Archive: 2026

Five days of key lime pie, cocktails, competitions, and Key West chaos. The Key Lime Festival is back July 1-5, 2026. From the Pie Hop to the world-famous Pie Eating Championship, here's your guide to the sweetest summer celebration in the Florida Keys, with Smathers Beach as your home base.

Smathers Beach is Key West's largest white-sand beach — and Margaritaville Beach House Key West is right across the street. Discover why families choose this stretch of the island: calm water, easy beach access, spacious suites, and a concierge who knows how to make every day count.