Key West Lobsterfest 2027: Dates (Aug 11 to 15) and Fares

Name: Key West Lobsterfest 2027
Start: 2027-08-11
End: 2027-08-15
Location: Key West, Florida

When is Key West Lobsterfest 2027?

Key West Lobsterfest 2027 runs August 11 to 15, 2027.

2027August 11 to 15, 2027Confirmed

How the dates are set: The organizers announce the days each August to match the opening of Florida's spiny lobster season; it was put on hiatus for 2025.

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Key West Lobsterfest schedule

Kickoff, 2026: A Lobster Boil ran from 6 to 9 p.m. in the courtyard of the historic Porter Mansion, 429 Caroline St. It is limited capacity.
Friday, August 7, 2026: The Lobsterfest Pub Crawl ran from 8 p.m. to midnight with 2 for 1 drink specials at participating bars. Check-in was at the Marker Resort Pool Bar, 200 William St., from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 8, 2026: The street fair and concert ran from noon to 11 p.m. on the 100 to 500 blocks of Duval Street, with local bars and restaurants serving lobster. The Durtbags headlined at 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 9, 2026: Southernmost Beach Resort held a free pool party from 1 to 4 p.m. with a lobster roll eating contest at 2 p.m.

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Tickets and cost

The Duval Street fair and concert is free. In 2026 the pub crawl cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door, and the lobster roll eating contest cost $30 to enter. The boil and brunch required tickets.

Source: keysnews.com

Key West Lobsterfest: questions people ask

When is Key West Lobsterfest?

The 28th Lobsterfest ran from Wednesday, August 5, through Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Is the Key West Lobsterfest street fair free?

Yes. The Saturday street fair and concert on Duval Street had no entrance fee in 2026.

How much is the Lobsterfest pub crawl?

In 2026 tickets were $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

Where is Key West Lobsterfest held?

The street fair is on the 100 to 500 blocks of Duval Street, with other events at Old Town venues such as the Porter Mansion and Southernmost Beach Resort.

Was there a Lobsterfest in 2025?

No. The committee announced a hiatus for 2025.

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About Key West Lobsterfest

A five-day lobster party for the start of spiny lobster season, with a boil, pub crawl and a Duval Street fair.

Lobsterfest marks the opening of Florida's spiny lobster season with a lobster boil, pool parties, a Duval Street pub crawl and a lobster brunch. The main event is a free street fair and concert on the 100 to 500 blocks of Duval Street, where bars and restaurants serve lobster in everything from appetizers to full meals. It grew from a neighborhood contest over the best lobster Chilau. The committee skipped 2025, so check that the next edition is on.

Know before you go

The Duval Street fair and concert has no entrance fee, but the boil, pub crawl and brunch need tickets.
The festival was put on hiatus for 2025, so confirm the year's dates with the organizers before booking.
Key West International (EYW) is on the island and a short ride from Duval Street; Miami (MIA) is the main alternative, followed by a long drive down the Keys.

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