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19th ANNUAL ISLAND FEST BIGGER AND BETTER
Island
Fest is back and it’s better than ever! Head out to Founders
Park on Saturday and Sunday, April 10 & 11, for the 19
th Annual Florida Keys Island Fest and enjoy the Islamorada
Chamber’s best event yet! From 10 am to 5 pm daily, artists,
musicians and much, much more will transform the park into
a fun-filled, family destination you won’t want to miss!
The Arts & Crafts show will feature the very best of
both local and national artists featuring everything from paintings
and sculptures to jewelry and fine crafts. No art festival
would be complete without a commemorative festival poster,
so this year Islamorada’s very own Kathy Clements was
selected to create the 6 th Annual Islamorada Poster. Her representation
of flats fishing is sure to be a huge success! Stop by the
Chamber’s Info Booth to meet Kathy and have your poster
signed.
In addition to renowned artists, an array of talented
musicians will also take part in Island Fest, appealing to music lovers
of all genres from blues to reggae. On Saturday, stroll onto
the beach and enjoy live steel drum performances by Toko
Irie, and local favorite Island Vibes. Sunday
promises to be another exciting musical experience. Dave
Feder will kick off the day’s events with his Hillbilly
Flamenco, while Pasta Pantaleo paints to the rhythm. At noon,
the
Van Lears, a sibling duo made up of Trey & Andrew Bentley,
will take the stage. With Trey on lead vocals and Andrew doing
world-class bass line harmonies, they produce a sound that
transcends musical boundaries. Mid afternoon, Outta d’ Blues
with wrap up the day’s musical festivities. Island Fest
promises to have your music cravings satisfied!
“The Florida Keys have always been known as a mecca
for the performing arts, and Island Fest is the best place
to experience that first hand,” says Judy Hull, Executive
Director of the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce. “We’re
really quite lucky to have so many gifted people sharing their
talents with us.”
We’re not done yet! The kids will have a blast at Island
Fest, too! They can enjoy flying kites, painting the dolphin
statue, or building sand castles with popular artist Victor
Leong. New to this year’s event, kids of all ages will
enjoy hula hoop decorating and contests, and skimming across
the water in “Giant Human Hamster Balls.” Your
taste buds aren’t forgotten at this event either! Saturday’s
culinary event features a tantalizing smoked-fish dip contest,
and on Sunday, don’t miss the popular “Taste of
the Islands,” a delicious competition showcasing the
dishes of many local restaurants.
Featuring music, art, food, and fun, the 19 th Annual Florida
Keys Island Fest offers something for everyone! Plan to spend
Saturday and Sunday, April 10 & 11, at Founders Park, MM
87 Bayside. Show times are from 10 am to 5 pm both days and
admission is free. For more information, call the Islamorada
Chamber of Commerce at 305.664.4503.
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