October 2010

October 16, 2010 - FITNESS - Walk the Finish Line With Phil - Phil Woods, 72, has been walking from International Falls, Minnesota to Key West to inspire Americans to get active. Join him at 4pm for the final mile on October 16th and stay for a celebration party at the Southernmost House in Key West from 5:30-7:30. The Key West Southernmost Runners Club is helping to coordinate the event.

October 22-31 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 - Weeklong celebration - Key West's biggest party of the year - with many adult-only events. Events are detailed below. (Rain date, meaning major weather event, for Fantasy Fest 2010 is November 15 - 21, 2010)

October 22, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - 30th Annual Goombay Fest - Stroll down Petronia Street from Duval Street and experience a world of Carribean flavors, street fair merchandise, and throngs of tourists and locals alike. A great time for all, look for live music on the street stage and at Blue Heaven. Starts at 12:00 noon. Ends at midnight. Free event.

October 22, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Royal Coronation Ball - The crowning of King and Queen of Fantasy Fest. Candidate with the largest fundraising benefiting AIDS Help becomes royalty. 6 pm, location to be announced. Call 305-296-6706 for more information.

October 23, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Friend's of Fort Taylor's Vampire Ball - Fort Zachary Taylor is decorated in the spookiest attire at "Key West's Funniest Halloween Haunting." This party features costume contest, music, dancing, food and beverages. Fort. Zachary Taylor State Park (at the end of Southard Street). 7-9 p.m. Cost: adults $13, children 10 & under $10. For more information, call 305-879-0091.

October 23, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - 30th Annual Goombay Fest - Stroll down Petronia Street from Duval Street and experience a world of Carribean flavors, street fair merchandise, and throngs of tourists and locals alike. A great time for all, look for live music on the street stage and at Blue Heaven. Starts at 12:00 noon. Ends at midnight. Free event.

October 25, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Big 'Uns Lunar Lunacy Party - Bar party featuring music, drinks, and "full moon" contest with prizes for best "full moon". Cost is $25 and includes one drink. Location: Big 'Uns Sports Bar, 218 Duval Street - 9pm. Call 305-292-0486 for more information.

October 25, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - 4th Annual Pinking of You! - Decorated Bra Auction - Features local artists decorating bras to be auctioned to benefit Womankind. 6pm; La Te Da 1125 Duval St. Call 305-296-6706 for more information.

October, 26, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Capt. Tony's Party in Plaid - Bar party with attendants dressed in plaid. Offers live music, rum specials, and lively atmosphere. 428 Greene Street. Free event.

October 26, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Official Fantasy Fest Poster Signing Party - Meet this year's poster artist and buy a signed copy of this collector's item. Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel, 430 Duval St, 5 pm.

October 26, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - 28th Annual Headress Ball - Dazzling headresses, created over many months, are worn and displayed in this awe inpiring event. HUGE works of art, each more inventive and imaginitive then the previous. Southernmost Hotel, 1319 Duval Street, Seating begins 7 pm, 8 pm. Buy tickets early as this event sells out. Call 305-296-1520 for tickets.

October 26, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Finnegan's Wake Green Party - Celebrate all things green at Key West's most authentic Irish pub. 7pm, 320 Grinnell Street. Entry is free - so long as you wear green. Call 305-293-0222 for more information.

October 26, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Big 'Uns Locker Room Romp - Bar party with sports costume theme. Prize for "best pom-poms". Cost is $25 and includes one drink. 218 Duval Street - 9pm. Call 305-292-0486 for more information.

October 27, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Big 'Uns "So You Think You're Sexy Enough?" Contest & Party - Nightly bar party with this night's theme dedicated to strip-tease dancing. Admission is $25 and includes your first drink. 218 Duval Street - 9pm. Call 292-0486 for more information.

October 27, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Guy Harvey's White Lace Black Light Event - Bar party at marine-artist's establishment. Guessing from the title, this event might feature everyone glowing purple. 511 Greene St.; 7p.m. Call 305-295-0019 for more information.

October 27, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Pet Masquerade & Parade - Hilarious event that features pets and their owners in costume. Dogs, cats, snakes, ducks, and even a lobster showed up at last year's event. Event is FREE to watch. 4:30 pm, Casa Marina Resort, 1500 Reynolds St.

