Islamorada Island Festival
Founder's Park, Islamorada
May 3rd and 4th, 2008 — 10am to 5pm

Music, Art, Food and Fun!

The 17th Annual Florida Keys Island Fest is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th, and the organizers from the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce say "it is shaping up to be the biggest and the best ever". The event will take place from 10am - 5pm both days in Founders Park at mile marker 87 bayside. With venues throughout the park the weekend will be packed with fun and excitement.

The arts and crafts area has been expanded and improved now offering one of the finest juried arts and crafts events in the Keys. The Islamorada Chamber of Commerce will be introducing the 3rd Annual Islamorada poster at the event. The posters will be for sale at the event for $10.

Wander off the road toward the beach and you will hear live musical performances on both Saturday and Sunday from well-known artists. Many local favorites will also be performing. Plan to bring a lawn chair and spend the day.

The "Taste of Islamorada" will take place on Sunday bringing out the finest restaurants in the area cooking and serving their signature dishes in a lively competition for the titles of Best Entrée, Best Dessert, and other coveted awards. This year's line-up promises to be sinfully delectable.

As music, art and food set the stage for the event, fun filled venues will be interspersed throughout the festival. Colorful kites will fill the air beckoning drivers to pull off US1 and spend the day. Artist Victor Leong will be on hand to build an enormous sand castle on the beach and even offer his expertise in sand castle building lessons to the young at heart. Don't forget to bring your favorite four legged friend - the Doggie Fun Zone will be set up in the doggie park promising to make stars out of your canine friend. Photos will be available and you are encouraged to bring your own camera.

Jay Kasprisin chairman for the event had this to say "the Taste of Islamorada started it all, and now the event has grown into a major two day festival that just keeps getting better each year". Mark your calendar and make plans now to visit the 17th Annual Florida Keys Island Fest on Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd and 4th, from 10am to 5pm in Founders Park. "Bring the whole family — bring the neighbors you'll be glad you did".

For more information on attending or participating call the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce at 664-4503.