Events in Islamorada and the Upper Keys
Every month of the year offers something new to do in Islamorada. From nationally televised boating and fishing events to cozy book readings and local theatre, our village of islands plays host to every type of entertainment. Many of these events encompass the best of our community's attractions by combining waterfront venues with great food, island music, a touch of local heritage and friendly faces united for a good cause.
Auctions, raffles and benefit sporting tournaments are another staple of social life on the islands, and visitors to the Keys are always welcome to join the fun.
The below list of events highlights the current month's activities and is updated often. To discover what will be happening in Islamorada when you're visiting, simply choose the appropriate month and click the "Display Now" button. Contact telephone numbers are provided for every event, so please call or just stop on by. You can also ask our Chamber of Commerce any questions you have about local events. We look forward to seeing you!
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| May 01 to May 31 |
| Paul Marcellini Photography Exhibit Ocean Sotheby's International Realty is sponsoring this fabulous art exhibit at their gallery located at 81888 Overseas Highway in Islamorada for the entire month of May. The art exhibit will run between the hours of 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. It is a free exhibit and an excellent chance for you to preview a new exhibit of art work by award-winning landscape photographer, Paul Marcellini. The exhibit features many of Paul's photographs from the Florida Keys and Everglades. Contact: 305.712.8888 Email: Lmaki@oceansir.com |
| May 04 |
| Kentucky Derby Party At the Green Turtle Inn @ 3pm. They will have competitions for best dressed and best hat. Food and drink specials. Contact: Ocean Nason 305.923.3229 Direct Email: oceann@greenturtleinn.com |
| May 11 |
| Battle in the Bay Battle in the Bay - Dragon Boat Festival in Marathon off the shores of Sombrero Beach. Email: lunarchik@earthlink.net |
| May 14 |
| Relax and Renew - Free Relaxation Class Every Tuesday from 7-8 PM at Islamorada Fitness, mm 85.6 (bayside). Sponsored by Keys to Peace. Please park vehicles under the building. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a towel or yoga mat, pillow, etc. Contact: 305-432-6900 |
| May 15 |
| Upper Keys BPW Installations 2013-2014 5:30 PM at the Key Largo Conch House, located at 100211 Overseas Highway in Key Largo. |
| May 16 |
| Late Night Jam at the Green Turtle Free admission - Hours are 10pm-1am Dave Feder and local musicians "Jam" at the Turtle. Organized as an open mic night so all musicians are welcome to sing and/or play their music. Contact: 305.664.2006 Email: oceann@greenturtleinn.com |
| May 16 to May 19 |
| Key Largo's Music Fest Music for all ages and tastes! Multiple Venues and stages - Snapppers, Sundowners, Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill, Cactus Jack's and Senor Frijoles. Contact: 305-394-3736 |
| May 16 |
| Third Thursday Walkabout Don't miss this month's Morada Way Art Walk. These fun events are held every month in Islamorada on the Third Thursday. Located at mile marker 81.5 on the Old Highway. This event is Fun! The hours of the event are 6 - 9 p.m. It is a free event with no admission charge. Stroll along the Old Highway and Morada Way with family and friends to enjoy the sights, sounds and culinary arts in Islamorada. Contact: daniela@moradawayarts.org or call 305-664-9100 |
| May 17 |
| Free Lecture - Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center WaterSCAPES: Exploring Coastal Wetlands from Space - Dr. Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm. Meet and Greet at 6:00 pm, followed by event at 7:00 pm. Dr. Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm will discuss how wetland ecosystems are changing over time and space, and the integrated research and education activities being conducted in the wetland ecosystems of the Everglades and the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in Mexico. Contact: Linda Kaplan, 305-396-7000 Email: Linda@fklcc.org |
| May 17 to May 19 |
| Wharram Rendezvous (Hui Wharram) Sailing boats of all types are invited (even half-boats) This event will be held at the World Famous Lorelei Restaurant/Bar/Marina. They are expecting Wharrams of various sizes and descriptions. They normally have between 7-10 Wharrams and a few other boats. This rendezvous will be a time to talk about wharrams. They will tell stories, some may be true. There will be prizes at the Dutch Treat Dinner. If you would like to be on email list, just email the email address below and request to be added or to add your friends who sail. There is no formal registration for this event! This is a FREE event! However, IF you are coming .. please email the email address below and let Dan know! Contact: Dan 305-664-0190 (leave a message if he doesn't answer) Email: floridawharramrendezvous@hotmail.com |
| May 18 |
| United Way Golf Tournament Contact: (305) 367-3646 Email: Director@OceanReefChamber.org |
| May 18 |
| Clean Up Day The Monroe County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce will hold a Clean Up beginning at 9am. Everyone will meet at the south end of Papa Joe;s (mm 80 bayside) at the north end of the fill. As a reward for everyone's hard work, the Hampton Inn & Outback Steakhouse would like to offer half price burgers and beer at eth Tiki Bar on the outside deck from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Contact: 305-664-6480 or 305-664-4503 Email: info@islamoradachamber.com |
| May 20 |