October 27, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Celebrity Look-a-Like Contest - Plenty of double takes as contestants compete for prizes. Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel, 430 Duval Street. Contestant sign up 8 pm; FREE to watch; FREE to enter.

October 27, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Dungeon of Dark Secrets & Fetishes - Leather & fetish party. - 801 Bourbon Bar; Call (305)293-9800 for more information;9 pm at 801 Duval Street.

October 27, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Fogarty's Red Night - Wear red & party on down at this Duval Street bar. DJ dancing and costume contest. 227 Duval Street - 9pm. $10 per person. Call 305-294-7525 for more information.

October 28, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Cowboy Bill's 4th Annual Git-R-Wet T-Shirt Contest - Contestants compete for prizes in this eye-popping event. 610 1/2 Duval St.; 10 pm; Call 305-295-8219 for tickets and information.

October 28, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Monster's Ball - Swim into a sea of marine life at Key West's famous Green Parrot Bar. Features live music, costume contest, and all night partying. Green Parrot Bar; 601 Whitehead St.; 305-294-6133; 10 pm; FREE

October 28, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Pretenders in Paradise - Like no other costume contest, ENOURMOUS costume creations fill the stage for big dollar prizes. 1 Duval Street, Pier House Resort & Caribbean Spa, 8pm. Call 305-296-4300 for more information and tickets.

October 28, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Sloppy Joe's 27th Annual Toga Party - Sloppy Joe's 27th Annual Toga Party - Dress in a toga (extra points for incorporating this year's Fantasy Fest theme: “Habitat for Insanity.”) Contest at 9:30 pm. If you want to compete, free registration is at 8pm. 201 Duval St.

October 28, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Dante's 4th Annual Halos & Horns Pool Party and Wet T-Shirt Contest - Features prizes, live music, free body painting, and naughty-themed antics. 12pm - 6pm, 951 Caroline Street.

October 28, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Pajama and Lingerie Party - Featuring Playboy model Kristy Morgan. Offers live music and costume contest. Purchase tickets early - event sells out. 10pm at Mangoes, 700 Duval Street, call 305-304-1188 for more information.

October 29, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Pimp and Ho Party - Featuring mega-porn star Ron Jeremy. Costume contest and dancing. Event sells out - purchase tickets early. 10 pm at Redfish Bluefish, 407 Front Street, call 305-304-1188 for more information.

October 29, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Southernmost Sickos and Psychos Costume Contest - 3:00pm – 4:30pm Registration for Costume Contest at the Southernmost Hotel, 4:30PM contest begins. 6pm features Masquerade March 1/2 way party poolside. 1319 Duval Street. Free event.

October 29, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - 9th Annual Living Art Airbrush Expo - The wildest and wackiest in body paint is put on display at this popular and sexy event. Contestants compete for $1500 in prizes while enjoying live entertainment and drinks. 9pm, Ocean Key House, 0 Duval Street. Call 305-295-7045 for more information.

October 29, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Fairvilla Megastore Masquerade March - Wander through Key West's quaint Old Town historic distric with hundreds of other costumed participants. Beverage breaks along the way keep the merriment flowing. Begins at Francis Street & Key West Cemetary at 5pm. FREE.

October 29, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Fantasy Fest Street Fair - From noon to 10pm, Duval Street is closed to traffic as partiers and vendors pack Key West's most famous street. Many are in costume from the Masquerade March. Duval Street.

October 29, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Rum Barrel's 4th Annual Pirate Bash - Dress like a pirate and shake your booty. Prepare to aaaaargh all night. 9pm, Pirate Soul Bar & Restaurant, 528 Front Street. Call 305-292-7862 for more information.

October 29, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - 801 Bourbon Bar Tea Dance - Street party with live DJ, cool drinks, dancers, drag queens and celebrities. 801 Duval Street - 1pm. Call 305-294-4737 for more information. FREE event.

October 29, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Fetish & Fantasy Party - Clothing optional Adults only/Men only party features costume contest & "special" dungeon. Island House - 1129 Fleming St.; 8:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.; call 305-294-6284 for more information.

