Not for the faint-hearted, this wildly outrageous, world renowned event which takes place from Friday, October 18 – 27, celebrates 40 years of fun and debauchery. This year’s theme: “In Tune But Off Key” is sure to stir your creative juices. For late breaking news, hit up fantasyfest.com. Have fun and be safe!
FRIDAY, OCT 18
Noon – Midnight Goombay Festival
Historic Bahama Village, Petronia St. FREE!
Noon – 5pm Havana Cabana Pool Party
Havana Cabana, 3420 N Roosevelt Blvd. Info: 305-294-5541.
6 – 10pm Royal Coronation Ball
Casa Marina, 1500 Reynolds St. Info: 305-295-9112. $
8pm The Rocky Horror Show
Waterfront Playhouse; 310 Wall St. Info & Tickets: 305-294-5015; waterfrontplayhousef.org.
9pm Freaky Tiki Party
Tiki House, 430 Greene St.: 305-916-5282; tikihousekw.com.
SATURDAY, OCT 19
Noon – Midnight Goombay Festival
Historic Bahama Village, Petronia St. FREE!
Noon – 5pm Havana Cabana Pool Party
Havana Cabana, 3420 N Roosevelt Blvd. Info: 305-294-5541.
9pm Coral Head Blues Fest
Marathon Community Park. Info: 305743-4783; coralheadmusicfest.com.
SUNDAY, OCT 20
9am – 2pm Zombie Brunch
La Trattoria Oceanside, 3593 Roosevelt Blvd. Reservations: 305-295-6789. $
2 – 6pm Zombie Bike Ride
Starts at Fort East Martello, 3501 S Roosevelt. Info: zombiebikeride.com
6pm ZombieFest After Parties
Downtown at the Tiki House, Bagatelle, Sloppy Joe’s, Irish Kevin’s Bar, Mangos, Green Parrot.
MONDAY, OCT 21
Noon – 4pm Ringmaster’s Pool Party
Perry Hotel, 7001 Shrimp Rd, Stock Island. Info: 305-296-1717.
5:30pm, 9pm & 11pm Beatles Tribute Concert
Green Parrot Bar, 601 Whitehead St. Info: 305-294-6133. $
6:30pm Fantasy Fest Luau
Southernmost Beach Cafe,1405 Duval St. Info: 305-295-6550; Info & Tickets: keystix.com
6:30pm Martini Monday
Virgilio’s, 524 Duval St. (behind La Trattoria Restaurant). Info: 305-296-1075; latrattoria.us.
7 – 10pm Womankind Brazaar
Signature decorated bra fundraiser. Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. Info & Tickets: 305-294-4004; womankindkeywest.com.
8 pm – 1am Kinky Carnival
Open Bar 8 – 11pm. First Flight Brewery,
301 Whitehead St. Tickets: 305-293-8484; firstflightkw.com.
8 pm Mustache Monday
Prizes for most outrageous mustache. Durty Harry’s, 202 Duval St. ricksbarkeywest.com.
8 pm Comic Book Cape-ers
Costume contest at 9:30pm. Sloppy Joe’s Bar. 305-294-5717; sloppyjoes.com.
TUESDAY, OCT 22
2 – 5pm Beach Bash
Drink and food specials all afternoon. Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St. Info: 305-295-6550.
5pm Official Fantasy Fest Poster-Signing Party
La Concha Hotel & Spa, 430 Duval St. Info: 305-296-2991.
7 – 10pm Cocktails for Animal Tails
Benefits local SPCA. Rick’s Complex, 202 Duval St. Info: 305-294-4857; Keystix.com. $
7pm 11th Annual Tutu Tuesday
No TuTu – No Entry, General Horseplay Complex, 423 Caroline St.
8pm Party In Plaid
Capt. Tony’s, 428 Greene St. Info: 305-294-1838. FREE!
8pm Men Of Labare Tighty Whitey Party
Bottle Cap, 1128 Simonton St. Tickets:305-304-1188; Keystix.com.
