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Just a Few Friends, Favorite Son Celebration

Just a Few Friends is a one-of-a-kind festival celebrating music, community, and island life in beautiful Key West over Labor Day Weekend. Inspired by the laid-back spirit of trop rock and the legacy of Key West’s favorite son, this gathering brings together fans, friends, and artists for five days of unforgettable moments.

Proceeds from the sale of the festival’s signature Event Badge—administered through the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys—support three vital local nonprofit organizations: Reef Relief, Bahama Village Music Program, and the Key West High School Marching Band. These partners reflect the values at the heart of the festival—protecting our environment, nurturing local talent, and uplifting the next generation of island leaders. Through these contributions, Just a Few Friends helps sustain marine conservation efforts, provide accessible arts education, and fund essential resources for the student musicians who will lead the next great parade through Old Town.

Date

September 3 - 11, 2026

Time

Varies by event

Location

Key West (multiple venues)

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Calendar of Events

Jul21
Double Dip Snorkel Trip
Explore the turquoise waters of the 3rd largest coral barrier reef, teeming with fish, coral, sea turtles and more.

Date: May 12, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Time: Tuesday's, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Off-Site (Catamaran / Key West reef)

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Jul21
Live at Sunset Pier - Reggae Lou & The Kind Buds
Join us at the Sunset Pier for waterfront live music, breathtaking sunset views and delicious cocktails and bites.

Date: July 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Sunset Pier

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Jul22
Zero Duval Scavenger Hunt
Experience a one-of-a-kind, interactive scavenger hunt in the downtown area of Old Town, starting at Zero Duval.

Date: May 13, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Time: Wednesday's, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Old Town Key West (starts at Zero Duval)

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Jul22
Muddle & Mingle
We invite locals and resort guests to a spirited midday escape, blending cocktail craft, island flavor and Sweet Bird flair.

Date: July 6, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Sweet Bird Bar

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Jul22
Live at Sunset Pier – Jerico Rockability Quartet
Join us at the Sunset Pier for waterfront live music, breathtaking sunset views and delicious cocktails and bites.

Date: Wednesdays & Fridays | July 1 - 31, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Sunset Pier

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Jul23
SpaTerre VOYA Treatments
Relax and rejuvenate the natural way! VOYA Organic Seaweed Treatments.

Date: May 14, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Time: Thursday's, All day (by appointment)
Location: SpaTerre

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Jul23
SpaTerre VOYA Treatments
Vortex Cleansing deeply cleanses and hydrates, Hydrapeel exfoliation resurfaces without irritation

Date: May 12, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Time: Tuesday's, All day (by appointment)
Location: SpaTerre

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Jul23
Hemingway Days
Fans of Ernest Hemingway’s literary greatness and vigorous life – including scores of bearded Hemingway look-alikes

Date: July 23 - 27, 2026
Time: Varies by event
Location: Key West (Sloppy Joe's Bar, 201 Duval St., and other venues)

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Jul23
Haunted Tours
Explore the SPOOKY side of Key West with a haunted historical tour.

Date: May 14, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Time: Thursday evenings (varies by operator)
Location: Off-Site (Key West – walking or trolley tour)

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Jul23
Romance at Hot Tin Roof
Add some romance to your dining experience with a chilled bottle of Lallier Reserve Brut champagne and your table decorated with rose petals

Date: May 14, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Time: Thursday's, During Hot Tin Roof dining hours
Location: Hot Tin Roof

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