New Music Festival Coming to Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, 2025

What a great idea.

If you've never been to Key West, Florida, don't worry about it. Key West is coming to you.

Parrot Heads Listen Up

Starting the Summer of 2025, Key West Days are heading to Hampton Beach. Mark your calendars for August 20 - 23, 2025.

According to the website, keywestdays.com, 12 musicians will bring the island vibe to our little corner of the sand and surf.

Here's How It Began

Key West Days was founded by Dave Hartnett and his wife, Kara Schaake Hartnett. Two well-known business owners on Hampton Beach who decided to live in Key West for the Winter.

Becoming locals of the Island, the Hartnetts became friends with many of the island musicians. They chose 12 of the finest ones to play Hampton Beach this Summer for a brand new music festival.

Here are just a few of the people playing this festival:

Sheldon Benton

That's just a few of the great music you'll discover. If you can't travel to Key West or think you never will, this is a "not to be missed" event.

Hampton Beach is Being Redeveloped

In related news, in case you missed it, last year, the Hampton Beach Village District, according to nhbr.com, voted 3-0 to approve a project by owners of the Casino building to invest $600 million in a redevelopment. A new hotel, a convention center and concert venue has been shown to town officials.

Exciting times for the beach, my friend, exciting times.

Remember the dates, August 20 - 23, 2025. For some of us, it will be the closest we will ever get to Margaritaville. #RIPjimmybuffett