Local Events in the Florida Keys
Key Colony Beach Florida is located in the heart of the Florida Keys, surrounded by popular attractions, adventures and activities for your Florida Keys vacation. During your stay at Ocean Beach Club, take advantage
of all the fun things to do in the Florida Keys.
NATIONAL TRAILS DAYMonday June 6, 2011
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY PADDLE-PEDAL
June 5, 2011
Meet at Sombrero Beach parking area for a "paddle" launch on Sister Creek at 9 a.m. Join Trail Specialist Monica Woll and volunteers Norm & Betsy Phillips in a 3-hour exploration of the small hidden mangrove trails of Whiskey Creek. Bring plenty of water and snacks and your own kayak and PFD. The "pedal" begins at Crane Point Hammock parking lot at 1 p.m. for a 10-mile bike ride along the recently upgraded Marathon segment of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail.
Contact: Monica Woll at (305) 853-3571
Mini Lobster SeasonWednesday July 27, 2011 thru Thursday July 28, 2011
Mini Lobster Season
July 27 - 28
Every July the coastal areas of Florida are flooded with lobster hunters trying to get their share of this year's bounty when the offical mini lobster season kicks off.
There are two Florida Lobster Seasons, the 2 day mini season and the 8 month regular lobster season. The mini lobster season is always the last consecutive Wednesday
and Thursday in July. This year the mini season falls on July 27th and 28th. Make sure to always verify dates and regulations with Florida Fish and Wildlife It begins
at 12:01 am on Wednesday and ends at 12:00 midnight on Thursday.
PIGEON KEY FISHING TOURNAMENT FOR FLAGLER DAYSSaturday November 26, 2011 thru Sunday November 27, 2011
Pigeon Key fishing Tournament For Flagler Days
November 26 -27 , 2011
A weekend of fun is planned for both anglers and non-anglers during the Pigeon Key Flagler Centennial Fishing Tournament,in waters surrounding the Florida Keys’ famous Seven Mile Bridge in the Middle Keys.
Marathon Seafood FestivalSaturday March 10, 2012 thru Sunday March 11, 2012Marathon Seafood Festival
March 10th & 11th 2012
We hope you, your family and friends will join us in this 30 plus year tradition called the
"Original Marathon Seafood Festival". This event is truly family friendly; featuring fresh-caught
local keys seafood at amazing prices, cold beverages for adults and the kids, live entertainment the entire weekend.
There are over 200 vendors for all shopping needs and plenty of rides and games for children. Come and enjoy this once
a year event and stay.... At The Ocean Beach Club. Call and book today....your room is waiting for you!
Call & Book Today! 800.321.7213
7 Mile Bridge RunMonday April 9, 201230th Annual 7-Mile Bridge Run,put on by the MARATHON RUNNERS CLUB the 7 Mile Bridge Run is one of the most unique and special races/runs in the world; taking place on the 8th wonder of the world, the 7 Mile Bridge in the Islands of Marathon! The 7 Mile Bridge Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2011. The 7-Mile Bridge Run is put on by THE MARATHON RUNNERS CLUB, a small group of individuals who put this event together for local youth organizations.
Call & Book Today! 800.321.7213
Taste Of The IslandsTuesday April 10, 2012Key Colony Beach, Located In The Islands Of Marathon, Will Be Hosting The 15th Annual "Taste Of The Islands" For 2012. This Yearly Event Will Include Local Restaurants Providing A Sampling Of Some Of Their Favorite Appetizers, Entrees And Deserts! Local Vendors With Display A Wide Range Of Arts, Crafts And Services. Features Will Also Include A Fashion Show And Silent Auction. While Enjoying This Fun Florida Food Event! Be Sure To stay.... At The Ocean Beach Club!
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Historic Bicycle Tour To Pigeon KeySunday April 29, 2012Tour participants meet at mile marker 47 at the parking area at Old Seven Mile Bridge at 10 a.m. for a bicycle ride to Pigeon Key and tour of the historic museum and buildings dating back to 1909 when construction workers lived on the island - a critical piece of Flagler's East Coast Oversea Railway to Key West. After tour, hot dogs are to be available, bring a picnic lunch and swim, snorkel and relax. Tour is free, a $5 donation to Pigeon Key Foundation is suggested. Bring your camera!
Contact: Riet at 305-289-1887 Both Ocean View Rooms and Island View Rooms are available for this event. Call and book today!