October 29, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Habitiat for Insanity at Pearl's Rainbow for Women - Features music and dancing at this women-only resort. Contest for hot contestants. $20 includes one drink. 525 United Street - 8pm-11pm. Call 305-292-1450 for more information.

October 30, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Bourbon Street Pub Tea Dance and Balcony Brouhaha - Like parties of old, this event features DJ, dancing on Duval Street, and a cast of Key West's gay and gay-friendly characters. 11am - 5pm. 724 Duval Street. Bourbon Street Pub Complex. Call 305-293-9800. Free for non-VIP seats.

October 30, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Duval Street Promenade - Show off your costume on Duval Street. 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm. FREE event.

October 30, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Epidermal Arts and Torso Tapestries - Tattoo and body paint competition features unique and varied works of body art. Green Parrot Bar; 601 Whitehead St. 3 pm; Call 294-6133 for more information. FREE event.

October 30, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Captain Morgan Fantasy Fest Parade - Key West's biggest party of the year is on Duval Street as creative floats, outrageous costumes, and beads beads beads cover Key West's most famous street. Parade route: starts on Southard Street in Truman Annex, turns left onto Whitehead Street, right on Front Street, and right onto Duval Street where up to 100,000 attendants will be cheering and begging for beads. 7pm. FREE

October 31, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - Children's Day - A family event featuring food, games, arts and crafts and a costume contest for children. Bayview Park at Truman Ave. and Eisenhower Dr. 12:00pm - 5 pm. Call 305-292-8912 for more information.

October 31, 2010 - FANTASY FEST 2010 EVENT - The Fat Lady Sings Tea Dance - Last official event of Fantasy Fest, 4pm - 9pm. LaTeDa, 1125 Duval Street, call (305)296-6706 for more information. $5 per person.

November 2010

November 3, 2010 - MUSIC - Peter Mayer Returns to the Armory - Lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band performs two shows at the Armory - a small venue located in Old Town. Joining Peter on stage will be his brother, bassist and songwriter Jim Mayer, and percussionist R. Scott Bryan, along with several guest artists, both local to Key West, and from points beyond. Peter will be performing songs from his latest release, Goodbye Hello, a collection of Beatles songs re-imagined. There will also be a song list retrospective that reaches back over the 25 years of a career that has included national touring with the Billboard charting trio PM, a solo career with 11 CD's as the Peter Mayer Group, and 20 + years of touring as lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffett.Last year's show sold out in 15 minutes. Tickets are limited to 200 and are $25 ($30 day of show) and will go on sale to the general public on September 17 at 10 pm. VIP tickets which guarantee priority seating will also be available for $40. Show times: 7pm and 10pm. 600 White Street

November 4-7, 2010 - MUSIC - 19th Annual Meeting of the Minds 2010 - Parrothead convention nirvana benefiting charity. Many events are member only. Live shows including members of Jimmy Buffett's band. Who knows - maybe Mr. Buffett himself will show up (not likely). Check out the Margaritaville Street Fest 1pm-6pm on Duval Street (near Fleming Street) which is FREE and open to the public.

November 6-13, 2010 - BIKE - Bubbafest Bike Fest Tours - Newly created and funded bicycle adventure with the focus on manageable rides (average 45 miles per day), fun activities, and oceanfront "resort" camping with most breakfasts and dinners included with registration. Event is limited to the first 125 riders and expected to quickly fill up. Early reservations are suggested. $595 rider fee. For more information, call Bubba at 321-759-3433.

November 7-14, 2010 - SPORTS - 30th Annual Key West World Championship - Considered the pinnacle of offshore powerboat racing. Top powerboat & superboat offshore racers compete for title of World Champion. Spectators line the Key West harbor to see the 100+ mph action.

November 13, 2010 - FISHING - 1st Annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby Series - An effort to control the population of invasive Lionfish, a spiny Pacific fish that is now appearing on our reefs and can displace the local species. Teams of up to 4 people will collect lionfish - competing for Biggest, Smallest, and Most Number of lionfish for a total of $3000 in prizes. Lionfish may be taken by spear, hand net, slurp gun, or hook and line. No chemicals, traps, or other collecting mechanisms are allowed. Protective gloves must be worn when handling lionfish. Registration fees are $100 per team and includes a pair of puncture resistant gloves and two banquet tickets. Mandatory Captain's meeting on November 12, 2010 at 7pm which will discuss how to safetly collect and handle lionfish. For more information, call 305-852-0030.

