Key Largo Chamber of Commerce

Photo courtesy of: Monroe County Tourist Development Council

Key Largo Calendar of Events

There's always plenty to do in the fabulous Florida Keys! Not only do visitors enjoy daily adventures in scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, and sightseeing, but they can take part in the numerous special events hosted by local organizations. The following is a list of those events - big and small - along with contact information for further details.

February 2010
DATE	EVENT	SPONSOR	CONTACT/TEL.
1 - 21	Dirk Verdoorn Exhibition	The Gallery at Kona Kai MM 97.8 B/S
3	Pythons and Native Snakes of the Keys	Dagny Johnson Botanical State Park	@ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570
4 - 6	Gridiron Greats Billfish Bowl	Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill	866-203-2720
4 - 6	"Dearly Beloved"	The Key Players	@ Key Largo Lion's Club MM 99.6 O/S 305-453-0997
4	Relay for Life Team Sign-up Party	American Cancer Society	@ Chilly Willy's MM 86 O/S 5:30pm 305-292-2333
5	Mermaids & Mayhem	FK Council of the Arts	@ Rain Barrel MM 86.7 B/S 305-852-5833
5	Bingo @ Key Largo Civic Club	UK Sons and Daughters of Italy	Steve 305-852-9267
5	Wyland Paints	Florida Keys Children's Shelter	Janey Rhyan Miller 305-852-4246
6 - 7	16th Annual Pigeon Key Art Festival	@ Marathon Community Park MM 49, 10am to 5pm	Renee Shain 305-289-9555
6	Wealth Management Symposium	Mull & Associates Financial Services	@ Nelson Government Center 9am-12pm
6	So. FL Sharks VS So FL Kings Football	Proceeds benefit Upper Keys YMCA	@ Coral Shores High School 879-5210
6 - 7	7th Annual Locals Art Show	@ Winn Dixie Plaza MM 55	10am to 5pm
6	Boy Scout Troop 588 Blood Drive	@ First Baptist Church of Key Largo MM 99 O/S	Lee Ouellette 305-453-0131
6	PTA Carnival	KL School PTA	@ KL School, Food, games & activities 10am-2pm
7	Key West Botanical Garden Speaker Series	@ The Toppino Chapel, Stock Island	For more information call 305-296-1504
10	Returning a Sea Urchin to the Reefs	Dagny Johnson Botanical State Park	@ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570
10	KL Chamber Members Meeting-Marketing Key Largo	Pilot House Rest.	Carol/Lynnea 305-451-1414
11	The Care and Feeding of Your Mac	UK Mac User Group/@ KL Library	Sue Beal 305-451-4601
11	KL Chamber Business Spotlight	Coconuts Restaurant MM 100 O/S	Carol/Lynnea 305-451-1414
11 - 13	"Dearly Beloved"	The Key Players	@ Key Largo Lion's Club MM 99.6 O/S 305-453-0997
12	1st Down Country Hoe Down Concert	Fund raiser for CSHS Football Booster Club	@ CSHS Football Field 6:30-9:30pm
12	Bingo @ Key Largo Civic Club	UK Sons and Daughters of Italy	Steve 305-852-9267
13	Hands Across the Sand @ 1pm	GLEE	erika.b@earthlink.net
14	The Endangered World Project Exhibition	Xavier Cortada/Biscayne National Park	Arielle Angel 917-715-2749
17	Sea Urchin Research & Restoration	Monroe County TDC & First State Bank	@ History of Diving Museum MM 83 B/S 305-664-9737
17	Invasion of the Indo-Pacific Lionfish	Dagny Johnson Botanical State Park	@ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570
19	Bingo @ Key Largo Civic Club	UK Sons and Daughters of Italy	Steve 305-852-9267
20 - 21	Gigantic Nautical Flea Market	Upper Keys Rotary Club	305-712-1818
20	3rd Annual Blimp Road Walk/Run & Health Fair	Pirate Wellness Center & St Peter Church	305-304-0091
24	Bottlenose Dolphins in Florida Bay & Biscayne Bay	Dagny Johnson Botanical State Park	@ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570
25	KL Chamber Members in Motion	Centennial Bank MM 100 B/S	Carol/Lynnea 305-451-1414
26	Upper Keys Garden Walk	Upper Keys Garden Club	Dee Dee Barreto 305-332-0535
26	Bingo @ Key Largo Civic Club	UK Sons and Daughters of Italy	Steve 305-852-9267
27	Village Fair - Islamorada	American Red Cross	JB Hunt 305-296-4033
27	"Love is in the Air"	Keys Community Concert Band	@ Founders Park MM 87 305-853-7294
27	Barry Mann Orchestra	EAA Chapter 1241	@ Tony's Hangar-Marathon Airport 305-731-3176
28	Drumming Circle for Peace	Keys to Peace fundraiser for ECOWEEK	@ Coconut Cove Resort MM 84.5 O/S 6pm/sunset