| Matecumbe Historical Trust May Lecture The Matecumbe Historical Trust May lecture and social will be held at 6:30 pm at Island Community Church, mm 83. Guest Speaker Dr. Robert L. Golds topic will be Ponce de Leon: Adelantado de La Florida This is the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de León's arrival on Florida's east coast. Ponce de León's convoy of explorers was the first group of Europeans to document such a landing and give a name to Florida - La Florida. Dr. Gold is a Professor of Latin American History and the author of two books and more than two hundred articles, columns and reviews on Florida history. His specialty is Spanish Florida in the colonial period. Juan Ponce de Leon, the Spaniard who officially discovered Florida, has remained a controversial figure throughout history. There are at least three well-known controversies in which the adelantado (explorer) has been involved. One concerns his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth. The second concerns the claim that he was, in fact, the first Spaniard to discover Florida. Finally, the third controversy focuses on the site where he first landed in Florida. For centuries, St. Augustine has been assumed to be that place. But with the advent of contemporary archaeology is the Oldest City still considered the place of his first landing? All three of these controversies will be addressed by Dr. Gold along with other fascinating aspects of Ponce de Leons life. The lecture is free and open to the public. Contact: Barbara Edgar at 305-393-0940. |
| May 21 |
| Garden Club Monthly Membership Meeting-Farewell Pot Luck Luncheon Noon Monthly Membership Meeting-Farewell Pot Luck Luncheon - at the Francis Tracy Garden Center. Contact: Paula Mitchell 305-453-4799 Email: mitc.paula@gmail.com |
| May 21 |
| Islamorada Chamber of Commerce Monthly "After Hours" This month's Chamber After Hours will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 at Theater of the Sea. Contact: Kim or Judy 305-664-4503 Email: info@islamoradachamber.com |
| May 21 |
| Free Relaxation Class Every Tuesday from 7-8 PM at Islamorada Fitness, mm 85.6 (bayside). Sponsored by Keys to Peace. Please park vehicles under the building. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a towel or yoga mat, pillow, etc. Contact: 305-432-6900 |
| May 21 |
| Girls Night Out at the Green Turtle Girls Night Out is sponsored by Sun 103.1 FM It runs from 6pm until 7pm and there is no admission charge. There will be a live radio show. and drink specials for everyone. The ladies specials last until closing. Always great prize giveaways. Contact: 305.664.2006 Email: oceann@greenturtleinn.com |
| May 22 |
| Islamorada Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon The May Luncheon will be held at 11:45. Advanced RSVP is required. Members pay $18 per person. Non-members $22 per person. Location TBA. Contact: Kim or Judy 305-664-4503 Email: info@islamoradachamber.com |
| May 23 |
| Late Night Jam at the Green Turtle Free admission - Hours are 10pm-1am Dave Feder and local musicians "Jam" at the Turtle. Organized as an open mic night so all musicians are welcome to sing and/or play their music. Contact: 305.664.2006 Email: oceann@greenturtleinn.com |
| May 25 |
| Full Moon Party at Morada Bay Beach Cafe' At Mile Marker 81.6 Bayside in Islamorada. |
| May 25 |
| Redbone "Fruits of Our Labors" Cookout From 6-8 pm at the Lorelei Beach, mile marker 82. There will be a BBQ Cookout for the first 100 people. (cost $15 per person) Or if you purchase a super-raffle ticket, the BBQ is free. There will also be a silent auction and live entertainment by Big Richard and The Family Fun Band. Contact: 305-664-2002 |
| May 28 |
| Free Relaxation Class Every Tuesday from 7-8 PM at Islamorada Fitness, mm 85.6 (bayside). Sponsored by Keys to Peace. Please park vehicles under the building. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a towel or yoga mat, pillow, etc. Contact: 305-432-6900 |
| May 28 |
| Girls Night Out at the Green Turtle Girls Night Out is sponsored by Sun 103.1 FM It runs from 6pm until 7pm and there is no admission charge. There will be a live radio show and drink specials for everyone. The ladies specials last until closing. Always great prize giveaways. Contact: 305.664.2006 Email: oceann@greenturtleinn.com |
| May 30 |
| Historic Preservation Open House & Panel Discussion The Islamorada Historic Preservation Commission in conjunction with National Preservation Month 2013 ~ presents ~ A Historic Preservation Open House & Panel Discussion at 5:30 PM at the Helen Wadley Branch ~ Monroe County Public Library located at 81830 Overseas Highway in Islamorada. All are welcome to join the discussion about the importance of historic preservation in Islamorada, why historic designation of local landmarks is critical, what the benefits are to property owners and the community-at-large, and dispel some of the most common misconceptions about preservation. Scheduled Panelists include: Mayor Ken Philipson, Islamorada, Village of Islands, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Richard Russell, Chair, Islamorada Historic Preservation Commission, Enid Torregrosa-Silva, Key West Historic Preservation Planner, Barbara Mattick, Supervisor & Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer. At 5:30 PM there will be an open house reception with photo exhibits and information, then at 6:00 PM there will be discussion presentations, at 6:30 PM a Question & Answer session and at 7:00 PM Wrap-up and open discussion. Contact: Kevin Bond @ 305-664-6421 Email: kevin.bond@islamorada.fl.us |
| May 30 |
| Late Night Jam at the Green Turtle Free admission - Hours are 10pm-1am Dave Feder and local musicians "Jam" at the Turtle. Organized as an open mic night so all musicians are welcome to sing and/or play their music. Contact: 305.664.2006 Email: oceann@greenturtleinn.com |
