Island Fest returns to Islamorada on April 5 & 6, 2025, featuring a juried art show, live music, great food, classic cars and much more. The annual Islamorada Chamber of Commerce fundraiser, now in its 33rd year, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Founders Park, mile marker 87 bayside.
The Plantation Yacht Harbor Arts and Crafts Show will feature approximately 100 artists whose works include everything from paintings and sculptures to jewelry, fine crafts, and even driftwood carvings.
Great food is always a mainstay during both days of Island Fest. Get ready for an explosion of flavors, with a diverse lineup of food trucks serving up everything from fresh seafood and mouthwatering BBQ to brick oven pizza, smoky grilled chicken wings, Mediterranean dishes, and authentic Mexican flavors. Plus, don’t miss the highly anticipated Smoked Fish Dip Contest, featuring tasting, judging, and a people’s choice vote. Enjoy the delicious tastes of local favorites and international cuisine all weekend long—there’s something to satisfy every craving. Whether you’re in the mood for savory, sweet, or a taste of the tropics, we’ve got you covered!
Back at Island Fest this year for car enthusiasts is the All-American Road Vintage Cruisers Car Show, featuring antique cars, trucks, motorcycles and rat rods. The show is located just steps from US 1 – Florida’s first and one of only 37 “All-American Roads” in our nation. Awards will be presented for Coolest Cruiser, Raddest Rod, KeyZ Rider, Longest Haul, Big Kahuna, Funkiest Foreign, Best of Show, and People’s Choice. New entrants are always encouraged.
An array of popular musical acts appealing to music lovers of all genres will perform throughout the festival. Acts will range from country and rock to blues, jazz, latin and reggae. No matter what your musical taste, there is something for everybody on the main stage located on the beach at Island Fest.
Island Fest offers fun for the whole family! Children and child-like adults can help paint a life-sized dolphin statue, build sand castles, and compete in hula hoop contests with kites flying high in the sky. In addition, teams will venture to the beach on Saturday, where they will compete to construct the best sand sculpture inspired by this year’s theme – Octopus and Jellyfish Jubilee.