2009 Schedule of Events
Daily Diversions
Fantasy Cyber Souvenirs
Visit the Fantasy Fest Store anytime at www.fantasyfest.net for memorabilia that makes the fantasy a reality! Official posters, t-shirts, and limited addition medallions. To purchase the Official 2009 t-shirt please call Keyboard Advertising at 305-292-9315.
HAPPY HOUR ON THE USS MOHAWK OR HAUNTING OF FORT TAYLOR
Enjoy a daily happy hour at the USS Mohawk in the Truman Annex or experience the Haunting of Fort Taylor 2009! Its guaranteed to make your spine tingle as the shockingly true tales of the island's frightening past come to life before your eyes! Oct. 23rd - 30th Doors open at 7pm. Goto: http://hauntedkeywestfort.com for pricing and special activities.
INDECENT EXPOSURE
Party like Adam and Eve day and night at the Garden of Eden, clothing optional rooftop bar, above the Bull 7 Whistle on the corner of Caroline and Duval in the 200 block. Body painting; Open 10 am to 4 am everyday; $
KEYSTIX.COM
Visit Keystix.com year round for tickets to concerts, comedy, Broadway musicals and special events in Key West. WWW.KEYSTIX.COM or 305-295-7676
Friday, October 23
GOOMBAY
Tastes, sights and sounds of the
Caribbean in Bahama Village, located
at Duval and Petronia streets. The
lively street party continues
Saturday! Noon - midnight; FREE
ROYAL CORONATION BALL
Meet Key West’s Royal Family and vote
for the King and Queen of Fantasy Fest
2008; a benefit for AIDS Help, Inc.;La Te Da 1125 Duval St.; 305-296-6706; Suggested donation
Saturday, October 24
GOOMBAY
The party continues in Bahama Village!
Noon - midnight; FREE
VAMPIRE'S BALL SPONSORED BY ALBERTSON'S
All vampires sink your teeth into this tropical Transylvania! While mingling amongst the neonates and mortals visit The Haunting of Fort Taylor 2009! Fantasy, mystery, and fun await you on this enchanted evening! Music, dancing, food, and drinks sponsored by Albertson's. Costume contest with fabulous prizes! Haunting of Fort Taylor opens at 8pm. The best Party from Ghost to Ghost!; FT. Zachary Taylor at the end of Southard; 7-9 p.m.; www.hauntedkeywestfort.com
Monday, October 26
PINKING OF YOU!
Looking for an outrageous costume idea for Fantasy Fest? Want to partake in a wildly fun event where you can mingle with local celebrities and bid on one-of-a-kind bra inspired creations? The Third Annual “Pinking of You” Decorated Bra Auction promises to be a great time for a great cause. Local artists transform bras into works of art which are then modeled during a live auction to the highest bidder. You never know what you might see—drag queens sporting brassieres made of money or dames donning feathered bra purses! All money raised will be donated to WomanKind, inc. to provide breast cancer education and early detection through clinical breast exams.; 6pm; La Te Da 1125 Duval St. (Special thanks to the Bolanowskis)
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
A leather fetish party that’s
definitely not for the timid or shy!;
801 Bourbon Bar;(305)293-9800;9 pm;$
Tuesday, October 27
CAPT. TONY'S PARTY IN PLAID
Swing into Fantasy Fest at legendary
Capt. Tony's Saloon! Explore your
fantasies in naughty or nice plaid
attire. Meet new friends, enjoy live
music and rum specials all night long;
www.capttonyssaloon.com;428 Greene
St.; 9pm; FREE
REDDY ICE FANTASY FAÇADE ™ COMPETITION
Festively decorated homes and
businesses compete for cold cash! To
enter, call 305-296-5334
FREE OFFICIAL FANTASY FEST POSTER SIGNING PARTY
Meet-n-greet the award-winning artist of this year's poster. Get up close and personal while having a lively libation; Crowne Plaza La Concha
Hotel; 430 Duval St.; 5 pm; posters for sale.