November 20, 2010 - MUSIC - Reggae Moon-Splash - Reggae superstar Pato Banton comes to Key West for a oceanside concert/festival under the full moon with an 8-piece band, including 3 horns. Also scheduled to perform is Ky-Mani Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, and The Spam Allstars - a Grammy nominated band that fuses latin, funk, hip-hop, and island genres of music. Gates open at 5pm. Truman Annex waterfront (end of Southard Street). Call 305-296-6253 for more information.

December 2010

December 4-5, 2010 - SPORTS - Key West Triathlon - A first for Key West, athletes swim, bike, and run to the upper limits of endurance in this officially sanctioned triathlon. For more information, call 305-294-0693.

December 10-11, 2010- HOLIDAY- Historic Lighted Inn Tours - Self guided tour of historic inns - decorated for the season and featuring art, gourmet food, and beverages. 5:30-8:00pm. $20 tickets may be purchased at Voltaire Books, corner of Eaton Street and Simonton Street.

December 11, 2010 - HOLIDAY - 20th Annual Schooner Wharf Lighted Boat Parade - Vessels of every size and shape deck their hulls and light up the night with their creativity and originality to the delight of locals and visitors alike. Santa Claus has been spotted at the helm, ditching his sleigh for a center console or sailboat with mistletoe hanging from the mast. His first mates have included gingerbread men and the Grinch. Other times, dolphins have replaced cold-weather reindeer, ushering in Santa’s sleigh packed with lighted presents. Festivities start at 6 p.m. with the Gerald Adams Steel Your Heart Band, and the parade begins at 8 p.m. Boats will come into the Key West Bight and pass in front of the judges' stand at Schooner Wharf. Live music all evening with yuletide favorites, plus a traditional ham dinner served from our galley. To register your boat or for more information, please call (305) 292-3302.

December 17-18, 2010- HOLIDAY- Historic Lighted Inn Tours - Self guided tour of historic inns - decorated for the season and featuring art, gourmet food, and beverages. 5:30-8:00pm. $20 tickets may be purchased at Voltaire Books, corner of Eaton Street and Simonton Street.

December 28-29, 2010 - - ARCHITECTURE - 51st Annual House and Garden Tour - Visit 5 Key West homes and tropical gardens. Tickets are $25. Call 305-294-9501 for more information.

December 31, 2010 - CELEBRATION - Key West New Year's Eve - Celebrations include the lowering of the Conch Shell over Sloppy Joe's on lower Duval Street, the lowering of famous Key West drag queen Sushi (riding a huge high-heeled shoe) over the Bourbon Street Complex on upper Duval Street, and the lowering of the "pirate wench" from the mast of a schooner in the Historic Seaport.

2011 Key West Calendar of Events
January 2011

January 6-16, 2011 - LITERATURE - 29th Annual Key West Literary Seminar - This year's theme is The Hungry Muse: An Exploration of Food in Literature. Features readings, conversations, lectures, panel discussions, and parties. Confirmed speakers include Roy Blount Jr.,Frank Bruni, Kate Christensen, Jonathan Gold, Adam Gopnik, Gael Greene, Madhur Jaffrey, Mark Kurlansky, Ruth Reichl, Michael Ruhlman, and Calvin Trillin. For more information call 1-888-293-9291.

January 15, 2011 - SEAFOOD - 6th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival - Created by the local commercial fishermen association, this event features the freshest seafood served picnic style at Bayview Park in Key West. Family-friendly event with live music and vendors. Free to attend. 11am-9pm.

January 17-21, 2011 - SAILING - Premier Racing Presents: Key West 2011 - Known locally in Key West as "race week", this world class sailing competition hosts 24 – 80 foot racing yachts from across the country and around the world as they compete for class championships in this international midwinter sailboat regatta. Call (781) 639-9545 for more information.

