Not for the faint-hearted, this wildly outrageous, world-renowned event which takes place from Friday, October 20 – 29, celebrates over four decades of fun and debauchery. This year’s theme: “Uniforms & Unicorns—200 Years of Sailing into Fantasy.” is sure to stir your creative juices. For late-breaking news, hit up fantasyfest.com. Have fun and be safe!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
Noon-Midnight Goombay Festival
Historic Bahama Village, Petronia St., FREE!
3 – 6 pm Goombay Jam in the Courtyard
Rams Head Southernmost, Historic Bahama Village, Petronia St., FREE!
4 – 7 pm Pink Pool Party
Pink drink specials, pizza specials, silent auction & more. The Marker Key West, 200 Williams St. 305-501-5193, FREE!
8 pm The Rocky Horror Show
That sweet transvestite and his motley crew are back for the Time Warp.
Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. 305-294-5015; waterfrontplayhouse.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
Noon-Midnight Goombay Festival
Historic Bahama Village, Petronia St., FREE!
Noon – 4 pm Prohibition Pool Party
Gates Hotel, 3424 N Roosevelt Blvd. 305-320-0930
3 – 6 pm Goombay Jam in the Courtyard
Rams Head Southernmost, Historic Bahama Village, Petronia St., FREE!
7 – 9 pm The Arena Rock Show
Ocean Key House Sunset Pier, Zero Duval. 305-492-2307. FREE!
7 pm 8th Annual Smallest Parade in the Universe
Workbench-size parade floats that celebrate the theme of this year’s Fest (Cult Classics and Cartoon Chaos). The 18″ floats are auctioned off during a mini-parade down a replica of Duval Street. Takes place at The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St. Info 305-296-0458; tskw.org.
8 pm The Rocky Horror Show
Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. 305-294-5015; waterfrontplayhouse.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
11 am – 2 pm Post Goombay Bloody Mary Brunch
Rams Head Southernmost, Historic Bahama Village, Petronia St. $
2 – 6 pm Zombie Bike Ride
Starts at Fort East Martello, 3501 S Roosevelt Blvd. zombiebikeride.com
6 pm ZombieFest Official After Party
Coffee Butler Amphitheater, 21 E Quay Rd.
8 pm The Rocky Horror Show
Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. 305-294-5015; waterfrontplayhouse.org.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23
Noon – 4 pm Duck, Duck Booze Pool Party
Perry Hotel, 7001 Shrimp Rd, Stock Island. 305-296-1717. FREE!
4 – 8 pm Fantasy Beard Contest
All genders! General Horseplay, 423 Caroline St. 305-741-7599.
5:30pm, 9pm & 11pm Beatles Tribute Concert
Green Parrot Bar, 601 Whitehead St. 305-294-6133. $
5:30 – 8:30 pm Hog Roast & Beach Party
Southernmost Beach Cafe,1405 Duval St. Info:305-295-6550. $
6:30 pm Martini Monday
Virgilio’s, 524 Duval St. 305-296-1075.
8 pm Pirates of the Conch Republic:
The Search for Bodacious Booty – A Burlesque Parody, Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. 305-294-4004. $
8 pm – 1 am Kinky Carnival
First Flight Brewery, 301 Whitehead St. 305-293-8484. $
8 pm Comic Book Cape-ers Party
Sloppy Joe’s Bar. 305-294-5717.
10pm – 4 am Tops or Bottoms Underwear Party
Men only. Island House Resort, 1129 Fleming St. 305-294-6284. $
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24
11 am – 5 pm 5th of July Party
Dante’s Restaurant & Raw Bar, 951 Caroline St. 305-293-5123.
2 – 5 pm Pirates & Parrot Heads Pool Party
Margaritaville Beach House, 2001 S Roosevelt Blvd. 786-751-4190.
2:30 – 4:30 pm 3rd Annual Fantasy Fest Bar Crawl
Kicks off from the Conch Republic Seafood Co, 631 Green St. 305-292-9994. $
3 – 5 pm Fantasy Fest Poster Signing Party
La Concha Hotel, 430 Duval St. 305-296-2991
5:30 – 6:30 pm Tutu Tuesday Pre Party
General Horseplay Complex, 423 Caroline St. 305-741-7599.
7 pm – 4 am Cocktails for Animal Tails Benefit
Rick’s Complex, 202 Duval St. 305-294-4857. $
7 pm Tutu Tuesday Dance Party
Aqua Complex, 711 Duval St. 305-294-0555.
8 pm Pirates of the Conch Republic:
The Search for Bodacious Booty – A Burlesque Parody, Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. 305-294-4004. $
8 pm Party in Plaid
Capt. Tony’s, 428 Greene St. 305-294-1838. FREE!
8 pm The Rocky Horror Show
Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. 305-294-5015; waterfrontplayhouse.org.
10pm “Who Dat” Party
Green Parrot Bar, 601 Whitehead St. 305-294-6133
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25
11 am Slumber Party
Sloppy Joe’s, 201 Duval St. 305-294-5717.
Noon – 3 pm Living on the Edge Pool Party
Oceans Edge Resort & Marina, 5950 Peninsular Ave, Stock Island. 877-935-0862.
5 – 8 pm Humpday Pool Party
Men only. Island House Resort, 1129 Fleming St. 305-294-6284. $
6pm – ??? Luau Party
Margaritaville Cafe, 500 Duval St. 305-292-1435
6:30 pm Pet Masquerade & Parade
Truman Waterfront Amphitheater, 21 East Quay Rd. Petmasquerade@hotmail.com.
7 pm WHARFSTOCK
Schooner Wharf Bar, 202 William St. 305-292-3302; schoonerwharf.com. FREE!