27th ANNUAL HEADDRESS BALL
Elaborate Headdress Contest, Show featuring live entertainment, and Party. This year’s theme is Heroes and Villains with Prizes for Best Headdress; (costumes not judged) $1,000 first; $300 second; $200 third; Reserved Tables VIP for 4- $320 or $270; standing/ open seating in rear $40. Southernmost Hotel, 1319 Duval Street, Seating begins 7 pm, 8 pm Curtain; WWW.KEYSTIX.COM or 305-296-1520; This event sells out; Please purchase tickets early.
FINNEGAN'S WAKE GREEN PARTY
Come celebrate the ultimate Irish
party! Wear your green and
receive NO COVER;8 pm; 320 Grinnell
St.; 305-293-0222; www.keywestirish.com
Wednesday, October 28
WKEY PET MASQUERADE & PARADE
A magical carousel of frisky pets and
playful owners delightfully disguised
and ready to frolic for fame and
fortune; Registration for competition
is at 4:30 pm; FREE to watch; $25 to
enter; benefits Lower Keys Friends of
Animals; Casa Marina Resort & Beach Club; 1500 Reynolds St.
CELEBRITY LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST
Do people always tell you that you remind them of someone famous? Well then this is your event! Imitators of the famous and fabled vie for cash and prizes; Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel; 430 Duval St.; Contestant sign up 8 pm; FREE to watch; FREE to enter.
22nd ANNUAL HOMEMADE BIKINI CONTEST & BEACH PARTY
Hog's Breath Saloon proudly presents
the 22nd Annual Fantasy Fest Homemade
Bikini Contest and Beach Party.
Details of the contest are at
www.hogsbreath.com; 400 Front St.; 305-
296-4222; 10 pm; $
FOGARTY'S RED NIGHT
Fogarty's 8th Annual Red Party! Don't
miss this often imitated, but never
duplicated party; Costume Contest;
Door Prizes; Live DJ; 227 Duval
St.;305-294-7525; $
Thursday, October 29
COWBOY BILL'S 3RD ANNUAL GIT-R-WET T-SHIRT CONTEST
Catch the hottest ladies competing for
$1,500 in cash prizes in this over-the-
top competition. Contestants model
the finest in creative cotton wet t-
shirt apparel. DJ Bill Hoebee MC's all
the wild festivities. See the action
live at www.CowboyBillsKW.com
610 1/2 Duval St.; 10 pm; 295-8219;
VIP seating available, Door Charge;
WWW.KEYSTIX.COM
MONSTER'S BALL
Sea serpents, mermaids and other
bizarre creatures of the deep! What
lurks below and who's dancing on the
reef? Dive into this annual costume
party and explore some surreal
fantasies and some-too-real fantasies
that should perhaps remain submerged!
Green Parrot Bar; 601 Whitehead St.; 505-294-6133; www.greenparrot.com; 10 pm; FREE
PRETENDERS IN PARADISE
The legendary costume competition with
$10,000 in cash and prizes! Combining
extraordinary creative genius and
performing energy, this year's event
promises to be eye popping
entertainment; Pier House Resort &
Caribbean Spa, beachside;
www.pierhouse.com; 8pm; $
SLOPPY JOE’S 26TH ANNUAL TOGA PARTY
“Still The Best Ancient Roman Party
In Town!” To enter contest,
contestants must be dressed in toga
and are encouraged to dress in Fantasy
Fest theme “Villains, Vixens, and Vampires.” Three divisions: Groups/Couples $500 first place; Men’s $250 first place; and Women’s first place $250. Free to enter contest; registration at 8:00 pm and contest begins at 9:30 pm; Door charge; www.sloppyjoes.com; 201 Duval St.