January 21-22, 2011 - ARCHITECTURE - 51st Annual House and Garden Tour - Visit 5 Key West homes and tropical gardens. Tickets are $25. Call 305-294-9501 for more information.

January 22, 2011 - HISTORY - Speedway to Sunshing: Flagler's Ocean Railway - Opening for exhibit dedicated to Henry Flagler's railway that came to Key West. Features authentic items from the railway, elaborate recreations of life aboard the train, and films and images from the era. 5:30pm-7:30pm. 281 Front Street. Call 305-295-6616 for more information.

January 27-30, 2011 - FOOD - Key West Food & Wine Festival - Budding festival celebrating Key West's culinary delights and excellence . Offers tastings, seminars, and island events. Call 800-474-4319 for more information.

January 29-30, 2011 - ARTS - The 26th Key West Craft Show - Over 100 craft artists in Old Town Key West display art and crafts from wood, clay, fabric, metal and more! Whitehead Street & Caroline Street. 10-5 daily, FREE and open to the public. For more information, call 305-294-1243.

January 2011

February 18-19, 2011 - ARCHITECTURE - 51st Annual House and Garden Tour - Visit 5 Key West homes and tropical gardens. Tickets are $25. Call 305-294-9501 for more information

February 19, 2011 - HISTORY - Key West Harry S. Truman Little White House Foundation Fundraiser - Clifton Truman Daniel ( Truman's grandson), Margaret Hoover ( Hoover's great granddaughter – also Fox News person), John Avalon ( Margaret Hoover’s husband and CNN news person), Susan Ford Bales (Ford’s daughter), and a few others are going to talk about growing up in a presidential family. C-Span plans to broadcast it. It is Saturday night on the Little White House lawn, 111 Front Street. More details to follow, but should be a very interesting program. Call 305-294-9911 for more information.

February 26-27, 2011 - ARTS - The 46th Annual Old Island Days Art Festival - Over 100 Artists in Old Town Key West show watercolors, oil, acrylics, sculpture, art jewelry and more on Whitehead & Caroline Streets. 10-5 daily, FREE and open to the public. For more information, call 305-294-1243.

January 2011

March 5, 2011 - LOCAL COLOR - 48th Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest - Watch enthusiastic contestants, from children to seniors, pucker up and demonstrate their shell-blowing talents. No cost to enter or to compete, and no experience is necessary. Conch shells are available for purchase for those who do not have their own. Contestants are encouraged to register for the event at the Oldest House from 11:30 to 1:00 pm on or before the day of the event. For further information call 395-294-9501.

March 15, 2011 - RUNNING - 5th Annual Sombrero Beach Run - 10K Run & 5K Walk Run in the Florida Keys. The 15K Challenge registers you in both the 10K & 5K Run and makes you eligible for awards and prizes in the 15K Category only. Overall prize for the 15K male/female winners is $500 cash. If you are looking for a truly special run/walk for your vacation in paradise, this race has it all. Kick off Friday night with a pre-registration party poolside at Sombrero Resort. Food and drink will be available. Race day be swept away with entertainment by DJ Tito, runners breakfast, after race lunch, drinks, ice cold beer, trophies, custom t-shirts, raffles all at the spectacular setting of Sombrero Beach. Sombrero Beach, Marathon (Mile Marker 51). Call 305-289-9868 for more information.

March 18-19, 2011 - ARCHITECTURE - 51st Annual House and Garden Tour - Visit 5 Key West homes and tropical gardens. Tickets are $25. Call 305-294-9501 for more information.

April 2011

April 9, 2011 - RUNNING - 30th Annual 7-Mile Bridge Run - One of the most unique running races in the world. 1500 runners from around the world race across the largest bridge of the Overseas Highway. According to organizers: "If you are interested in running this race, send in a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (business size) to request an application. To make it fair, all requests for applications will be mailed out exactly at the same time early in February 2011. Do not procrastinate sending in your request. Once the applications are mailed out, we stop the requests. We accept up to the first 1500 correctly filled out applications that are returned. The run fills up within two days after mailing so be ready to get your application filled out correctly with fee enclosed and mailed back ASAP. You may want to consider sending your prepaid self-addressed USPS overnight mail to receive your application and return it the same way. The fee for 2011 has not been determined yet. The 7-Mile Bridge Run is put on by THE MARATHON RUNNERS CLUB, a small group of individuals who put this event together for local youth organizations. Send your request to: Marathon Runners Club, P.O. Box 500110, Marathon, FL 33050. For more information, call (305) 395-7040.

April 18, 2011 - FOOD - 16th Annual Taste of Key West - More than fifty Key West restaurants offer delicious tapas-sized portions along the Truman waterfront - each taste costing between $3 - $8. Always well attended, this lively event will have you bouncing from cuisine to cuisine, all the while enjoying the generous selection of fine wines available in a commerative wine glass. Car traffic is usually heavy - so come by bike or foot and breeze on past the cars lined up. Or take the Old Town Trolley, offering free transportation for the event, starting at 5:30 pm at the Pier House (1 Duval Street), with stops at the Westin, La Concha, corner of Simonton & South Street, and the Casa Marina Resort. Trolley runs every 30 minutes until last departure from Truman Waterfront Park at 9pm. Admission to event is FREE. Food tickets sold in $1 increments.

April 22 - May 11, 2011 - LOCAL COLOR - 29th Annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration - Celebration of Key West's "seceding where others failed". Event highlights include drag (queen) races on Duval Street, and the infamous bloody battle in Key West harbor where Conch Republic vessels toss stale cuban bread at Coast Guard vessels and each other in a mock secession. For more information call 305-296-0213.

April 27 - May 1, 2011 - MUSIC - 16th Annual Key West Songwriter's Festival - Features more than one-hundred top songwriters performing at a variety of venues in Key West.

May 2011

May 1, 2011 - GOLF - 6th Annual "Tiger In The Woods Golf Tournament" - Held at the Key West Golf course and presented by the Key West Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 305-294-5232.

June 2011

June 24-26, 2011 - FISHING - Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby - Fishing tournament focusing on Key West's favorite summertime offshore species: dolphin fish ( a.k.a. mahi-mahi or dorado). For more information, call 305-304-7674.

July 2011

July 4, 2011 - INDEPENDENCE DAY - Key West Fireworks - Dazzling fireworks show is launched from the White Street pier on the south side of the island of Key West. Begins shortly after sunset. Popular tradition is to view the fireworks from the water aboard a boat. More information and reservations for boat options at Key West July 4th Fireworks Cruises.

July 21, 2011 - HEMINGWAY - 31st Annual Hemingway Days - Weeklong celebration of Ernest Hemingway, who lived in Key West during the 1930s. Events include running of the bulls, Hemingway look-a-alike contest, short-story contest directed by Hemingway's granddaughter, and billfish tournament.

July 27-28, 2011 -- FISHING - Lobster Mini-Sport Season - Two-day event draws hundreds of sometimes frenzied recreational boaters in search of Florida lobster. Many rules apply, including: Bag limit: 6 per person per day for Monroe County. Possession limit - on the water: equal to the daily bag limit. Possession limit - off the water: equal to the daily bag limit on the first day, and double the daily bag limit on the second day. Possession limits are enforced on and off the water. Minimum size limit: must be larger than 3" carapace, measured in the water. A reminder that possession and use of a measuring device is required at all times, and night diving is prohibited in Monroe County (only during the sport season). Florida Salwater Fishing License plus lobster endorsement/stamp required. Please respect other boaters, stay away from shorelines, ecological reserves, no-take zones, and canals, use a dive flag, and do no harm to the sensitive coral and eco-system. Call Florida Fish & Wildlife (FWC) at 305-289-2320 for more information.

August 2011

August 7, 2011 - SEAFOOD - Key West Lobster Fest - Everyone will be partying on Duval Street, except the lobsters. Marking the official opening of lobster season, this crustacean-focused event features street fairs, live music, and arts & crafts. Street fair with free live concert on Saturday, noon-11pm, lower Duval Street.

September 2011

September 6 - 11, 2011 - GAY/LESBIAN - Womenfest Key West - Lesbians and friends converge on Key West for a week of activities, including late night dancing, pool parties, comedy shows, sunset sails, competitive bull riding, and lots of music. Call 305-294-4603 for more information.