32nd Annual Island Fest
Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24, 2024
Founders Park, Islamorada
New Acts And Crowd Favorites At The 2024 Island Fest
Island Fest is back again with a lineup that will appeal to every music lover in every genre. Artists specializing in country, blues, rock, jazz, latin, reggae and more will also take the stage at the 32nd Annual Island Fest, presented by the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce. The two-day festival, which also features The Taste of Islamorada, a gourmet food competition, a vintage car show and roughly 100 artists from around the country showcasing and selling their goods, will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 23 & 24.
The start of Island Fest’s live music line-up will come shortly after the event’s 10 a.m. kick-off with Toko Irie & The Newton Band who will be performing reggae hits on the stage on the beach. Next on the agenda is I Land Vibes who will be playing joyful beach tunes followed by Sunshine Band.
Saturday March 23 Performance Schedule Includes:
10:30am – 12:30pm | Toko Irie & The Newton Band
12:30pm-2:30pm | I Land Vibes
2:45pm-5:00pm | Sunshine Band
Toko Irie & The Newton Band – Reggae
I Land Vibes – Beach Tunes
“We’re an island band,” head musician Rayner Washington said. “So we perform popular American songs with an island twist. And we promise you’ll leave feeling happy.”
Sunshine Band – Southern Rock
Sunday March 24 Performance Schedule Includes:
10:30am- 12noon | Cortadito
12noon- 2pm | Pit Bull of Blues
2:00pm-4:00pm | Electric Mayhem
Sunday’s entertainment will kick-off with Cortadito who will be performing traditional Cuban music of the early 20th century. The dynamic trio will be followed by the smooth sounds of The Pitbull of Blues Band. Attendees will boogie down while enjoying the “Taste of Islamorada” where folks sample incredible food from the best restaurants in Islamorada (Only on Sunday). Sunday afternoon would not be complete without Electric Mayhem on the beach. We will wrap up the event with the Final Award Ceremony for the Taste of Islamorada.
Cortadito – Cuban Folk/Country Band
Son (pronounced sOwn): a style of music that was created two centuries ago in the eastern province of Cuba known as Oriente.
For more info on this band:
cortaditoson.com
The Pit Bull of Blues – Blues while Pasta paints to the rhythm
Electric Mayhem – Rock n’ Roll
Featuring music, art, food, classic cars and fun, Island Fest offers something for everyone. Admission 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 water container. For more information, contact the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce at 305.664.4503.