# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Cheese Burger Beach Battle and Tribute Concert
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Cheeseburger Beach Battle and Tribute Concert
📅 Thursday, September 3 · 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Southernmost on the Beach · 508 South St, Key West

🕒 Event Timeline

— 4:30 PM — Gates open · bars & food available
— 5:00–7:00 PM — Burger tasting & voting
— 5:30 PM — Live music: Gypsies in the Palace
— 7:15 PM — Voting closes
— 7:45 PM — Winner announced

Who makes the best hamburger with cheese in a tropical place? You be the judge—right on the beach.

Join us for a lively, toes-in-the-sand showdown where some of Key West’s favorite restaurants and caterers go head-to-head, each serving up their take on the ultimate tropical cheeseburger. Sample your way through the competition, cast your vote, and help decide who takes the title.

Returning to defend their crown is Surly Siren—but this year they’ll face serious competition, including Margaritaville serving side by side, plus a lineup of contenders ready to bring their best. It’s anyone’s game.

Set against the backdrop of the ocean at sunset, this is more than a tasting—it’s a full-on beach party. Grab a drink, feel the breeze, and settle in as Jimmy Buffett tribute band Gypsies in the Palace takes the stage with a set of classic island favorites to keep the energy going all evening.

🎟️ Tasting tickets are limited to just 300 and will sell out—this is one you don’t want to miss.

Contestants Include (subject to change & additions):

🍔 Hogfish Bar & Grill

🍔 Salty Chef Catering – Chef Juan

🍔 Doc’s on Duval

🍔 Southernmost Beach Café

🍔 Surly Siren (defending champion)

🍔 Margaritaville Café

🍔 Great Events Catering – Chef Dave

🍔 Ocean’s Edge

🍔 Mac's Place

Did you know two of this year's contenders share a remarkable piece of Key West history? When the original Margaritaville Café opened in 1987, Jimmy Weekley of Fausto's Food Palace created the custom beef blend that became its signature Cheeseburger in Paradise. Years later, Bobby Mongelli asked Weekley to craft another signature blend for Hogfish Bar & Grill—a recipe inspired by the original but with its own twist. Which one will earn your vote? You'll have to taste them all to find out.

✨ Beach vibes · Live music · Great food
🌴 Tropical attire encouraged · Flip flops welcome
⚠️ No outside food or alcohol · No pets
🪑 Low-back chairs & blankets permitted (limited rentals available)

“All events not affiliated with or endorsed by Jimmy Buffett’s Estate or Margaritaville Enterprises.”
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/key-west/cheese-burger-beach-battle-and-tribute-concert/200030165761837
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music, food-drinks, contests, parties
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 189

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Key West
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Southernmost Beach Resort
- **lat**: 24.54813
- **long**: -81.79663
- **full address**: Southernmost Beach Resort, 1319 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040-3131, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Cheese Burger Beach Battle and Tribute Concert being held?
  - **A:** Cheese Burger Beach Battle and Tribute Concert takes place on Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Southernmost Beach Resort, 1319 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040-3131, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Cheese Burger Beach Battle and Tribute Concert?
  - **A:** Cheese Burger Beach Battle and Tribute Concert is organized by Just A Few Friends Key West.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Just A Few Friends Key West's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Just A Few Friends Key West a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Just A Few Friends Key West has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Cheese Burger Beach Battle and Tribute Concert is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Key West, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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