Islamorada 33rd Annual Island Fest
Saturday & Sunday, April 5 & 6, 2025
Founders Park, Islamorada
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 32nd 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.
Click Here for Arts and Crafts Show additional information
Click HERE for an Artist Brochure & Application
Great food is always a mainstay during both days of Island Fest. The culmination of local culinary greatness will come Sunday at noon when the Taste of Islamorada competition brings out top local restaurants to show off their most mouthwatering dishes. Attendees will get to cast their ballot for the coveted People’s Choice Award. The awards ceremony will take place on the stage at 4 p.m. on Sunday.
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.
Click here for more entertainment information
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 – Ocean Wonders.
If you would like to form a Sand Sculpture team and join the fun,
Download the Sand Sculpture Application & Rules here!
Also on the show’s first day is the wacky and wonderful “What Floats Your Boat?” homemade boat race. Participants will create a “boat” to enter in the race, which will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday. There is no entry fee and the Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking entries. Winners will be declared for the Yachtiest Award, Thriftiest Award, Anchor Award, Krazy Krewe Award, Eco-Friendly Award and Sink and Swim Award. The big winner will be presented with the Lucky Ducky Admiral Award.
If you would like to form a team and join the fun,
Download the “What Floats Your Boat?” Flyer and Rules here!
Back again this year by popular demand is the kids’ division of the race – “What Floaties Your Boat?” for participants 10 and under. Kids can enter with their favorite swimming pool float. Prizes include but are not limited to Duckiest Award, the Super Star and the Scallywag.
Download the “What Floaties Your Boat?” Flyer and Rules here!
By popular demand, bringing it back! Our Smoked Fish Dip Contest!!
Saturday April 5 at 11:00am
Enter in our Smoked Fish Dip Contest here!
Admission to Island Fest is free and on-site parking is available for a $5 donation. The Islamorada Chamber of Commerce encourages the public to “Keep the Scene Green” and bring your own reusable drink container to reduce plastic use during the event. Events will take place rain or shine. Plan to bring your own lawn chairs, and blankets for a comfortable, fun-filled day. For more information, call the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce at 305.664.4503.
Sponsors:
We’d like to Thank our sponsors. We are so thankful for your ongoing support and sponsorship of our organization’s events. Your generous sponsorship has made a tremendous impact on our cause and we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your dedication to us and the community.
