This is where it all began with a contest for the best lobster dish on the island. Join us on August 5th, 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm for the start of the 28th Annual Key West Lobsterfest. We need to empty the freezers to make room for freshly caught lobster. For five unforgettable days, we celebrate the opening of the Florida Spiny Lobster season with an island-wide party. From the savory kickoff Lobster Boil to the massive Duval Street Fair with live music and endless crustaceans prepared every way imaginable, this is the ultimate crustacean celebration.