Join the fun at this music festival in the burgeoning Red Dirt & Americana music scene. Shows will be done at the Waterfront Park Amphitheater, separate events will also take place along Duval street at its theaters and bars.

 An island tradition for over 50 years, this unique contest celebrates the historic importance of conch in the Keys and features contestants in several age categories attempting to make “music” with fluted conch shells. Contest located in the garden of the Oldest House, 322 Duval Street, free and open to all ages. Registration begins at 10 a.m., contest starts at noon. 

One of the middle Keys’ signature family events, delicacies from the waters of the Florida Keys highlight this annual munch-fest. Sponsored by Organized Fishermen of Florida and Marathon Chamber of Commerce. Live music, vendor booths, sweets, treats and beverages make for a delectable weekend. An open-air boat show is to be staged at entrance to the festival. 

 A field of 1,500 runners participate in the annual foot race across the longest of the 42 bridges that help comprise the Florida Keys Overseas Highway. Sponsored by the Marathon Runners Club. (Bridge is to be closed from 6:45 a.m. to 9 a.m.)