With Memorial Day upon us, summer is now knocking on our door. And one of the best things about summer in Key West is the opening of lobster season which is celebrated through Lobsterfest, the biggest event of the summer! August 8 through the 11th, lobster lovers will come to Key West by the thousands to join the celebration and enjoy some sweet Florida lobster. Restaurants like Bagatelle and Shor that are sponsoring the event will have booths set up during the street fair or specials in the restaurant to showcase this tasty crustacean.
Schedule of Events
Thursday August 8th 8pm
Key West Lobster Boil at the Sunset Tiki Bar & Grille – 617 Front St.
Each guest will receive over a pound of the boil including lobster, shrimp, andouille sausage, sweet corn on the cob and new potatoes. The sides will be Cuban bread and fresh tossed salad with choice of dressings. A variety of drink specials will be offered as well as live entertainment. The cost is just $22 per person. For reservations email phil@sunsettikibar.com.
Friday August 9th, 8pm-?
Kick-Off Party Rick’s/Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex 202 Duval St.
Jam with the “Durt Bags” on the main stage in Durty Harry’s or dance to the hottest music on the deck in Rick’s Upstairs.
**8th Annual** Lobsterfest Duval CrawlTM
Immediately following sunset, join hundreds of party people for a stroll down Duval Street. Everyone receives an Official Lobsterfest T-Shirt and souvenir lanyard, plus 2 for 1 Coronas and 3 Olives cocktails! Proceeds benefit Key West High School Scholarship Fund. Purchase tickets from the Ship to Shore store at the Rick’s/Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex, 202 Duval St. 11am til 2am Daily. Arrive early to avoid the crowd! T-shirts are available August 6th.
Saturday August 10th, Noon-11pm
**18th Annual** Street Fair 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 blocks of Duval St.
Art, crafts, merchandise and of course, lots of lobster!
Saturday, August 10th, 1pm – 10:30pm
Free Concert intersection of Duval St. and Greene St.
Scheduled acts to be announced.
Sunday, August 11th, 11am – 4pm
Lobster Brunch
A sumptuous brunch will be served at the Double Tree – Grand Key Resort 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd. Reservations are suggested! Call (305) 293-1818.
For more information about things to do and see in our island city, go to our Key West Web Site. You can also visit our Key West Events Calendar to see more details on other upcoming special events.
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