Annual Key West Key Lime Festival celebrates world’s most sensational citrus
From Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7, Key West, Florida’s annual Key Lime Festival celebrates the world’s most sensational citrus with a spectacular lineup of festivities taking place across the very island where Key lime pie was conceived.
Events, activities, and competitions are to include a kick-off cookbook signing and champagne reception with Festival co-founder and “Key West Key Lime Pie Cookbook” author David Sloan; delicious Key lime-centric dinner and brunch events; a wild and world famous Key lime pie eating contest; a gravity-defying Key lime pie drop competition – from the top of the Key West Lighthouse; a Key lime pie hop, mini Key lime pie making classes; a 4th of July 5K; and for those with a taste for limey libations, Key lime rum tastings and a bar Sip & Stroll. There’s much more, including numerous family-friendly activities. The Key Lime Festival 2024 is presented in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council and We’ve Got the Keys. For a full calendar of events, visit http://www.keylimefestival.com.