Celebrate the oceans at REEF Fest! Each evening features different social event, including:
REEF Sustainers Appreciation Gathering -- Wednesday, Oct. 14 -- Invitation Only
Citizen Science Programs & Workshops (Schedule & Details TBA) -- Thursday, Oct. 15 at REEF Ocean Exploration Center
REEF Fest Seminars & Social -- Friday, Oct. 16 at REEF Ocean Exploration Center
For the Love of the Sea Celebration -- Saturday, Oct. 17 at 103674 Overseas Hwy, Bayfront property next to Quiescence Diving Services -- Tickets Required
The Citizen Science Program & Workshops and Seminars & 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.
Sustainers Appreciation Gathering
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14
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.
Citizen Science Programs & Workshops (Schedule & Details TBA)
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: TBD
Location: REEF Campus (98300 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037)
We're kicking off REEF Fest with a Citizen Science Programs & Workshops! Before you head out for dinner, drop by to visit the Ocean Exploration Center and REEF Campus to discover more and get hands-on experience of REEF programs. Local craft beer, wine, and a selection of beverages will be available. This event is free to attend.
REEF Fest Seminars & Social
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: TBD, followed by evening seminar presentation at TBD.
Location: REEF Ocean Exploration Center (98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037)
Enjoy a fun happy hour gathering between REEF Fest seminars. Following the social, we will head back inside the auditorium to enjoy a presentation from one of our REEF Fest guest speakers.
For the Love of the Sea Celebration
Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
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 alongside 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. Tickets are $95 per person (early bird) before rising to $125 per person on August 15.
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