DANTE'S 3RD ANNUAL HALOS & HORNS POOL PARTY AND WET T-SHIRT CONTEST
Free Body Painting, Super Food and Drink specials, Great Give-aways, Live Music with Caffeine Carl & The Buzz, our unique stage in the center of the POOL, and lot's of $$$$ to give away; Whether you wear the halo of an ANGEL or prefer devilish Horns, come strut your STUFF @DANTE'S 3rd annual HALOS&HORNS pool party and wet t-shirt contest. The Party starts at Noon and goes till 6:00, Pole Dancing starts at 4:30, @ Dante's Restaurant & Raw Bar, 951 Caroline St, next to the Ferry Terminal; Call 305-293-5123 for more details or to sign up for the contest!!
PAJAMA AND LINGERIE PARTY
The hottest Playboy model in the world Kristy Morgan from the reality TV show "Tila Tequila" encourages you to dress sexy for this skimpy affair. Enter the $700 Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe look-a-like contest, plus enjoy guest D.J.'s live. This event is guaranteed to sell out.;Purchase advance VIP tickets online at WWW.KEYSTIX.COM;Mangoes; 700 Duval Street; 305-304-1188; 10 pm; $$
Friday, October 30
PIMP AND HO PARTY
America's #1 movie star, Ron Jeremy,
invites you to come fulfill your
fantasy at this exotic dance party.
Enter the $700 Mr. Pimp and Ms. Ho
costume contest, plus enjoy guest
D.J.'s live. This event is guaranteed
to sell out. Purchase advance VIP
tickets online at WWW.KEYSTIX.COM;
Redfish Bluefish; 407 Front Street;
305-304-1188; 10 pm; $$
HEAVEN & HELL COSTUME CONTEST
All Angels and Demons are hereby summoned to enter Heaven or Hell’s Gates at Southernmost Hotel’s Annual Costume Contest Friday, October 30th from 4-6 pm, a pre-event to the half-way party of the Masquarade March. Wander through the pearly gates and step into the realms of Heaven or Hell at the Southernmost Hotel where all is relaxing and peaceful, or is it? See where your temptations take you.
www.southernmostresorts.com;
Southernmost Hotel; 1319 Duval St.;
FREE
9TH ANNUAL LIVING ART AIRBRUSH EXPO
Contestants will use the human form as
a living canvas for artistic
expression in competition for more
than $1,500; drink specials and live
entertainment; Sunset Pier at Ocean
Key Resort; Painting and Partying
Start at Sunset; judging begins at 9
pm; 305-295-7045; $
FAIRVILLA MEGASTORE MASQUERADE MARCH
Join the crowd as they parade through
Old Town with music and noisemakers;
thirst quenchers provided at selected
guesthouses. Begins at the Key West
Cemetery Frances Street entrance;
revelers can join the mad march
anywhere along the two routes; 5pm;
All welcome; sponsored by Key West's
costume headquarters - Fairvilla
Megastore; www.fairvilla.com; FREE
RUM BARREL'S 3rd ANNUAL PIRATE BASH
Dress and DRINK LIKE A PIRATE at the
Rum Barrel! Key West’s resident pirate
and rum experts --- Pirate Soul Museum
and Rum Barrel Restaurant & Bar ---
team up to throw the most outrageous
Pirates Bash in the world! More than
$1500 in cash prizes for the best
pirate and wench costumes, great music
on the rooftop stage, and awesome rum
specials. More info at RumBarrel.com
or (305) 292-7862. Piratical
inspiration at PirateSoul.com.;9pm.; $
FANTASY FEST STREET FAIR
Duval Street's mile-long eater-tainment
extravaganza features arts and crafts,
food vendors, lively libations and
costumed frivolity; 12 pm - 10 pm;
Friday, October 30
801 BOURBON BAR TEA DANCE
Plenty of sugar and spice at this tea
in the street party; Live DJ, cool
drinks, dancers, drag queens and
celebrities; 305-293-9800; 801 Duval
St.; 1 pm; FREE
FETISH & FANTASY PARTY at the ISLAND HOUSE FOR MEN
