Key West Festivals & Events

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Month of July, 2008

Friday, July 4, 2008

4th of July Independence Day Fireworks

Fireworks sponsored by the Key West Rotary Club. Contact Joe Albury (305) 296-7272.

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-1147

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Friday, July 4, 2008

Crime Stoppers 5K Walk/Run

Smather's Beach Post Race Party at the Sheraton Resort. Contact event coordinator Barbara Wright at 305-296-7182.

Time 7:30am
Location
Sheraton Resort
2001 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-7182
Email: bwpromo3@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.keywestspecialevents.com

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Thursday, July 17, 2008 thru Sunday, July 20, 2008

Hemingway Days Festival

Hemingway Days Festival to include Sloppy Joe's Papa Look Alike Contest. Contact Donna Edwards (305) 296-2388 ext 21.

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-2388 x21

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Saturday, July 19, 2008

Running of the Bulls

10th Annual Running of the Bulls at Sloppy Joes. Contact Donna Edwards (305) 296-2388 ext 21.

Location
Sloppy Joe's Bar
201 Duval Street

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-2388 x21

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Saturday, July 19, 2008

Hemingway 5K Sunset Run

Contact event coordinator Barabara Wright at 305-296-7182.

Time 7:30pm
Location
Southernmost Point
Whitehead and South Streets
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-7182
Email: bwpromo3@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.keywestspecialevents.com

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

Arm Wrestling Contest

21st Annual Arm Wrestling Contest at Sloppy Joe's Bar. Contact Donna Edwards (305) 296-2388 ext 21.

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-2388 x21

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Saturday, July 26, 2008

The ReMARCable Ice Cream & Fresh Fruit Social

To benefit MARC (Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens). Contact: Gordon Ross

Time 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location
May Sands School
1400 United Street
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-294-9526

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Wednesday, July 30, 2008 thru Thursday, July 31, 2008

Sport Lobster Season

Starts at midnight on July 29th.

Location

For More Information
Phone:
Web: http://www.myfwc.com

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Month of August, 2008

Wednesday, August 6, 2008 thru Tuesday, March 31, 2009

LOBSTER SEASON

Florida Keys Lobster Season

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Thursday, August 7, 2008 thru Monday, August 11, 2008

Tropical Heat

Key West Business Guild. Contact John Giulinano (305) 296-4603.

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-4603

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Friday, August 8, 2008 thru Sunday, August 10, 2008

Lobsterfest at Rick's Bar

Street Fair is Saturday, August 9th, noon to 11:00pm, 200 block of Duval Street. Visit www.keywestlobsterfest.com. Contact Erik Adams at 305-849-2706.

For More Information
Phone: 305-849-2706
Web: http://www.keywestlobsterfest.com

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Friday, August 29, 2008

19th Annual "Showcase of Key West Businesses" Trade Show

Presented by "The Real Yellow Pages" 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. at the Double Tree Grand Key Resort For more information contact: Kerry Baker at 305-294-2587

Time 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location

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Month of September, 2008

Monday, September 1, 2008 thru Tuesday, March 31, 2009

LOBSTER SEASON

Florida Keys Lobster Season

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Tuesday, September 2, 2008 thru Sunday, September 7, 2008

Key West WomenFest 2008

Location

For More Information
Phone: 1-800-535-7797

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Friday, September 19, 2008 thru Sunday, September 21, 2008

36th Annual Key West Poker Run

Contact Matt Cochran (305) 295-3286 or visit www.petersonskeywestpokerrun.com

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 295-3286
Web: http://www.petersonskeywestpokerrun.com

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Month of October, 2008

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 thru Tuesday, March 31, 2009

LOBSTER SEASON

Florida Keys Lobster Season

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Friday, October 17, 2008 thru Saturday, October 18, 2008

Goombay Festival

Visit www.goombay-keywest.org

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 295-7184
Email: goombay-festival@comcast.net
Web: http://www.goombay-keywest.org

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Friday, October 17, 2008 thru Sunday, October 26, 2008

Fantasy Fest

30th Annual Fantasy Fest. Contact the Fantasy Fest Office at (305) 296-1817 or visit www.fantasyfest.net

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-1817
Web: http://www.fantasyfest.net

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Fantasy Mile Fun Run

Contact event coordinator Barbara Wright at 305-296-7182.

Time 6:30pm
Location
Schooner Wharf Bar
202 William Street
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-7182
Email: bwpromo3@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.keywestspecialevents.com

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Month of November, 2008

Saturday, November 1, 2008 thru Tuesday, March 31, 2009

LOBSTER SEASON

Florida Keys Lobster Season

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Sunday, November 2, 2008 thru Sunday, November 9, 2008

Super Powerboat Races

Contact John Carbonell (305) 296-6166 or visit www.superboat.com

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-6166
Web: http://www.superboat.com

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008 thru Monday, November 10, 2008

Key West Poker Run by the Powerboat Club

Location

For More Information
Phone: (954) 580-2582

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Saturday, November 15, 2008

Lodging Association Trade Show & Hospitality Expo

Trade Show & Hospitality Expo - Booths are filling up fast - send in your registraton form now.

Time 11:00am to 3:30pm
Location
Beachside Resort & Conference Center
3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-8100
Email: executiveoffice@keyslodging.org
Web: www.keyslodging.org

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Friday, November 28, 2008 thru Thursday, December 25, 2008

Local's Appreciation

Contact the Key West Chamber of Commerce (305) 294-2587 or visit www.keywestchamber.org

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 294-2587
Web: http://www.keywestchamber.org

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Month of December, 2008

Monday, December 1, 2008 thru Tuesday, March 31, 2009

LOBSTER SEASON

Florida Keys Lobster Season

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Phone:

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Monday, December 1, 2008 thru Thursday, December 25, 2008

Local's Appreciation

Contact the Key West Chamber of Commerce (305) 294-2587 or visit www.keywestchamber.org

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 294-2587
Web: http://www.keywestchamber.org

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Monday, December 1, 2008

World AIDS Day

Join the Friends of the AIDS Memorial at 5:30pm for the candlelight procession, which starts at Glynn Archer School (corner of White and United Streets). From 5:30pm-7:00pm will be the dedication at the Key West AIDS Memorial (at the foot of White Street). Contact: Brooks White for more details 305-294-4411.

Time 5:30pm
Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 294-4411
Web: http://www.keywestaids.org

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

The ReMARCable Christmas Tree & Celebrity Ornament Auction

The ReMARCable Christmas Tree & Celebrity Signed Ornament Auction 7:00pm Tree Viewing, 7:30pm Auction. Location TBA. Local businesses and residents decorate Christmas trees that are auctioned off. Contact: Gordon Ross 305-294-9526

Time 7:00pm
Location

For More Information
Phone: 305-294-9526

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Saturday, December 13, 2008

Lighted Boat Parade

Contact Sherry at 305-292-3302.

Time 8:00pm
Location
Historic Seaport

For More Information
Phone: 305-292-3302
Web: http://www.schoonerwharf.com

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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Key West New Year's Eve Celebrations

Key West New Year's Eve Celebrations: Conch Shell Drop at Sloppy Joe's Bar, contact (305) 296-2388. Red High Heel with Drag Queen Drop at Bourbon Street/New Orleans House, contact (305) 293-9800. Pirate Wench Drop on Liberty Clipper at Historic Seaport, contact (305) 292-3302.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

4th Annual Key West Daschund Walk

Starts at the corner of Whitehead Street and Fleming Street. Contact Ruth Reither at 305-293-8019.

Time Noon
Location
For More Information
Phone: 305-293-8019


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