10pm It’s Not Easy Being Green
Green Parrot, 601 Whitehead St. Info: 305-294-6133.
WEDNESDAY, OCT 23
11am Wasting Away
Margaritaville, 500 Duval St. 305-292143
1- 4pm Sixties Pool Party
Marker Waterfront Resort, 200 Williams St. Info: 305-501-5193; themarkerkeywest.com.
5 – 7pm Customs House Performance Art
Local performers show off their talents. Customs House, 281 Front St. Info: 305-295-6616.
5 – 8pm Cherokee
The Gates Hotel, 3824 N Roosevelt Blvd. Info: 305-320-0930. FREE!
5:30pm Pet Masquerade & Parade
Registration begins at 4pm. Truman Waterfront Amphitheater, 21 East Quay Rd. Free to watch! Petmasquerade@hotmail.com.
6 – 11pm Motown Dance Party
World Famous Sunset Pier, Zero Duval St. FREE!
7pm WHARFSTOCK
Body-Painting Contest with paints and brushes provided. Schooner Wharf Bar, 202 William St. 305-292-3302; schoonerwharf.com. FREE!
7pm – 2am Lucy’s Blue Party
Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant, 221 Duval St. 305-922-2616; lucyssurf.com.
8pm Homemade Bikini Contest
Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, 4 Charles St. 305-517-6350. FREE!
9pm Luv2Glow Party
Mary Ellen’s Bar, 420 Appelrouth Lane. Info: 305-916-5816. $
9 – 11pm Sexy Bull Riding Contest
Cowboy Bill’s, 618 Duval St. Info: 305-292-1865. FREE!
9pm Dungeon of Dark Secrets
801 Bourbon Bar, 801 Duval. Tickets: 786-886-4766; keystix.com. $
10pm ABC Party
Anything But Clothes! Sandbar Sports Grill, 511 Greene St. Info: 305-304-1188; keytix.com. $
THURSDAY, OCT 24
11am -1pm Naughty Bike Ride
803 Duval Parking lot. Tickets: Keystix.com. $
Noon – 6pm Halos & Horns Pool Party & Wet T-Shirt Contest
Dante’s Restaurant , 951 Caroline St. 305-293-5123. $
4 – 7pm Karaoke Costume & Singing Contest
Prizes & Happy Hour Specials. Two Friends Patio, 512 Front St. FREE!
5 – 7pm Customs House Performance Art
Customs House, 281 Front St. Info: 305-295-6616.
6pm Kicking It Old School At Conch Town
Conch Town Liquor & Lounge, 3340 North Roosevelt Blvd. Info: 305-296-4343. $
7 – 11pm Shake Rattle & Roll Party
Rock the dock at Sunset Pier, Zero Duval St.
8pm 37th Annual Headdress Ball
Key West Amphitheater. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Showtime 8pm. Always a sell-out. Book early at Keystix.com.
8pm 4th Annual White Party
Durty Harry’s, 202 – 208 Duval St. 305-296-4890. $
8pm 40th Annual Toga Party
Costume registration between 8 – 9:15pm. Sloppy Joe’s, 201 Duval St. FREE to enter. $
9pm 4th Annual Body Paint Competition
Sandbar Sports Grill, 511 Greene St. Info: 305-916-5530; sandbarflorida.com.
9pm Pink Party
Fat Tuesday, 305 Duval St. Info: 305-296-9373; fattuesdaykeywest.com.
9pm 12th Annual Git-R-Wet T-Shirt Contest
Cowboy Bill’s, 618 Duval St. Info: 305-292-1865; cowboybills.net.
9pm – 4am Exposed
Bourbon St. Pub, 724 Duval St. Info: 305-293-9800; bourbonstpub.com. $
10pm Pajama & Lingerie Party
Bottlecap Lounge, 1128 Simonton St. Tickets: 305-304-1188; Keystix.com.