BULL & COW FISHING TOURNAMENTMonday April 30, 2012 thru Tuesday May 1, 2012
In this event Anglers vie for more than $25,000 in prizes in this boat team event, with seven different divisions. Teams of up to six anglers can register, pre-registration entry fee is $650 per team. Awards of up to $10,000 for the largest bull and cow combined - as well as cash prizes for wahoo, tuna and tripletail, grouper and snapper division winners.
Contact: Jack Carlson 305-289-0199
Enjoy the beginning of Off Season Rates during you stay at Ocean Beach Club in The Islands of Marathon, Key Colony Beach while participating in this event.
Tarponian TournamentTuesday May 1, 2012 thru Friday May 4, 2012For enthusiastic Tarpon Anglers,"Silver Kings" mean springtime. This high-energy, three-evening tournament mandates that teams fish with a different captain each evening. Teams also rotate among the three major bridge channels in Marathon, so any potential "hot spots" are shared among all anglers.
Contact: David Breznicky at 215-542-1492 for further details. Enjoy a Off Season Rates during you stay at Ocean Beach Club in The Islands of Marathon, Key Colony Beach while participating in this event.
Marathon International Tarpon TournamentSaturday May 5, 2012Anglers from around the world fish this all-release event for individual and two-angler teams. Trophy awards given to anglers for most tarpon released, most fish other than tarpon released, most total fish released (including tarpon) and first- and second-place captain. Entry fee $175 per angler. An additional $40 registration fee is required for two anglers to fish as a team.
Contact: Susie Moore 305-289-2248
Call early and Book for this event today! 800.321.7213
5th Annual Mother`s Day Dolphin TournamentSunday May 6, 2012 thru Monday May 7, 2012Book your room now for a wonderful stay at the Ocean Beach Club in Key Colony Beach of The Islands of Marathon. There are more than $13,000 in cash prizes awarded to anglers in this one-day tournament, hosted by Catch 53 Bar & Grille. Top cash prize for the heaviest fish is $5,000, with prizes also presented to second- through fifth-place finishers. The total cash purse is expected to exceed $15,000. Event benefits Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys.
Enjoy Off Season Rates on our private beach with heated pool and heated spa during you stay while participating in this event.
35th Annual Ladies Tarpon TournamentMonday May 14, 2012 thru Sunday May 15, 2011The best-of-the-best lady anglers come to compete in this two-night, all-release challenge, one of the Florida Keys' longest-running tournaments. Entry fee of $175 per angler grants access to a highly charged tournament of good-ribbing fun but stiff competition.
Contact: Susan Moore 305-289-2248
Book for this event today! 800.321.7213 Island View, Ocean View and Suites now available.
35th BATTLE IN THE BAY DRAGON BOAT FESTIVALMonday May 14, 2012 thru Sunday May 15, 2011These Races are located at beautiful Sombrero Beach in Marathon. Turn off US 1 at Mile Marker 50 onto Sombrero Beach Rd. and follow for 2 miles to the end of the road.
FREE for spectators! All day race action, vendors, Last Splash Beach Party and Awards Ceremony after the races. Public welcome. Don't miss this high-action event as Dragon Boat Racing again arrives in Marathon for the ONLY beach-launch boat race of its kind. Bring a team or come and watch as boats race along a 400-meter course parallel to Sombrero Beach.
Enjoy a relaxing stay at Ocean Beach Club for this event. Call and book you room today! 800.321.7213 Island View, Ocean View and Suites now available.
FARO BLANCO INVITATIONAL TARPON TOURNAMENTFriday May 18, 2012 thru Monday May 23, 2011This angling challenge with a long history of fish tales and fun helps fund the Ronald McDonald Summer Camp program for disabled youngsters. Trophies are to be awarded to first- through fourth-place anglers with the highest point totals for the tournament. Nightly cash prizes of $300, $225 and $150 and $75 respectively, are to go to the top four teams with the most points.A $1,000 special bounty award is to be given to the angler who catches the last legal tarpon of the tournament, and it breaks the current 103-pound record of the catch-and-release event's 25-year-history
Contact: Gary Meagher 609617-0026 Robert 609-645-1840
Ocean Beach Club is the perfect place to stay for this event. Call and book you room today! 800.321.7213 Island View, Ocean View and Suites now available.
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