Cedar Key What's Up!
JUNE
June 14
Williston Watermelon Festival
Williston: Celebrate the official fruit of summer with free watermelon, live
music, 100+ vendors offering watermelon-inspired dishes, food, gifts and home
décor, food trucks and more. Free. Takes place 10am-3pm at 100 N Main St. Info: https://bit.ly/4ivIoHU
TBD
Celebrate your independence with the best fireworks show in Florida from the
best seat in the house – either on land or water –
with the patriotic display launching from a barge between Dock St and Atsena
Otie. Free. Takes place 9:15pm at 188 2nd St. Info: http://cedarkey.org/
JULY
July 4
Cedar Key: Celebrate your independence with the best fireworks show in Florida
from the best seat in the house – either on land or
water – with the patriotic display launching from a barge between Dock St and
Atsena Otie. Free. Takes place 9:15pm at 188 2nd St. Info: http://cedarkey.org/
OCTOBER
October 18
Seahorse Key Light Station Open House
Cedar Key: Experience this pre-Civil War lighthouse, featuring the UF field
research lab and historical light station or get back to nature with a hike
along the winding dune-side trail. Access the island by boat, shuttle or
private craft. Rain date: Oct. 19 Free. Takes place 9am-3pm on Seahorse Key
Island. Info: www.fws.gov
October 18 & 19
Seafood Festival
Cedar Key: Celebrate local fisherman with a parade, arts and crafts handmade
from the area’s iconic cedar trees, live music, shopping, family fun, plus
fresh clam chowder, oysters, smoked mullet dip and corn on the cob! Free. Takes
place 10am-5pm at 192 2nd St. Info: https://visitlevy.com
Oct. 31-Nov. 2
Pirate Invasion
Cedar Key: Release your inner pirate at this annual celebration of pillage and
plunder featuring gun and cannon demos, wenches, sea shanties, pirate grub and
grog, costume contests, a treasure chest raffle, mermaids and more! Free. Takes
place Fri: 12-7pm; Sat: 8am-6pm; Sun: 10am-3pm at 192 2nd St.
Info: https://cedarkeypiratefest.com/
SEPTEMBER
September 20
Williston Fiesta
Williston: Experience a vibrant and lively celebration of Latin culture,
including authentic Hispanic cuisine, a local artists and crafters market, live
music and dancing that celebrates the rhythm, passion and spirit of the local
community. Free. Takes place 11am-4pm at 100 N Main St. Info: https://bit.ly/4k871v6
NOVEMBER
Give Thanks Festival
Williston: Salute our veterans with a heartfelt day of celebration featuring
inspiring guest speakers, a classic car show, live music, food trucks, and a
vendor marketplace. Free. Takes place 10am-3pm at 1050 NE 6th Blvd. Info: https://bit.ly/4k87T2Q