10:30pm 80’s Party
Irish Kevin’s, 211 Duval St. Info: 305-292-1262. $
FRIDAY, OCT 25
Noon – 5pm Noche Libra
Havana Cabana, 3420 N Roosevelt Blvd. Info: 305-294-554. FREE!
Noon – 5pm Bowties & Birthday Suits
Men only. Island House Resort, 1129 Fleming St. Info: 305-294-6284.
Noon – 5pm Beach Bunny Pool Party Bash
Adults only. Southernmost Hotel, 1400 Duval St. Info: 305-296-3141; southernmosthouse.com.
Noon – 10pm Fantasy Fest Street Fair
A mile long extravaganza! Duval St. FREE!
Noon Tea In The Street & Pool Party
Bourbon Street, 724/801 Duval St. FREE!
5 – 7pm Customs House Performance Art
Customs House, 281 Front St. Info: 305-295-6616.
5:30pm Masquerade March
Begins at the Key West Cemetery Frances St. entrance. FREE!
7pm Pirate Bash & Costume Contest
Turtle Kraals, 231 Margaret St. St. Info: 305-294-2640. $
7:30pm Masquerade March After Party
Green Parrot, 601 Whitehead St. Info: 305-294-6133.
8pm Living Art Airbrush Expo
Sunset Pier, Zero Duval 305-295-7047. FREE!
9pm The Great Gatsby
Costumes required. Cash prizes. Club A,
218 Duval. $
9pm – 4am Glitter & Glow Party
Sidebar, 504 Angela St. Info: 305-294-0555.
10pm Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy
Sandbar, 511 Greene St. Info: 305-304-1188. Tickets: 305-304-1188; Keystix.com.
10:30pm – 4am Kinky Couples Party
801 Bourbon Bar, 801 Duval St. Tickets: 786-886-4766; Keystix.com
SATURDAY, OCT 27
Noon Pool Party
Clothing optional. Bourbon St Pub, 724 Duval St. 305-294-9354.
Noon – 10:30pm Duval Street Promenade
Party down Duval from the Gulf to the Atlantic. FREE!
1 – 4pm Pre-Parade Pong Party
Poolside at 24 North Hotel, 3820 N Roosevelt. Info: 305-320-0940. FREE!
3pm Fantasy Street Party
Applerouth Lane. Info: 305-294-7750.
5:30pm VIP Parade Viewing Party
Women’s Club, 319 Duval St. ticketforce.com.
6pm Parade Viewing Party
First Flight Brewery, 301Whitehead St. Tickets: 305-292-8484.
6pm Parade Night Party
Rooftop Cafe, 308 Front St. Tickets: 305-294-2042; rooftopcafekeywest.com.
6pm VIP Parade Balcony Bash
Bourbon Street, 724/801Duval St. Tickets: 305-293-9800; keystix.com.
6pm VIP Balcony Viewing Party
Lucy’s Retired Surfer Bar, 221 Duval St. Info: 305-922-2616; lucyssurf.com.
6pm Parade Viewing Party
Hard Rock Cafe, 313 Duval St. Tickets: 305-293-0230; hardrock.com.
6pm Patio Parade Party
Mangoes, 700 Duval St. Tickets: 305-294-8002; mangoeskeywest.com.
7pm Fantasy Fest® Parade
It doesn’t get any wilder than this! Duval St. FREE!
10pm Dirty Doctors & Naughty Nurses Party
Sandbar, 511 Greene St. Tickets: 305-304-1188; Keystix.com.
10:30pm – 4am Kinky Couples Party
801 Bourbon Bar, 801 Duval St. Tickets: 305-731-9055 Keystix.com.
SUNDAY, Oct 28
Noon – 5pm Children’s Day
Bay View Park, Truman Ave. and Eisenhower Dr. Info: 305-292-8912. FREE!
4 – 8pm “The Fat Lady Sings” Tea Dance
La Te Da, 1125 Duval St. Info: 305-296-6706. $
