Just a Few Friends Celebration, Key West
Schedule
Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Key West | Key West, FL
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Just a Few Friends Key West 2026 · Labor Day Weekend Celebration📅 September 3–7, 2026
📍 Key West, Florida
Join us in Key West for Labor Day Weekend as the island comes alive for the 3rd Annual Just a Few Friends—a five-day, island-wide celebration honoring the life, music, and spirit of Key West’s favorite son 🌴🎶
From Duval Street to the waterfront, the experience unfolds across iconic venues, hidden corners, and on the water—blending live music, storytelling, art, film, and community-driven experiences into one unforgettable weekend.
🎶 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
• FREE Duval Street Concert: Gary & the Landsharks take over Duval Street in a throwback to the legendary 1998 Meeting of the Minds concert—hosted by Sloppy Joe’s & Irish Kevin’s
• FREE Second Line Memorial Procession: Led by Will Kimbrough & Howard Livingston, joined by special guests, winding through Duval Street to Truman Waterfront Park
• FREE Party in the Park (Truman Waterfront): Featuring Howard Livingston & the Mile Marker 24 Band, Will Kimbrough, and Mac McAnally
• FREE Sunset Pier Concert Series: The Wheeland Brothers (Saturday) and Cayman & The Mango Men (Monday) set against iconic oceanfront sunsets 🌅
• Milagro Margarita Bar Strolls (Ticketed): Explore Duval Street and the Historic Seaport with featured stops, cocktails, and live music 🍹
• Cheeseburger Contest & Beach Party (Ticketed): Hosted at the Southernmost, featuring creative bites, live music, and crowd-favorite flavors 🍔
• FREE Tales from the Chart Room (Limited Capacity): Intimate storytelling sessions with artists, authors, and friends of the festival
• Art, Authors & Film: Plein air art, author talks, book signings, and special film screenings that bring the stories behind the music to life
• On-the-Water Experiences (Ticketed): Sunset sails, sandbar trips, and island excursions
• Pop-Ups & Special Guests: Appearances throughout the weekend from Coral Reefer favorites including Nadirah Shakoor and Roger Bartlett
This is not a single-venue festival—it’s a layered island experience. Enjoy a strong lineup of free signature concerts and community events, alongside ticketed experiences and limited-capacity programming for those looking to go deeper.
🎟 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐞 (Early Bird $35 through June 15):
Not a ticket—but a way to be part of it. Your badge identifies you as part of the community and supports the mission—with 100% of proceeds benefiting Reef Relief, the Bahama Village Music Program, and scholarships for local students.
Badge holders also receive perks like early access to select experiences, local offers, and special moments throughout the weekend.
🏨 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬:
Stay where the events are. These packages bundle accommodations at official partner hotels with added perks—priority access at key events, enhanced experiences, and a seamless way to enjoy the weekend.
🌴 All are welcome · Come as you are · Be part of the story
Don’t miss a minute—sign up for updates, early access, and ticketed experiences:
👉 www.justafewfriendskeywest.com
#JustAFewFriendsKeyWest #LaborDayKeyWest #WhereTheLocalsMeet
Brought to you in part by the Monroe County Tourism Development Council.
“Aʟʟ ᴇᴠᴇɴᴛs ɴᴏᴛ ᴀꜰꜰɪʟɪᴀᴛᴇᴅ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴏʀ ᴇɴᴅᴏʀsᴇᴅ ʙʏ Jɪᴍᴍʏ Bᴜꜰꜰᴇᴛᴛ’s Esᴛᴀᴛᴇ ᴏʀ Mᴀʀɢᴀʀɪᴛᴀᴠɪʟʟᴇ Eɴᴛᴇʀᴘʀɪsᴇ
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