Established in 1964 and formerly known as the Cedar Key Sidewalk Arts Festival, the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts returned to a juried fine art fair format in 2006. Over the past 15 years, the festival’s reputation has grown and it is now recognized as one of the top Small-Town Art Fairs in the nation. Welcoming only 100 high-quality artists and about 15-18,000 visitors annually, the event radiates a relaxed and friendly atmosphere often missing in larger venues. The island community of Cedar Key is surrounded by the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge on Florida’s Gulf Coast. This free event benefits the Cedar Key Arts Center, the coordinating sponsor, in addition to local non-profit and Cedar Key School groups who serve delicious food, beverages and goodies during the festival.
For more information on dates and details: https://www.cedarkeyartsfestival.com/dates.php
Florida Gulf Coast Traditional Small Craft Association
All Small Craft are welcome – no registration, no fees. Let the wind and tides control your days on the water.
38th Annual Cedar Key Small Boat Meet May 5-7, 2023
ALWAYS the first full weekend in May
The Cedar Key Small Boat Meet is the premiere event on the West Coast of Florida celebrating small craft.
The 38th Cedar Key Small Boat Meet is Friday May 5th to Sunday May 7th, 2023.
The meet is still informal. No signups. No fees. No planned events. The tides and weather remain the controlling organization. Tides: morning low is +1.5 ft about 9AM. The afternoon high is +4 ft. Low low tide is -.5 ft around 10PM. Check the tide tables for details.
Plans are being made for the Saturday night dinner at the community center
All shallow draft craft are welcome: dories & dinghies, catboats, beach cats & trimarans, sharpies & sampans, cuddy daysailers, any or all driven by pedals, engines or motors, paddles, and sails.
The Cedar Keys & the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge are as enchanting as ever. Come enjoy the Nature Coast, meet old friends, and make new ones.
For those that once a year isn’t enough, come November 10-12, 2023, and enjoy fall in the Cedar Keys. We’ve set the date this year for more favorable tides.
For information call:
Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce, 352 543 5600
Michael Jones 727.560.5782 fgctsca@gmail.com
The Refuge has scheduled five Open Houses at Seahorse Key for 2023.
Saturday, July 1
Friday, November 10 (rain date November 11)
Open Houses are free once you arrive at the Refuge island. However, visitors must arrange their own transportation. Shuttles are provided for a fee by tour companies in Cedar Key, or visitors can arrive by private boat.
Important Information
Seahorse Key is an island almost 3 miles from Cedar Key. Access is only by boat. There are no amenities, such as food or water on the island. Rest room facilities are limited.
Should there be a medical or other emergency requiring professional assistance or evacuation, response times could be lengthy.
Please plan with this in mind.
SAVE THE DATE!!
Once again, thanks to our Chamber, businesses, residents and visitors, Cedar Key is excited to be holding the BEST Fireworks show in Florida on Independence Day – Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at dark – about 9:15pm! Join us for a fabulous fireworks show and camaraderie!!
Annual Chamber Labor Day Auction 2023
Save the Date! To be held at the Cedar Key Community Center on 6th Street on SATURDAY 9/2/23
To donate – contact the Cedar Key Welcome Center: 352-543-5600 or info@cedarkey.org
The Refuge has scheduled five Open Houses at Seahorse Key for 2023.
Friday, October 13 (rain date October 14)
Friday, November 10 (rain date November 11)
Open Houses are free once you arrive at the Refuge island. However, visitors must arrange their own transportation. Shuttles are provided for a fee by tour companies in Cedar Key, or visitors can arrive by private boat.
Important Information
Seahorse Key is an island almost 3 miles from Cedar Key. Access is only by boat. There are no amenities, such as food or water on the island. Rest room facilities are limited.
Should there be a medical or other emergency requiring professional assistance or evacuation, response times could be lengthy.
Please plan with this in mind.
The Refuge has scheduled five Open Houses at Seahorse Key for 2023.
Friday, October 13 (rain date October 14)
Friday, November 10 (rain date November 11)
Open Houses are free once you arrive at the Refuge island. However, visitors must arrange their own transportation. Shuttles are provided for a fee by tour companies in Cedar Key, or visitors can arrive by private boat.
Important Information
Seahorse Key is an island almost 3 miles from Cedar Key. Access is only by boat. There are no amenities, such as food or water on the island. Rest room facilities are limited.
Should there be a medical or other emergency requiring professional assistance or evacuation, response times could be lengthy.
Please plan with this in mind.
Cedar Key 2023 Seafood Festival
53rd Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival
FREE ADMISSION
Saturday Oct 21 & Sunday Oct 22, 2023
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Follow the Cedar Key Lions Club for details and information on vendor space.
AHOY MATES! The Pirates will be sailing back NEXT year November 3-5, 2023.
It shall be a fun and family friendly event for all ages. Mark ye calendars now!
View their website: cedarkeypiratefest.com
View their Facebook Page: facebook.com/CedarKeyPirateInvasion
The Refuge has scheduled five Open Houses at Seahorse Key for 2023.
Friday, November 10 (rain date November 11)
Open Houses are free once you arrive at the Refuge island. However, visitors must arrange their own transportation. Shuttles are provided for a fee by tour companies in Cedar Key, or visitors can arrive by private boat.
Important Information
Seahorse Key is an island almost 3 miles from Cedar Key. Access is only by boat. There are no amenities, such as food or water on the island. Rest room facilities are limited.
Should there be a medical or other emergency requiring professional assistance or evacuation, response times could be lengthy.
Please plan with this in mind.