8 pm Homemade Bikini Contest
Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, 4 Charles St. 305-517-6350. FREE!
8 pm The Rocky Horror Show
Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. 305-294-5015; waterfrontplayhouse.org.
8 pm Pirates of the Conch Republic:
The Search for Bodacious Booty – A Burlesque Parody, Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. Info 305-294-4004. $
9 pm – 1am Lucy’s Blue Party
Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar, 221 Duval St. 305-922-2616
9 pm Luv2Glow Party
Mary Ellen’s Bar, 420 Appelrouth Lane. 305-916-5816. $
10 pm – 4 am Desire Male Fetish Party
Bourbon St Pub, 724 Duval St. 305-293-9800. $
10 pm – 2 am Party Like A Rock Star Costume Party
KAYA Backyard Bar, 618 Duval St. 305-395-0213. FREE!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26
11 am – 1 pm Naughty Bike Ride
Registration Pre-Party, 803 Duval Parking Lot. keystix.com. $
11am – 2 am Annual 80’s Party
Irish Kevin’s, 211 Duval St. 305-292-1262. $
Noon – 6 pm Halos & Horns Pool Party & Wet T-Shirt Contest
Dante’s Restaurant, 951 Caroline St. 305-293-5123. $
6:30 – 10:30 pm Glittery Disco-Themed Party
La Concha Hotel, 430 Duval St. 305-396-2991.
7 pm Rock the TaTas Contest
Benefits “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.” Hanks Hair of the Dog Saloon, 409 Caroline St. 305-509-7758.
8 pm 40th Annual Headdress Ball
Truman Waterfront Park, 21 E Quay Rd. 305-294-4603; gaykeywestfl.com. keystix.com.
8 pm The Rocky Horror Show
Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. 305-294-5015; waterfrontplayhouse.org.
8 pm Pirates of the Conch Republic:
The Search for Bodacious Booty – A Burlesque Parody, Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. Info 305-294-4004. $
9 pm Pink Party
Fat Tuesday, 305 Duval St. 305-296-9373.
10 pm – 4 am Exposed
Bourbon St Pub, 724 Duval St. 305-293-9800. $
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
10 am – 5 pm Fantasy Market Truman Waterfront Park, 21 E Quay Rd. FREE!
10 pm – 2 am Island Vibes Reggae Night
KAYA Backyard Bar, 618 Duval St. 305-395-0213.
Noon – 5 pm Bowties & Birthday Suits
Men only. Island House Resort, 1129 Fleming St. 305-294-6284.
Noon Tea In The Street & Pool Party
Bourbon Street, 724/801 Duval St. 305-293-9800. FREE!
Noon – 5 pm Beach Bunny Pool Party Bash
Southernmost Hotel, 1400 Duval St. 305-296-3141.
Noon – Midnight Block Party
San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval St. 305-294-3887.
4 – 6 pm Red Elvises Pool Party
The Marker Resort, 200 Williams St. 305-501-5193. FREE!
5:30 pm Masquerade March
Begins at the Key West Cemetery Frances St. entrance. FREE!
7 pm Living Art Airbrush Expo
Sunset Pier, Zero Duval 305-295-7047. FREE!
7:30 pm Masquerade March After Party
Green Parrot, 601 Whitehead St. 305-294-6133.
8 pm The Rocky Horror Show
Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. 305-294-5015; waterfrontplayhouse.org.
8 pm Pirates of the Conch Republic:
The Search for Bodacious Booty – A Burlesque Parody, Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. 305-294-4004. $
8 pm – 4 am Kinky Couples Only Party
801 Bourbon Bar, 801 Duval St. Tickets: 786-886-4766.
10:30 pm Rock-N-Roll Fantasy & Costume Contest
RockHouse Live, 135 Duval St. 305-440-3263. $
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
10 pm – 2 am Under the Sea – Live Like a Pirate Costume Party
KAYA Backyard Bar, 618 Duval St. 305-395-0213.
Noon – 5pm Pool Party
Clothing optional. New Orleans House, 724 Duval St. 305-294-9800.
Noon – Midnight Block Party
San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval St. 305-294-3887.
3 – 6 pm BBQ & Rock N’ Roll Party
Southernmost Beach Resort, 506 South St. 800-354-4455. FREE!
6 pm VIP Parade Balcony Bash
Bourbon Street, 724/801 Duval St. Tickets: 305-293-9800; keystix.com.
6 pm Parade Viewing Party
Hard Rock Cafe, 313 Duval St. Tickets: 305-293-0230.
7 pm Fantasy Fest® Parade
It doesn’t get any wilder than this! Duval St. FREE!
8 pm – 4 am Kinky Couples Only Party
801 Bourbon Bar, 801 Duval St. Tickets: 786-886-4766
8 pm The Rocky Horror Show
Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. 305-294-5015; waterfrontplayhouse.org.
SUNDAY, October 29
Noon – 5 pm Children’s Day
Bay View Park, Truman Ave at Eisenhower Dr. 305-292-8912. FREE!
Noon – 5 pm After Church Pool Party
Men only. Island House Resort, 1129 Fleming St. 305-294-6284.
1 – 4 pm Hangover Rehab Pool Party
Southernmost Beach Resort, 506 South St. 800-354-4455. FREE!
2 – 5 pm Reggae Rehab Pool Party
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort, 200 William St. 305-501-5193.FREE!
4 – 8 pm “The Fat Lady Sings” Tea Dance
La Te Da, 1125 Duval St. 305-296-6706. $
6 pm Fantasy Fest Close-Out Concert
Sunset Pier, Zero Duval St.305-809-8072.
8 pm The Rocky Horror Show
Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. 305-294-5015; waterfrontplayhouse.org.
And that’s a wrap, folks! For event details, hit up fantasyfest.com.
