Key West Lobsterfest
The wait is officially over! Get your butter warmers ready because we are thrilled to announce the dates for the biggest and tastiest summer celebration on the island: Key West Lobsterfest 2026 Presented By Sun Cruiser Ice Tea is happening from Wednesday, August 5th through Sunday, August 9th!
Join us for five unforgettable days as we celebrate the opening of the Florida Spiny Lobster season with an island-wide party. From the savory kickoff Lobster Boil to the massive Duval Street Fair with live music and endless crustaceans prepared every way imaginable, this is the ultimate crustacean celebration.
The best part? Every bite and every bit of fun helps give back! The Key West Lobsterfest is proud to raise funds that support the Key West High School Scholarship Fund, ensuring the future of our local Conch community.
Book your accommodations now, pack your appetite, and prepare for the freshest seafood and the best summer vibes Key West has to offer!
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Wednesday August 5th - Key West lobsterfest Kick-Off Party
Home of the inaugural Lobsterfest
This is where it all began with a contest for the best lobster dish on the island. Join us on August 5th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for the start of the 28th Annual Key West Lobsterfest. We need to empty the freezers to make room for freshly caught lobster.
Enjoy amazing lobster pizza and drink specials featuring our Official Sponsors Sun Cruiser Iced Tea and Cuervo 1800 Tequila
Tickets on sale Aug 1st
Located in Historic Old Town
Rick's & Durty Harrys' Entertainment Complex
202 Duval Street
Key West, FL 33040
Thursday August 6th - Lobster Boil
Lobster Boil at The Porter Mansion
Join us on August 6th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for our annual seafood lobster boil. Enjoy a beautiful Key West setting full bar, music and delicious food.
FRESH LOBSTERS
JUMBO KEY WEST SHRIMP
RED SKIN POTATOES
FRESH CORN ON THE COBB
FRESH BAKED JALAPENO CORN BREAD & MELTED BUTTER
Each ticket is good for one guest's admission and meal.
Tickets on sale Aug 1st
Located in Historic Old Town
The Porter Mansion Courtyard
429 Caroline Street
Key West, FL 33040
Friday August 7th - Pool Party at the Marker Resort
3pm til 6pm Friday August 7, 2026
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
200 William Street
Free Admission
Relax and soak up the fun.
Friday August 7th Duval Pub Crawl 8pm til Midnight
Lobsterfest Duval Crawl - Pub Crawl 8pm til 12am
Join us for the 28th Annual Lobsterfest Pub Crawl on Fri, Aug 7th! The fun starts immediately after sunset and goes until midnight.
What’s included:
- Official Lobsterfest T-shirt
- Souvenir lanyard
- Amazing drink specials on Sun Cruiser Iced Tea and Cuervo 1800 Tequila at participating bars
Ticket info:
- $25 in advance, $30 at the door
- A portion of the proceeds benefit the Key West High School Scholarship Fund
- Online sales end August 7th at noon
- T-shirt sizes Small to XXL available
Check-in Location:Please pick up your T-shirt, lanyard, and crawl instructions at the Marker Resort Pool Bar (200 William Street). Available August 7th from 3pm to 7:30pm.
Let's crawl! Purchase Tickets
All items must be picked up in person. We are unable to ship under any circumstances.
Saturday August 8th - Street Fair & Concert
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Street Fair- Saturday August 8th, Noon-11pm 100-500 blocks of Duval Street - FREE ADMISSION
Art, crafts and merchandise
Fresh Lobster
Arts & Crafts
Local bars and restaurants will be serving up fresh Florida Lobster. Everything from appetizers to full meals. No entrance fee. Food and drinks sold individually.
Cold Drinks
Local bars will be set up on Duval Street featuring iced cold Corona as well as tasty Blue Chair Bay Rum cocktails & More
Just George
Just George
Saturday August 9th, Just George kicks it off at 1pm from the intersection of Duval St. and Greene St.
Fried Newt
Just George
Jordan Oaks
Fried Newt will be Jammin in the Keys. He takes the main stage at 3pm.
Jordan Oaks
Just George
Jordan Oaks
Jordan's infectious energy and island inspired tunes are the perfect way to soak up the summer vibes. On stage at 5:30pm
The Durtbags Headline the show
Key West's #1 Rockers take the stage at 8pm and close out the show! Can't get enough? you can follow the to Durty Harry's where they play lat into the night!
Sunday August 9 - Artisan Market, Pool Party & Lobster Roll
Sunday, August 9, 2026 — — Southernmost Beach Resort
Calling all locals and visitors that want to shop like a local! Join our favorite Artisan Market vendors for Lobsterfest Sunday, August 9, 10 am to 2pm in the parking lot of the Southernmost Resort on Duval and United. Get your produce, fresh bread, orchids and cheese while shopping for art and crafts made right here in the Keys. Fresh squeezed juices, lobster ceviche and fried lobster are just a sampling of what’s on the day’s menu.
Plus enjoy the FREE pool party at the resort from 1pm until 4pm and sign up to participate in the lobster roll eating contest at 2pm.
The Lobsters Have Taken the Pool Party!
Free Admission to Pool Party 1pm until 4pm
Lobster food specials AND lobster drinks specials! Can this be real?
Door prizes, Lobster hunts, all the fun!
Festival Sponsors: Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Cuervo 1800 Tequila.
2pm til 4pm at the Southernmost Beach Resort
Lobster Hunt, followed by a lobster roll eating contest at 2pm… $25 to enter
Comes with 1 lobster roll – the fastest to finish it completely, wins a certificate for a lobster dinner for 2 at the café.
Registration: $25
Get Ready to Crack! Sun Cruiser presents the 28th Annual Key
The wait is officially over! Get your butter warmers ready because we are thrilled to announce the dates for the biggest and tastiest summer celebration on the island: Key West Lobsterfest 2026 is happening from Wednesday, August 5th through Sunday, August 9th!
Join us for five unforgettable days as we celebrate the opening of the Florida Spiny Lobster season with an island-wide party. From the savory kickoff Lobster Boil to the massive Duval Street Fair with live music and endless crustaceans prepared every way imaginable, this is the ultimate crustacean celebration.