Press Releases

Sizeable king mackerel and adrenaline-fueled competition are the attractions for angling teams during the 2023 Key West Kingfish Mayhem tournament. The challenge takes place Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 12-15, with two divisions.

Two U.S. Army veterans won the team grand championship award in the Cheeca Lodge All-American Backcountry tournament that ended Nov. 12.

Athletes including American and international champions are to test their strength and stamina in Key West Saturday, Jan. 7, during the annual Pole Vault in Paradise competition.

Visitors to Marathon can enjoy a flourish of Latin flair Saturday, Dec. 17, during the first-ever Marathon Latin Festival.

An exploration of today’s Black literature and African-American literary history awaits audiences Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 12-15, during the 40th annual Key West Literary Seminar. Themed “Singing America: A Celebration of Black Literature,” the seminar brings together nearly two dozen dynamic contemporary authors, poets, journalists and scholars in an open-air subtropical setting.

The Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship triple-crown series is to open with the 59th Islamorada Sailfish Tournament set for Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 1-4. The tournament is a primary fundraiser for the Islamorada Charter Boat Association.  

Celtic history, culture, food and music are to be celebrated by attendees at the 10th annual Florida Keys Celtic Festival, a favorite family event in the Middle Keys. The 2023 event is set for Friday through Sunday, Jan. 6-8.

Distance runners and visitors who relish a challenge in the Florida Keys’ mild temperatures can participate in Islamorada’s annual Half Marathon, 10k, Rumrunner Run 5k and Beach N’ Beer Mile scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11.