get your game on as Key West gets ready to celebrate Fantasy Fest 2018: October 19 - 28, 2018. So many parties, so little time and that's why want to focus...
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September 21, 2018
Times have changed, and it's not just a honeymoon that's part of the celebration anymore. We now have EarlyMoons MiniMoons, BabyMoons, BuddyMoons, ManyMoons and FamilyMoons…oh so many moons! Let's figure out what all these moons mean when it comes to...
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August 07, 2018
In Key West, we always find a reason to celebrate and since summer really doesn’t end in paradise here are two can’t miss festivals that involve our love of love lobster and Beer! Mid-August Lobsterfest, August 9th - 12th The...
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July 04, 2018
HUNDREDS OF HEMINGWAY LOOK-A-LIKES HEAD TO KEY WEST If you are heading to Key West July 17th-22nd then you will be joining the hundreds of Ernest Hemingway Look-A-Likes for the six-day Hemingway Days Festival. The Marker Resort plans on celebrating...
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April 11, 2018
There will also be a Keys Strong Hurricane Relief Show Featuring Florida Georgia Line and Friends Top songwriters are heading to Key West for the 23rd Annual Key West Songwriters Festival May 9th -13th where more than 150 Singer/Songwriters are...
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December 18, 2017
There’s no shortage of live music and entertainment in Key West and today we are going to spotlight some of the top live music venues on the island. Four of our favorites just happen to also be the best bars,...
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November 15, 2017
Photo credit: ROB O'NEAL/The Citizen There’s no place like Key West for the holidays and there is no shortage of fun holiday events and happenings taking place right in our backyard. Holiday parades by land and sea, with house tours,...
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October 09, 2017
Time Travel Unravels in Key West, Florida Key West’s biggest and best festival is around the corner with a new lineup of events, parties, marches and parades. Welcome to Fantasy Fest Key West: Time Travel Unravels, October 20 - 29,...
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August 02, 2017
Key West to Cuba Festival, an LGBT Art-Centered festival, allow travelers from around the world the opportunity to embrace the unique cultures of Cuba and Key West. The festival begins with three days in Key West from September 7-10 followed...
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May 02, 2017
Top songwriters are heading to Key West for the 22nd Annual Key West Songwriters Festival May 10th -14th where more than 200 Singer/Songwriters are scheduled to perform at over 50 indoor and outdoor venues across the island. Sony Music Nashville...
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October 21, 2016
Fantasy Fest is upon us! The ten days of fun themed events draws a crowd every year to get a taste of the city's energy and eccentric offerings. Fantasy Fest at its inception was created to help boost tourism during...
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October 17, 2016
Known as one of the most haunted destinations in the U.S., Key West is the perfect place to spend your Halloween. Historically, the city has been home to some eerie activity, from the spirits of cigar makers to voodoo magic...
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June 29, 2016
Are you planning to spend your Fourth of July weekend in one of the best cities? We have the definitive list of must-do events in Key West at your fingertips, perfect for couples to families. Take a look at the...
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May 02, 2016
Music is everywhere in Key West—it lingers through the air of a local dive-bar, it croons from the soul of a songwriter performing in Mallory Square. Music is woven into the essence of Key West, adding to its rich background...
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December 08, 2015
The holidays without snow? It may sound a little offbeat to those who have more frequently enjoyed a White Christmas, but in Key West we personally think it’s the best way to spend the holiday. After all it’s a season...
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August 12, 2015
Mark your calendars and get a room at The Marker Waterfront Resort (while they last!) for the 6th annual brew-infused Labor Day festivities in Key West, September 2-7th. Back by popular demand, Key West Brewfest will be the highlight of...
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December 23, 2014
It’s a brand New Year, and hopefully one of your resolutions involves taking some overdue time off — somewhere far, far away from the daily hustle and bustle. That’s a resolution you should plan to keep. At least it doesn’t...
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December 15, 2014
The countdown is on to Key West’s biggest New Year’s bash — and it’s right outside The Marker’s front door. Every year, thousands of people flood Times Square for NYC’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration. It’s a tradition famous enough...
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