Welcome to America's Southernmost continental Caribbean Island, What better place is there to celebrate RUM.

"Celebrating our Inaugural year, bringing the world of rum to the Southernmost city in the USA."

The Key West Rum Festival is soon to be the renowned event that brings together rum enthusiasts, experts, and professionals around the world.

Schedule of Events

August 14, 2024

5:30pm
Sunset Sail with First Legal Runm and the Cory Heyden Band. Meet at First Legal, 105 Simonton St. We will have a cocktail there and board together, so don't be late! Boat departs at 6:30 sharp!

10pm
Mest up at Bobby's Monkey Bar where Mount Gay Rum will be on special. Take your photo with the original deed from 1703 proving Mount Gay Rum is the longest running rum distillery in the world!
900 Simenton St

August 15, 2024

9:30am  
Pusser's Pain Killer Sandbar Cocktail Party, with live music by Dawson Wright on board. Leaves from Garrisen Bight Marina slip #7 on seawall down from Thai Island Restaurant, 711 Eisenhower Dr

12:30pm
Trolley Bar Tour Visit some of the most famous off island dives of the drive. Leaves from Perry Hotel

2pm:
Reif Rum Reggae Party-dance, drink, and soak in the pool at Marker Resort 200 William St. First hundred visitors get a free cocktail!

6:30pm
Papa's Pilar Rum Pairing Dinner at Hemingway Social Club, 201 Simanton

10pm
Liquid Alchemist Cocktail Contest Bartenders from around the island compete using participating rums to create the best cocktail of the night! Tiki Mouse Bar, 203 Duval St

August 16, 2024

9:30am

Bombarda Rum Sandbar Party with Dawson Wright playing on board!

Cocktails featuring Bombarda rum will be served as you enjoy cool water and live music. Garrison Bight slip 17 on Seawall down from Thai Island Rest, 711 Eisenhower Dr

9:30am
Key Lime Bicycle and Rum Tour-A historical tour around the island by bike (provided if you don't already have your own) with stops and cocktails at both distilleries!
det Mojitos with Nauti Beach Rum at the Lighthouse Inn 902 Whitebead

2pm
Music by K DUB-YA poolside while you judge the best Pilar Rum Cocktail. Marker Resort Pool 200 William St

3pm
Rodriguez Cigar and Pilar Rum pairing. Learn to rall your own while sipping Filar at this local cigar company. 113 Fitzpatrick St

46PM
Meet the founders of the Key West Rum Fest and taste La Marielita Rum at Key West Collective Art
Gallery 720 Caroline St

8pm (Doors open at 7pm)
Jesse Rice In Concert - Key West Theater 512 Eaton St

Copalli Rum After Party"
Finish the night at Tiki House Bar on Duval St with new rum friends

August 17, 2024

8:00am
Demon Rum Beach Clean-up On brand with their eco-friendly philosophies, Demon Rum invites you to an early morning beach clean up on Smather's Beach.

11:00am
Seminars Learn From The Professionals
Perry Hotel 7001 Shrimp Rd.

Ever wish you could have a cocktal during class? Now you can! We will even provide you with some special snacks. Steve Bashor of Mount Vernon Distillery, Paul Menta of First Legal Distillery, and Shawn Martin of Pilar will be doing a deep dive into the history of American rum, the science of the barrel, and the art of the cut.

3:00pm
Reif Rum Drink Specials at Salty Oyster Dockside Bar, Perry Hatel 7001 Shrimp Rd

7pm
The Grand Tasting

This is it folks this what the week has lead up to. THIRTY RUMS will be presented by their brand amassadors for tasting, with a few cocktails and special swag thrown in for good measure. Hear tasting notes, history, and distillery details directly from the reps themselves. This is a MUST for the rum curious and experts alike.

Date:
August 14-18 2024

Location:
Various Venues in Stock Island, FL 33040

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