Choose from 3 different talks on the history or Key Limes in the Florida Keys.
Friday, July 5th 9:30AM | The Fascinating History of Key Lime Pie
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$20 approx. 45 minutes
Which Key Lime Pie ingredient was created to stop sexual urges? What do Key Lime Pie and the Alamo have in common? Where can you really find the best Key Lime Pie in town? Join festival co-founder, chef and food writer, David Sloan to find out during his lively talk on the fascinating history of Key Lime Pie.
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Saturday, July 6th 9:30AM | Key Lime Planting & Propagation
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$20 approx. 45 minutes
Join Key West Celebrity Chef Paul Menta and Grimal Grove's Grove Master, Patrick Garvey for an informative talk on planting and propagation of the KEy Lime. Ticket includes a free pack of Key Lime seeds to grow your own trees.
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Sunday, July 7th 9:30AM | The Keys' First Key Limes
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$20 approx. 45 minutes
What roles did arsenic poisoning play in Key Lime history? Who introduced Key Limes to the Keys? How did the Key Lime get its name? Join beloved author and Keys historian, Brad Bertelli for a fascinating talk about the introduction of our favorite citrus to paradise and the fascinating life and death of botanist Henry Perrine on Indian Key. Brad Bertelli is Curator of The Florida Keys History & Discovery Center.