Islamorada Island Festival
Founders Park, Islamorada
April 10-11, 2010 — 10am to 5pm

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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.