Some of the United States’ leading “trop rock” bands, including members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, will be featured at Fins in Paradise, a tropical summer celebration staged by Hawks Cay Resort Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 15-18.
Plans include a weekend packed with live entertainment, tropical food and beverage treats, pool parties and fun activities – all taking place on the resort’s grounds, located at 61 Hawks Cay Blvd. on Duck Key.
Events begin Thursday, Aug. 15, when guests checking in can attend a welcome reception with Hawks Cay staff and members of the bands that will perform throughout the weekend.
Both Friday and Saturday feature tropical smash pool parties with attractions that include limbo and hula hoop contests, tailgate costume contests and Jimmy Buffett look-alike contests.
South Florida trop rockers Jimmy Stowe and the Stowaways entertain from noon to 3 p.m. poolside Friday and Saturday. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., family trio and Coral Reefer Band members Peter, Brendan and Jim Mayer will perform on the Oasis Cay Stage. Cap off the evenings with the Fins in Paradise party featuring Gary Roland and the Landsharks Band from 7 to 10 p.m., scheduled both nights.
Special dining options for lunch and dinner follow Buffett-inspired themes, including “I Will Play for Gumbo,” “Boats, Beaches and Pitas” and more.
To add an extra splash of color to the festivities, Nancy Blauers, senior designer for Buffett’s iconic Margaritaville, will create live art poolside during the Friday and Saturday events.
Trop rock fans can either book a resort stay to enjoy the full slate of activities or purchase general admission daily resort passes.
More information is at hawkscay.com/fins-in-paradise.
