Key West Festivals & Events

Month of May, 2007

November 01 to May 31, in Key West
Key West Old Island Days
The season's events include an art festival, crafts show, conch shell blowing contest and house and garden tours celebrating Key West culture and history.
Contact: (305) 294-9501

January 12 to May 31, in Key West
Photo Panoramas by C.J. Groth
New photos by C.J. Groth are to be presented at Guild Hall Gallery on Duval Street.
Contact: (305) 394-4128

April 29 to May 03, in Key West
Tarponian Tournament
Anglers are to pursue the mighty silver kings of the Keys.
Contact: (215) 542-1492
Email: dbreznicky@breznickyassociates.com

May 02 to May 06, in Key West
Key West Songwriters' Festival
The 12th-annual showcase of musical magic features America's foremost performing songwriters, with concerts staged in intimate, island settings. The festival is presented by the Hog's Breath Saloon.
Contact: (305) 296-4222

May 17 to May 19, in Key West
Shell Key West Challenge
Highly-skilled anglers are to pursue a variety of offshore fish to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute.
Contact: (305) 849-1437
Email: cblaylock1@aol.com

May 26, in Key West
Yamaha Dolphin Masters Invitational
Experienced offshore captains are to lead the chase for the colorful and acrobatic dolphin fish and a hefty first prize.
Contact: (305) 296-7511
Email: johnstuempfig@clearchannel.com

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Month of June in Key West

January 18 to June 30, in Key West
" Beyond the Frame, Impressionism Revisited" Sculpture Exhibit
In this exhibit at the Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House, 281 Front St., sculptor J. Seward Johnson, Jr., presents large-scale three-dimensional interpretations of 19th-century paintings.
Contact: (305) 296-6616, extension 12

June 01 to June 09, in Key West
PrideFest Key West
This festival honors diversity, openness and freedom in the city that is consistently recognized as one of the world's top gay and lesbian vacation destinations.
Contact: (305) 292-3223

June 09 to June 11, in Key West
Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium
Key West’s political history is highlighted in panel discussions, a reception and tours of the Little White House where former President Harry Truman worked and relaxed during his time in office.
Contact: (305) 294-9911

June 16 to June 17, in Key West
Swordfish Event of the Key West Fishing Tournament Series
Anglers are to vie to achieve the most releases of swordfish during this overnight tournament.
Contact: (305) 295-6601; (800) 970-9056
Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com

June 17 to June 19, in Key West
Fifth Annual Mercury/IGFA Junior Angler World Championship Tournament
Children ages 5 to 16, are to compete in this all-release championship after winning one of over 30 qualifying fishing tournaments. The young anglers fish for 23 eligible species.
Contact: (954) 927-2628
Email: pgaube@igfa.org.

June 22 to June 24, in Key West
Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby
Anglers are to compete to catch dolphin fish, a plentiful summertime treat off the Keys, to raise money for college scholarships.
Contact: (305) 296-7511
Email: johnstuempfig@clearchannel.com

June 30, in Key West
Conch Republic Ladies Dolphin Tournament
This competition is for women only although male captains and mates are allowed. The event includes large cash prizes.
Contact: (305) 296-7511
Email: johnstuempfig@clearchannel.com

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Month of July in Key West

July 17 to July 20, in Key West
Del Brown Invitational Permit Tournament
Fly fishing for that other famous fish of the tropical shallows in honor of the late angling pioneer Del Brown, who caught and released more than 500 permit off the Keys.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com

July 18 to July 21, in Key West
Key West Marlin Tournament
Anglers are to hunt for the mightiest of the offshore species in the same waters plied by novelist Ernest Hemingway. The event conincides with Key West’s annual Hemingway Days Festival.
Contact: (305) 292-2710

July 19 to July 22, in Key West
Hemingway Days Festival
This twenty-seventh annual event celebrates the legendary author’s work and lifestyle. The event comprises literary readings, a short story competition, a museum exhibit, a fishing tournament and the Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest.
Contact: (305) 296-2388; (305) 294-0320 (literary)

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Month of August in Key West

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Month of September in Key West

September 04 to September 09, in Key West
Womenfest
This lesbian-oriented festival features art shows, sailing and snorkeling, comedy performances and other activities.
Contact: (800) 535-7797

September 07 to September 09, in Key West
Mercury Redbone Celebrity S.L.A.M. (Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters) Celebrity Tournament
This the first of the annual fall Redbone Trilogy events that raise money to fight cystic fibrosis. Top anglers and celebrities are to target tarpon, permit and bonefish with light tackle.
Contact: (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com

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Month of October in Key West

October 19 to October 20, in Key West
Goombay Festival
Held in Key West's historic Bahama Village neighborhood, the lively Goombay is known for its island-style food, handmade African arts and crafts, nonstop live entertainment and dancing in the streets.
Contact: (305) 797-7225

October 19 to October 28, in Key West
29th Annual Fantasy Fest
“ Gnomes, Toads and White Rabbit Tea Parties” is the theme for this outrageous 10-day celebration with a packed schedule of costume competitions, promenades and street fairs, and a grand parade featuring marching groups and lavish floats.
Contact: (305) 296-1817

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Month of November in Key West

November 04 to November 11, in Key West
Key West World Championship
High-speed powerboats continue Key West's longstanding tradition in a challenge described as the Indianapolis 500 of powerboat racing.
Contact: (305) 296-6166

November 29 to December 02, in Key West
Pirates in Paradise 2007
Historic Key West and Fort Taylor are transformed into a pirates’ stronghold with more than 150 pirate entertainers. Tall ships, sea battles, arts and crafts, pirate sails, a living history encampment and nonstop entertainment celebrate Key West’s maritime history.
Contact: (305) 296-9694

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Month of December in Key West

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