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AHOY MATES! The cannons have been silent on the island of Cedar Key for three long years. Avast, there be good news looming on the horizon. The Pirates will be sailing back NEXT year in 2022. They will come onshore and pillage, plunder and battle any resistance during the 7th Cedar Key Pirate Invasion on…

The International Coastal Cleanup is an annual event organized by the Ocean Conservancy – the Cedar Key community has been participating for over 10 years! Please come out and join us for the cleanup from 8 AM – 12 PM (check-in 7:30 – 9 AM) – volunteers receive a free lunch and t-shirt (while supplies…

The Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Auction Fundraiser on Sunday September 5, 2021 from 2-4pm at the Cedar Key Community Center and will have Covid Friendly practices in place. There will be an auctioneer for some items and others will be handled via a silent auction. Donations are welcome. Wine and…

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 – Sunday, July 4, 2021 at dark – about 9:15pm! Join us for a fabulous fireworks show and camaraderie!! And…. if you like to help fund this most excellent…

Cedar Key Arts Center Cedar Key Arts Center Member’s Art Sale runs through June. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 457 Second St., Cedar Key. (352-543-5801, cedarkeyartscenter.org)

Household Hazardous Waste Day / Hurricane Preparedness

Cedar Key Empty Bowls is on March 3rd, 2021 will be held at 12:00-3:00pm at Cedar Key City Park. Pickup and go. First come first serve. over 200 soups are being created by the Cedar Key Restaurants. Contributing Restaurants are: 83West/Sysco Foods, 1842 Daily Grind, Annies, Duncan’s on the Gulf, Island Hotel, Island Room Restaurant…

The delayed-a-year 35th Cedar Key small boat meet is the first full weekend in May. In 2021 it’s May 1st & 2nd, Saturday & Sunday. The meet is informal. There are no fees, no signups, no events planned on the water. Tides & weather are still the organization. Tides are good. May 1st’s 6:41 AM…

Get ready to select some delectable sweets for YOUR sweetie! Join us at the Cedar Key Welcome Center for our Valentine’s Day Bake Sale on Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 from 11am – 3pm. We will have a wonderful selection of fabulous treats sure to delight everyone. And if you’re really wanting to…

Get ready to select some delectable sweets for YOUR sweetie! Join us at the Cedar Key Welcome Center for our Valentine’s Day Bake Sale on Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 from 11am – 3pm. We will have a wonderful selection of fabulous treats sure to delight everyone. And if you’re really wanting to…

The Woman’s Club Cedar Key Calendars have arrived and are available for sale at the Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce. You may also have them shipped to your anywhere in the US or someone from the Woman’s Club will drop them off at your business or home if in Cedar Key. Please contact them at:…

Cedar Key Surf or Turf DinnerNovember 9, 2020 at 2nd St Caféfrom 5:00-7:00 pm $12.00 per person: Dine-In or Take Out. Pick up or seating reservations highly recommended. Traditional Fried Mullet or Smoked Turkey DinnerWith Lima Beans & Rice, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Hushpuppies, Dessert, & Beverage Contact Cedar Key School @ 352-543-5223 ornicole.gill@levyk12.org…

WANT TO FISH? JOIN US AT THE CEDAR KEY HOSPITALITY FISHING TOURNAMENT Please support the Cedar Key School Hospitality Department by participating in our Tournament. Contact Cedar Key School for more information 352-543-5223 or nicole.gill@levyk12.org. You can also register with a Hospitality Student or at City Hall. NOVEMBER 7, 2020First Light to 3:00 pm Weigh…

Buy your tickets at the Chamber’s Welcome Center!

Words and Works of Art.   Prizes awarded at Opening Reception, Saturday, Nov 21, 5-7 pm.  

CALL TO ARTISTS: CKAC Open Community Exhibit. Theme – Words and Works of Art.  Up to three entries/artist.  Drop off artwork UPSTAIRS at the Arts Center by Tuesday, Nov 17, 5 pm ($5/entry; entry forms available on-line and at the Arts Center).  Prizes awarded at Opening Reception, Saturday, Nov 21, 5-7 pm). Entry Form

CALL TO ARTISTS: 2021 Old Florida Celebration of the Arts Design Contest. Theme this year is Working Waterfront. Up to two entries/artist can be submitted to CedarKeyArtsFestival@gmail.com. DEADLINE: August 1.

Cedar Keyhole Y’Art Sale opens Saturday, August 1 upstairs at the Arts Center. Open daily 10 am – 5 pm through Sept 9.  Stop by to check out the GREAT BUYS. Please be aware that this SALE is coordinated by and for the benefit of the Cedar Keyhole Artist Co-op members.   Cedar Key Arts…

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The New York Eagle Pencil Factory Collection

Be a part of restoring shorelines around Cedar Key! Living shorelines use natural elements such as marsh grasses and oysters to reduce or reverse coastal erosion. We are in need of volunteers to help with different tasks including oyster reef construction, marsh planting and harvesting, and building oyster reef restoration units. We have several dates…

1st day make clay bowl with impressions on outside surface, 2nd day glaze and fire the bowl which has been bisque fired in the interim.  It is possible to make 1 to 3 bowls.  $60 for entire workshop, ($65 for non-members).  $10 for supply fee. Max 16, Min 12.  Please note corrections: 1. Deadline to…

Cedar Key School Art Exhibit – CK Art Center Upstairs