BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@kellydays.com DTSTART:20230401T100000Z DTEND:20230402T170000Z DTSTAMP:20230331T193414Z URL:https://kellydays.com/events/founders/ SUMMARY:Island Fest ISLAMORADA DESCRIPTION:\nIslamorada 31st Annual Island Fest\nSaturday &\; Sunday\, April 1 &\; 2\, 2023\nFounders Park\, Islamorada\nIsland Fest returns t o Islamorada on April 1 &\; 2\, 2023 featuring a juried art show\, live music\, great food\, classic cars and much more. The annual Islamorada Ch amber of Commerce fundraiser\, now in its 31st year\, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and  Sunday at Founders Park\, mile marker 87 bayside.\n\nThe Plantation Yacht Harbor Arts and Crafts Show will feat ure approximately 100 artists whose works include everything from painting s and sculptures to jewelry\, fine crafts\, and even driftwood carvings.\n \nClick Here for Arts and Crafts Show additional information\n\nClick here for an Artist Brochure &\; Application\n\nGreat food is always a mains tay during both days of Island Fest. The culmination of local culinary gre atness will come Sunday at noon when the Taste of Islamorada competition b rings out top local restaurants to show off their most mouthwatering dishe s. Attendees will get to cast their ballot for the coveted People’s Choi ce Award. The awards ceremony will take place on the stage at 4 p.m. on Su nday.\n\n \;\n\nBack at Island Fest this year for car enthusiasts is t he All-American Road Vintage Cruisers Car Show\, featuring antique cars\, trucks\, motorcycles and rat rods. The show will be visible from US-1\, Fl orida’s only official “All American Road\,” encouraging passersby wi th an interest in antique and unique cars to stop for a look. Awards will be presented for Coolest Cruiser\, Raddest Rod\, KeyZ Rider\, Longest Haul \, Big Kahuna\, Funkiest Foreign\, Best of Show\, and People’s Choice. N ew entrants are always encouraged.\n\nIf you’d like to enter your vintag e vehicle in the “12th Annual All-American Road Vintage Cruisers Show” click here!\n\nAn array of popular musical acts appealing to music lovers of all genres will perform throughout the festival. Acts will range from country and rock to blues and reggae. No matter what your musical taste\, there is something for everybody on the main stage at Island Fest.\n\nClic k here for more entertainment information\n\n \;\n\nIsland Fest offers fun for the whole family! Children and child-like adults can help paint a life-sized dolphin statue\, build sand castles\, and compete in hula hoop contests with kites flying high in the sky. In addition\, teams will vent ure to the beach on Saturday\, where they will compete to construct the be st sand sculpture inspired by this year’s theme – Seahorses\, Seashell s and Starfish.\n\nIf you would like to form a Sand Sculpture team and joi n the fun\,\nDownload the Sand Sculpture Application &\; Rules here!\n \nAlso on the show’s first day is the wacky and wonderful “What Floats Your Boat?” homemade boat race. Participants will create a “boat” t o enter in the race\, which will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday. There is no ent ry fee and the Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking entries. Winners w ill be declared for the Yachtiest Award\, Thriftiest Award\, Anchor Award\ , Krazy Krewe Award and Sink and Swim Award. The big winner will be presen ted with the Lucky Ducky Admiral Award.\n\nIf you would like to form a tea m and join the fun\,\nDownload the “What Floats Your Boat?” Flyer and Rules here!\n\nBack again this year by popular demand is the kids’ divis ion of the race – “What Floaties Your Boat?” for participants 11 and under. Kids can enter with their favorite swimming pool float. Prizes inc lude but are not limited to Duckiest Award\, the Super Star and the Scally wag.\n\nDownload the “What Floaties Your Boat?” Flyer and Rules here!\ n\n \;\n\nAdmission to Island Fest is free and on-site parking is avai lable for a $5 donation. The Islamorada Chamber of Commerce encourages the public to “Keep the Scene Green” and bring your own reusable drink co ntainer to reduce plastic use during the event. Events will take place rai n or shine. Plan to bring your own lawn chairs\, and blankets for a comfor table\, fun-filled day. For more information\, call the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce at 305.664.4503. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kellydays.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03 /DCF5513E-4433-4A3F-B766-866507F2D498.jpeg LOCATION:founders park\, 87000 Overseas Hwy\, Islamorada\, FL 33037\, islam orada\, fl\, 33036\, United States GEO:24.964036;-80.568472 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=87000 Overseas Hwy\, Islamo rada\, FL 33037\, islamorada\, fl\, 33036\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=1 00;X-TITLE=founders park:geo:24.964036,-80.568472 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR