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EXPLORE KEY WEST | | | | | | | Mallory Square Sunset Celebration0 Duval St
Key West,
FL
33040
| | | | | Description: The sunset is, perhaps, Key West's most famous attraction, and this nightly celebration gives folks a great opportunity to see just how magical it can be. Jugglers, fire eaters, mimes and other buskers entertain the crowds as they wait for the "show" to begin. It's best to get there an hour or two early to "take it all in." Festivities are weather-permitting, of course.
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| | | | | | Description: Papa's everywhere when the annual Hemingway Days festivities roll around and it's not because organizers hang up posters and stage events all over Key West honoring the literary legend. No, the true culprit is the riotous Hemingway Look-Alike Contest held at the writer's favorite Duval Street watering hole, Sloppy Joe's. Hemingway's legacy, both as a writer and as an adventurer, is celebrated in other ways during this July event, including a mock "running of the bulls," readings, an arm wrestling contest, and a marlin fishing tourney. Papa'd been proud!
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| Duval and Petronia Sts
Key West,
FL
| | | | | Description: Held in conjunction with the larger Fantasy Fest, this two-day party in Bahama Village is a fun-filled mix of terrific live music, food, drink and merrymaking that celebrates African and Island cultures. In addition to those activities, attendees will also be able to shop vendors' stalls for clothing, beads, art and crafts.
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| | | | | | Description: This 10-day festival draws big crowds each year, providing a boon to local businesses during a time that, once upon a time, saw Key West almost devoid of tourist traffic. Highlighting the city's creative energies, Fantasy Fest features a full slate of themed parties from clothing-optional partying at the Bull & Whistle's rooftop bar to the Caribbean-themed Goombay soirées in Bahama Village. Parades down Duval Street, a pet masquerade, costume shows, a street fair and various art competitions round out the late October fun. For specific times and events, keep your eyes peeled for the program published prior to each festival in "The Key West Citizen." The website is also a good source for dates and locations. Some bars have a cover-charge for the parties and others don't, so plan accordingly.
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| Pirates in Paradise Festival | | | | | Description: If traditional sensibilities don't leave you thinking about swashbucklers, wooden legs, Jolly Rogers and hidden treasure between Thanksgiving and Christmas Well, matey, it's obvious you need to spend the first weekend of December in the Conch Republic, living it up during the annual Pirates in Paradise Festival. Folks really go overboard for this four-day event, which features historical re-enactments, the Village Thieve's Market, literary presentations, a "walk the plank" contest and various parades.
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| Key West House and Garden ToursVarious Locations
Key West,
305-294-9501 | | | | | Description: A true inside look at Key West, the home and garden tour is put on by the Old Island Restoration Foundation and gives visitors a chance to see how residents have restored and redecorated their historic residences. Tickets may be purchased a week prior to the tour you'd like to attend from Key West's Oldest House & Garden at 322 Duval Street, KW-Light Gallery at 534 Fleming Street, TIB Bank branches at 330 Whitehead Street and 3618 N. Roosevelt Blvd., and at the featured homes during tour hours.
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| West Martello Tower
Key West,
FL
305-295-3800 | | | | | Description: This annual sculpture exhibit promises that, even in a tropical island paradise, contemporary art has its niche. Held every year since 1995, Sculpture Key West serves as an artistic statement and a source of pride for people who live and work on the island. The sculptures, which are done by internationally-known artists, are staged in two venues: the West Martello Tower and Fort Zachary Taylor State Park.
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| Conch Shell Blowing Contest0 Duval St
Key West,
FL
305-294-9501 | | | | | Description: Lovingly known as the "Conch Honk," this waterside festival gives those who are full of hot air plenty of chances to toot their own ... um, shells. From kids to seniors, everybody wants to join in the fun, and the event always manages to draw huge crowds that are curious to see what all the hoopla is about. In addition to the contests, the event also features demonstrations, stands with shells for sale, and plenty of coverage by the Conch Republic's media outlets.
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| Key West Songwriters Festival400 Front St
Key West,
FL
33040
| | | | | Description: With stages at the world-famous Hog's Breath Saloon, Sloppy Joe's Bar and other popular Key West watering holes, this festival is a sure-fire bet to draw big crowds and first-rate musicians each year. Past performers have included Wayd Battle, Christi Bauerlee and Dillon Dixon. Some events are free and some are ticketed. Tickets will be available January 1st.
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| | | | | | Description: One of Key West's most well attended and spirited events, PrideFest welcomes and embraces what organizers have dubbed "sea to sea diversity." Indeed, folks from all over the world gay, lesbian and straight converge on the Conch Republic every June, resulting in huge (often-times colorful) turnouts for events like the Street Fair, Rainbow Tea Dance, Mr. PrideFest Contest and PrideFest Parade.
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