Celebrate the oceans at REEF Fest! Each evening features different social event, including:
REEF Sustainers Appreciation Gathering -- Wednesday, Oct. 16 -- Invitation Only
Open House Welcome Gathering -- Thursday, Oct. 17 at REEF Campus
REEF Fest Happy Hour Social -- Friday, Oct. 18 at Murray Nelson Government Center
For the Love of the Sea Celebration -- Saturday, Oct. 19 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 registration is requested. For the Love of the Sea is a ticketed event. Tickets may be purchased during REEF Fest registration.
Open House Welcome Gathering
Date: Thursday, Oct. 17
Time: 4:30-6:30 pm
Location: REEF Campus (98300 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037)
We're kicking off REEF Fest with our annual REEF Campus Open House! Before you head out for dinner, drop by the historic Headquarters building, walk the Native Plants Trail, and tour the Interpretive Center while mingling with fellow conservationists. Local craft beer and wine will be available.
REEF Fest Happy Hour Social
Date: Friday, Oct. 18
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm, followed by evening seminar presentation from 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Murray Nelson Government Center (102050 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037)
Mingle with friends while enjoying happy hour food and drinks and browsing a pop-up shop filled with REEF gear. 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. 19
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 with local craft beer from Florida Keys Brewing Company, wine, liquor and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages. The evening's menu was crafted just for REEF Fest by Little Moir's Hibiscus strEATery, a top South Florida restaurant and caterer. The menu includes a variety of appetizers, plus salad and dinner stations.
Tickets may be purchased when you register online for REEF Fest. Discounted tickets are available for $95 per person until September 27, and then increase to $105 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, catered by Little Moir's Hibiscus strEATery
Appetizers
'Leftovers Style' Brussels Sprouts
Roasted red peppers, red onion, gorgonzola, parmesan cheese, red wine vinaigrette
Wild Mushroom & Cauliflower Tacos
Crispy pineapple and chayote slaw, smoked pepper caramel
Falafel balls with Tzatziki sauce
Vegan Poke Spoons
Red cabbage, cilantro, lime, edamame, watermelon, avocado, soy and sesame seeds
Salad Station
326 Salad
Greens, mixed berries, carrots, red onion, candied curried almonds, orange white balsamic dressing
Asian Slaw
Cabbage, onion, bell pepper, ginger sesame dressing
Spicy Melon Salad
Dinner Stations
Sweet Potato Crusted Avocado and Portobello
Greens, green beans, tomatoes, red onions, mangos, key lime and garlic dressing, and sambal aioli
Indoroni Pasta - "Grown Up Mac and Cheese"
Homemade cheese sauce, fried garlic, red onion, and sriracha, served with and without chicken
Caribbean Jerk Chicken Wraps
Served with pineapple slaw
Salsa Verde Veggie Bowl
Coconut rice, black beans, sweet plantains, avocado pico de gallo
Dessert
Coffee service from Kaldi's Coffee
Selection of sweet treats
Sustainers Appreciation Gathering
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16
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.