Friday, October 19
ROYAL CORONATION BALL
Meet Key West's Royal Family and vote for the King and Queen of Fantasy Fest 2007; a benefit for AIDS Help, Inc.; LOCATION TBA; 6-10 pm; $
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
Saturday, October 20
GOOMBAY
The party continues in Bahama Village! Noon - midnight; FREE
Monday, October 22
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
A leather fetish party that’s definitely not for the timid or shy!; 801 Bourbon Bar;(305)304-2400;9 pm;$
Tuesday, October 23
PARTY IN PLAID
Swing into Fantasy Fest(R)at legendary landmark Capt. Tony's Saloon! www.capttonyssaloon.com; Explore your fantasies in naughty or nice plaid attire. Meet good friends, enjoy live music and rum specials all night long; Capt. Tony's Saloon; 9 pm; FREE
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 the award-winning artist of this year's poster. Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel; 5 pm; posters for sale.
25th ANNUAL HEADDRESS BALL
A gala where headdresses are the stars of the show; Prizes for Best Headdress: (costumes not judged) $1,000 first; $300 second; $200 third; Location: TBA; 8pm; General Admission $30;Tables for 4- $250; www.keystix.com or 305-296-1520
Wednesday, October 24
CELEBRITY LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST
Imitators of the famous and fabled vie for cash and prizes; Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel. Contestant sign up 8 pm; FREE to watch; FREE to enter.
RED NIGHT
Forgarty's celebrates is 6th annual RED PARTY. Time & Details to be determined.
BEACH PARTY
Hog's Breath Saloon proudly presents the 20th Annual Fantasy Fest Beach Party, featuring the world famous Hog's Breath Homemade Bikini Contest. Details of contest at www.hogsbreath.com or 305-296-4222; 10 pm; $
WKEY PET MASQUERADE & PARADE
A magical carousel of frisky pets and playful owners delightfully disguised and ready to frolic for fame and fortune; Location TBA; registration for competition at 4:30 pm; show starts at 5:30 pm; FREE to watch; $ enter benefits Lower Keys Friends of Animals
Thursday, October 25
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; 10 pm; FREE
PRETENDERS IN PARADISE-"SOMEWHERE UNDER THE RAINBOW"
The legendary costume competition with $10,000 in cash and prizes! Combining extraordinary creative genius and performing energy, this year's event promises to by eye popping entertainment; Pier House Resort & Caribbean Spa, beachside; www.pierhouse.com; 8pm; $
SLOPPY JOE'S BAR 24th ANNUAL TOGA PARTY
Put on your most authentic bed sheets and laurel wreaths for the most outrageous toga party in town! Contestants compete to win $1000 in prize money in 3 divisions: Men's, Women's and Groups (2-8 people). All contestants must be in toga costumes. Even if you don't dare to compete, this is the place to be seen! For more information visit www.sloppyjoes.com or email info@sloppyjoes.com. Registration begins at 8:00 p.m.; Contest starts at 9:30 p.m.; Door $10; Enter Contest for Free
PLAYBOY PAJAMA AND LINGERIE PARTY
The hottest Playboy model in the world, Amy McCarthy, 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 p.m.; $$
Friday, October 26
PIMP AND HO PARTY
America's #1 movie star, Ron Jeremy, invites you to come fulfill your fantasy at this exotic dance party. Enter the $700 Mr. Pimp and Ms. Ho costume contest, plus enjoy guest D.J.'s live. This event is guaranteed to sell out. Purchase advance VIP tickets online at WWW.KEYSTIX.COM Redfish Bluefish; 407 Front Street; 305-304-1188; 10 p.m.; $$
WYLAND GALLERIES’ “FANTASY OF ART" EXTRAVAGANZA
Meet internationally renowned artists Wyland, James Coleman, John Pitre, Jim Warren and Walfrido as they unveil undersea visions, fantasy seascapes and dream-world art. Join them at Wyland’s 623 Duval St. and 102 Duval St. galleries — and watch them celebrate Fantasy Fest by painting fantastic new images on canvas. 6-10 p.m.; Call (305) 292-4998 or (305) 294- 5240; www.wylandkeywest.com; FREE
801 BOURBON BAR TATTOO CONTEST AND STREET DANCE PARTY
The Official Tattoo Contest Of Fantasy Fest! Show off your Ink to win $1000.00's of dollars in cash and prizes. Live DJ, celebrities and more! Sponsored By Key West Ink and Captain Morgan Tattoo Rum; (305) 304-2400; 801 Duval Street; 1 pm; FREE
ANNUAL STREET FAIR
Duval Street's mile-long extravaganza features arts and crafts, food vendors, lively libations and costumed frivolity; Duval St. from Noon to 10 pm; FREE
FAIRVILLA MEGASTORE MASQUERADE MARCH
Want to see this goofy face? I'll be at the Fairvilla parade this year.
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
7th ANNUAL OCEAN KEY RESORT & SPA “LIVING ART” AIR BRUSH 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; for more information call (305) 295-7045; FREE
12th ANNUAL SOUTHERNMOST HOTEL & RESORTS PRE-MASQUERADE MARCH COSTUME CONTEST & POOL PARTY
Enhance your Masquerade experience and participate and enjoy the Southernmost Masked Mania Costume Contest, Poolside at the Southernmost Hotel, the pre- event to the Halfway Party of the Masquerade March. The most theme oriented costumes are encouraged to participate with chances to win great prizes including airline tickets, hotel stays and more; 4 pm to 6pm; (305) 296-6577; http://www.southernmostresorts.com; FREE
RUM BARREL PIRATES 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! $1000 in cash prizes for the best pirate and wench costumes, great music on the rooftop stage, and awesome rum specials; RumBarrel.com or (305) 292- 7862; Piratical inspiration at PirateSoul.com; 9pm; FREE
Saturday, October 27
EPIDERMAL ARTS AND TORSO TAPESTRIES CONTEST
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; 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
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; www.captainmorgan.com; FREE
BOURBON STREET PUB TEA DANCE
A taste of New Orleans decadence in Key West's Old Town; D.J. Brad, beads, boys and booze. The biggest street dance party of Fantasy Fest; Contact Joe Schroeder (305) 747-0343; Noon; FREE
Sunday, October 28
CHILDREN'S DAY
A family event featuring food, games, arts and crafts and a costume contest for children; Bayview Park at Truman Avenue and Eisenhower Drive; Details to be determined.
“THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME” FANTASY FEST SUNDAY BRUNCH
Join us for our eclectic and unique Sunday Brunch in the Land of Gnome! The spectacular view and scrumptious menu will provide the magical end to the week’s festivities. Indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the Gulf and Complimentary Champagne Hyatt Key West Resort; 601 Front Street; Reservations Recommended (305) 809-4000; $34.95 ; Twelve years and under $17.95 (sorry no discounts)
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