March 2010
DATE	EVENT	SPONSOR	CONTACT/TEL.
3	Birds of the Florida Keys	Dagny Johnson Botanical State Park	@ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570
6	KL School Safety Patrol Annual Auction	Key Largo School	5 to 8pm in the KLS Cafeteria 305-510-4114
6	Woofstock a day of Peace, Paws & Music	Marrvelous Pet Rescues	Michele Beach 305-451-5461
6	Largopalooza Music & Arts Festival	Pontunes Marina Tiki Bar & Grill	@ Pontunes Marina MM 108 B/S 305-303-3976
7	Habitat for Humanity Cocktail Party	Habitat for Humanity	@ Marriott Grand Ballroom MM 103.8 B/S 453-0050
10	Seagrasses Within Florida Bay	Dagny Johnson Botanical State Park	@ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570
15	Diving Hall of Fame Dedication & Reception	History of Diving Museum	Exhibit @ History of Diving Museum MM 83 B/S 305-664-9737
17	St Patrick's Day Parade	Snapper's Waterfront Saloon & Raw Bar	305-852-5956
17	The American Crocodile in Florida	Dagny Johnson Botanical State Park	@ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570
17	Intro to Commercial Diving (Free Program)	History of Diving Museum	7pm @ History of Diving Museum MM 83 B/S 305-664-9737
24	From Rail to Tail: Flagler to Now	Dagny Johnson Botanical State Park	@ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570
25	Dive to the Unknown	History of Diving Museum	@ History of Diving Museum MM 83 B/S 305-664-9737
25	KL Chamber Members in Motion-Live/Silent Auction	Holiday Inn Key Largo	Carol/Lynnea 305-451-1414
27	25th Annual Black & White Ball	Fl Keys Children's Shelter	@ Marriott Bay Beach Resort, MM 103.8 O/S 305-852-4246
27	11th Annual Redbone Island Walk	The Redbone	@ Founders Park MM 87 305-664-2002
28	26th Annual KL Chamber Radio Auction	KL Chamber of Commerce @ Coconuts Rest.	Gladys Cornell 305-451-1414
30	Drumming Circle for Peace	Keys to Peace	@ Coconut Cove Resort MM 84.5 O/S 6pm/sunset
31	No Invasives Left Behind-Exotic Plant Control	Dagny Johnson Botanical State Park	@ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-9570
31	End of Open Lobster Season	Fla. Fish & Wildlife	305-289-2320

April 2010
DATE	EVENT	SPONSOR	CONTACT/TEL.
20 - 21	Florida Keys Days 2010	@ the Capitol in Tallahassee	For more info e-mail floridakeysdays@hotmail.com
21	The Preservation of Florida Bay	History of Diving Museum	@ History of Diving Museum MM 83 B/S 305-664-9737
23 - 30	Key Largo Independence Celebration	Upper Keys Business Group	Sue Finney 305-394-3736
23 - 25	"The Producers"	Fla. Keys Council of the Arts	Debra Ginsberg 305-613-9649
30 - 2	"The Producers"	F K Council of the Arts	Debra Ginsberg 305-613-9649

Photo courtesy of: Monroe County Tourist Development Council

May 2010
DATE	EVENT	SPONSOR	CONTACT/TEL.
1 - 2	Key Largo Independence Celebration	Upper Keys Business Group	Sue Finney 305-394-3736
5 - 9	Key Largo Singers & Songwriters Fest.	Upper Keys Business Group	Howard Kolbenheyer 305-850-5956
21 - 22	1st Bridging the Keys Poker Run	benefit for the American Cancer Society	Kristen Brenner 305-664-1453

June 2010
DATE	EVENT	SPONSOR	CONTACT/TEL.
5 - 10	Key Largo Reef Fest	Upper Keys Artificial Reef Foundation	Carol/Lynnea 800-822-1088
11 - 12	17th Annual Ladies Dolphin Tournament	Rotary Club of Key Largo	Sara Hamilton 305-360-7727
25 - 26	Dolphin Tournament & Festival	Elks Lodge # 1872 Tavernier	Karl 305-393-3505

July 2010
DATE	EVENT	SPONSOR	CONTACT/TEL.
4	Fourth of July Parade	The Reporter	305-852-3216
4	Key Largo 4th of July Fireworks	Upper Keys Merchants Assn.	Bob Stoky 305-451-4502
28 - 29	Lobster Mini Season		Carol/Lynnea 305-451-1414
30	Key Largo Food & Wine Fest	Upper Keys Business Group	Sue Finney 305-394-3736

Photo courtesy of: Monroe County Tourist Development Council

August 2010
DATE	EVENT	SPONSOR	CONTACT/TEL.
1 - 7	Key Largo Food & Wine Fest	Upper Keys Business Group	Sue Finney 305-394-3736
6	Lobster Season Begins		Carol/Lynnea 305-451-1414
20 - 21	KL Anything that Floats Race & Regatta	Upper Keys Business Group	Sue Finney 305-394-3736

September 2010
DATE	EVENT	SPONSOR	CONTACT/TEL.

October 2010
DATE	EVENT	SPONSOR	CONTACT/TEL.
20 - 24	Key Largo Pirate's Fest.	Upper Keys Business Group	Sue Finney 305-394-3736

Photo courtesy of: Monroe County Tourist Development Council

November 2010
DATE	EVENT	SPONSOR	CONTACT/TEL.

December 2010
DATE	EVENT	SPONSOR	CONTACT/TEL.
11	Key Largo Holiday Boat Parade	Upper Keys Merchants Assn.	Robert Stoky 305-451-4502
31	New Year's Eve Fireworks on Blackwater Sound	Upper Keys Merchants Assn.	Robert Stoky 305-451-4502

January 2010
DATE	EVENT	SPONSOR	CONTACT/TEL.

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