Key West

Readers and literary fans can honor the life and work of renowned American poet Elizabeth Bishop — and participate in the first public viewing of her Key West home — during the inaugural Elizabeth Bishop Birthday Celebration set for Monday through Saturday, Feb. 3-8.  

Fans of Americana and “Red Dirt” music can enjoy performances by the genres’ leading acts in a subtropical setting Tuesday through Saturday, Jan. 28 through Feb. 1, at Key West’s third annual Mile 0 Fest.

While Super Bowl teams make last-minute preparations for the big game, anglers can tangle with a different kind of big game in the Florida Keys: the toothy barracuda, prey for competitors in the 2020 Cuda Bowl scheduled Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 30 through Feb. 1.

A subtropical setting and a celebration of cuisine and libations await attendees Sunday through Sunday, Jan. 26 through Feb. 2, when the Key West Food & Wine Festival is staged in the continental United States’ southernmost island city.

Florida Keys commercial fishermen and fans of fresh fish and seafood are to gather Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 18-19, to share and celebrate the island chain’s bountiful ocean harvest during the 15th annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival.

"Florida Keys: Protecting Paradise," an hourlong television special that explores Keys sustainability efforts and the people dedicated to protecting the island chain's unique natural environment, is to debut on the Discovery Channel, Sunday, Dec. 29, at 8 a.m. ET/PT and 7 a.m. CT/MT.

International teams of women and girls are to unite in Key West for adrenaline-charged sports matches and associated activities Tuesday through Monday, Jan. 21-27, during the 29th annual Kelly McGillis Classic International Women’s & Girls’ Flag Football Championship.