Dressed to thrill costume judging & party for men at Island House the all male guesthouse; 1129 Fleming St.; 8:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.; (305)294-6285
BIG UNS 2ND ANNUAL COSTUME EXTRAVAGANZA
Join us at Key West's premiere entertainment complex for the
most outrageous costume party. Come and compete for the title of Vilest Villain, Voluptuous Vixen and Vampiest Vampire. $1000.00 will be awarded in each category. Enjoy drink specials, party favors and live entertainment. You don't want to miss this event; www.bigunskeywest.com; 305-292-0486; 218 Duval St.; 9pm-1am; $15.00 advance tickets at www.keystix.com
Saturday, October 31
BOURBON ST. PUB TEA DANCE AND BALCONY BROUHAHA
Brace yourselves for one of Fantasy Fest's most outrageous daytime events! Bourbon St. Pub helps you to relive the glory-days of Key West's notoriously remembered "Tea In the Street." With Duval St. shut down, prepare for flying drag queens, hot male dancers, and in true Bourbon St. fashion--- FANTASY FEST BEADS!!! Live DJ, satellite bars and local celebs! Street level standing room always available at no charge. VIP Balcony Brouhaha tickets can be pre-purchased at The New Orleans House or by calling (305) 293-9800. Balcony tickets are guaranteed to sell out! 11am-5pm; Bourbon St. Pub Complex;
www.bourbonstpub.com;
CAPTAIN MORGAN FANTASY FEST PARADE
Join 70,000 exuberant partygoers as
this year's parade rolls down Duval
Street. Featuring glittering floats,
marching bands and dancing groups, it
doesn't get any wilder than this!
Parade route includes Whitehead, Front
and Duval Streets; 7 pm;
www.captainmorgan.com; FREE
EPIDERMAL ARTS AND TORSO TAPESTRIES
Art lovers gather for this bona fide
cultural event to determine the best-
illustrated bodies. The battle of the
emblazoned bods elevates this art form
to something aesthetic, creative and
maybe even poetic; Green Parrot Bar; 601 Whitehead St.; 294-6133; www.greenparrot.com; 3 pm; FREE
DUVAL STREET PROMENADE
Sassy entertainers, enticing food and
spirited libations tempt costumed
merrymakers as they party from the
Gulf to the Atlantic; Noon - 10:30 pm;
FREE
Sunday, November 01
“THE FAT LADY SINGS” TEA DANCE
As the saying goes, "It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings." Everyone will be at La Te Da from 4pm to 9pm for the last Official Event of Fantasy Fest 2009. DJ Junior provides the music for the very last hoorah. La Te Da Hotel, Restaurant, Cabaret and Bars; 1125 Duval Street; (305)296-6706; www.LaTeDa.com; $5.00 Admission
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.; 305-292-8912
OFFICIAL BIG PECKER WINE TASTING
Stop by MM 28.5 on your way out of
town for a free wine tasting of Big
Pecker Wine; the Official Wine Sponsor
of Fantasy Fest 2009; 11 am to 11 pm;
Parrotdise Waterfront Bar & Grille;
183 Barry Ave., Little Torch Key; 305-
872-9989; www.parrotdisewaterfront.com
SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE SOUTHERNMOST TRANSYLVANIA CASTLE
All you vampires, sink your teeth in our hearty feast at SHOR the
Transylvanian Castle at the Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa for a feast worthy of “The Count” himself. Quench your eternal thirst with unlimited complimentary mimosas; $38.00 plus tax per Vampire and Vixen and all your little Villains 12 and under are cut in half; Reservations suggested; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Hyatt 601 Front St.; 305-809-4000
Served at SHOR American Seafood Grill at the Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa
From 11 AM until 2 PM Sunday November 1, 2009. Call 305.809.4000 for reservations
