3rd Annual Just a Few Friends Festival
September 3 - September 7
This September, Key West will be hosting the 3rd annual Just a Few Friends festival (Sept. 3-7, 2026), which has really evolved into something bigger than a typical tribute event. The festival has become this fascinating gathering of Parrothead culture, longtime Buffett fans and people who still feel deeply connected to the lifestyle and community he created. One of the more interesting parts this year is the “Ultimate Friend Badge,” which attendees wear throughout the weekend and collect stickers on at different events around the island (i.e. a Private Distillery Tour with Paul Menta will allow badge holders to go behind the scenes at the award-winning Key West First Legal Rum Distillery with owner, founder, and chef Paul Menta). It’s turned into this organic symbol of connection/community among festivalgoers. The weekend also includes a Second Line Memorial Parade through Key West and performances from Mac McAnally, Will Kimbrough, Howard Livingston and more.
