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18th ANNUAL ISLAND FEST BIGGER & BETTER
Island Fest is back and it’s better than ever! Head
out to Founders Park on Saturday and Sunday, April 4th and
5th, for the 18th Annual Florida Keys Island Fest and enjoy
the Islamorada Chamber’s best event yet! From 10am to
5pm 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 and 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 our very own John David Hawver was selected to
create the 5th Annual Islamorada Poster. His representation
of Anne’s Beach is sure to be a huge success! Stop by
booth number one to meet John 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 bluegrass to reggae. On Saturday, stroll
onto the beach and enjoy live performances by Mr. Nice
Guy, and local favorite Island Vibes. Recently
featured at this year’s Marley Fest, the very popular Felix
the Catt and Baga Tricks will also deliver what is sure
to be an incredible performance! Sunday promises to be another
exciting musical experience when Dave Feder kicks
off the days events with his Hillbilly Flamenco. The Larkin
Sisters will take the stage at noon with a show-stopping
bluegrass performance. The two sisters have performed at Dollywood
with the legendary Dolly Parton. Dolly herself even wrote some
songs for the famous country duo. 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. 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 18th Annual Florida Keys Island Fest offers
something for everyone! Plan to spend Saturday and Sunday,
April 4th and
5th, at Founders Park, MM
87 Bayside. Show times are from 10 am to 5pm both days and
admission is free. For more information, call the Islamorada
Chamber of Commerce at 305.664.4503.
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