Celebrate the oceans at REEF Fest! Each evening features different social event, including:
REEF Sustainers Appreciation Gathering -- Wednesday, Oct. 15 -- Invitation Only
Open House Welcome Gathering -- Thursday, Oct. 16 at REEF Ocean Exploration Center
REEF Fest Happy Hour Social -- Friday, Oct. 17 at REEF Ocean Exploration Center
For the Love of the Sea Celebration -- Saturday, Oct. 18 at 103674 Overseas Hwy, Bayfront property next to Quiescence Diving Services -- Tickets Required
The Open House and Happy Hour Social are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested. For the Love of the Sea is a ticketed event. Tickets may be purchased during REEF Fest registration.
For the Love of the Sea Celebration
Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
Time: 5:00-8:30 pm
Location: 103674 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037, an outdoor waterfront venue located next to Quiescence Diving Services on Key Largo's Blackwater Sound
Enjoy food, drinks, and a beautiful sunset over the waters of Florida Bay. Mingle with fellow ocean lovers and browse the silent auction benefiting REEF's marine conservation programs. Tickets include dinner and an open bar including signature cocktails, local craft beer from Florida Keys Brewing Company, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Tickets may be purchased when you register online for REEF Fest. Discounted tickets are available for $95 per person until August 15, and then increase to $125 per person.
No pets please.
Cancellation Policy: Due to the nature of REEF Fest and the number of guests who attend, no refunds are available for cancellation or no shows at For the Love of the Sea.
For the Love of the Sea Menu
Our catering partner Key Largo Conch House has put together a delicious menu for this year's event, including:
Passed Appetizers
Chicken skewers with pineapple rum sauce
Spanakopita
Jackfruit cakes
Mini meatballs
Dinner Stations - served buffet style
Tropical vegan curry stir fry, mojo chicken, tropical salad, sweet plantains, black beans
Roast pork, mac and cheese, roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables
Grilled mahi-mahi with pineapple salsa, rice, watermelon mint salad
Sustainers Appreciation Gathering
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Location: Will be emailed to Sustainers
To show our appreciation for REEF’s most dedicated and generous supporters, members of the Sustainers Club are invited to join the REEF staff and Board of Trustees at this oceanfront event hosted at a private venue. Beer, wine, and a delicious spread of food will round out the evening, as we celebrate the important marine conservation work we’ve made possible together this year.
*This is an invitation-only event for REEF Sustainers. For more information on joining the Sustainers Club, visit this page or email giving@REEF.org.